Why should i be bound lyrics

This is an absolutely miserable song that Becky found when she was extremely single and wanted to whinge about men. We're glad Becky got it out of her system, because she's got a lovely fella now, unlike the one in the song…. Barbara Snape noted:.

I've had the words of this song for a long time but never knew of a tune for it until recently. Now we have a lovely haunting melody to put to the story based on an eclectic text in Sam Henry's collection and also related to Christie's Traditional Ballad Airs.

I admire the fact that she comes out of an abusive relationship optimistically stronger. She noted:. The beauty of the melody and imagery almost overshadow the harshness of the subject: abuse in a relationship. Mus I be bound, or must I go free To love a young maid who never loved me? Why should I act such a childish part, To love a young maiden with all my heart? She loves another, she loves not me.

She cares not for my company. She loves another, I'll tell you why, Because he's got more gold than I. I put my back up against an oak Thinking it was some trusty tree, But first it bent, and then it broke, And so did my false love to me.

I put my head into a bush Thinking some sweeter flower to find. I pricked my finger to the bone Leaving that sweetest flower alone. Since roses are such prickly flowers They should be gathered when they're green. And I did court such an unkind love, I'm sure I'm striving against the stream. She gave me honey all mixed with gall, She gave me words and vows withall. She gave me a delicate gown to wear All stitched with sorrow and hemmed with fear.

Now here's her health I mean to drink, And from her arms I will not shrink. She hath my heart, go where she will, Although she's false I must love her still. If We Faint Not 3. Let the Redeemed Say So 4. No Limit 5. None But the Righteous 6. Oh the Joy 7. That's Just Like Him 8.

The Holy Place 9. The Promise Why Should I Be Bound Cheeeek that out dude. Lead RIFFs:. Bad selection. Save Cancel. Really delete this comment? Yes No. If We Faint Not. Let the Redeemed Say So. No Limit. None But the Righteous. Oh the Joy. That's Just Like Him. The Holy Place. The Promise. Why Should I Be Bound.