The Scotch (Cant Kill the Irish)
by Clairesbest (Member) - published: January 8, 2005
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Category - Lyrics
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I sit here by black label
With a picture in my mind
Of long flowing hair on a windy day
A rock wall just behind.
The fire in her smile
And the tears which filled her eyes
As she read her heartfelt poems
Smooth as Irish lullabies.

The scotch can't kill the Irish
I prayed so hard it would,
It won't erase the picture
Of two when times were good.
Johnny black has never let me down
When I've called on him before
But the scotch can't kill the Irish
No point in drinking any more.

All the laughter in the bar
Won't hush the sound of a lilting tune
She'd learned in early childhood
At her mother's knee one afternoon.
I'd give my life for just one replay,
So I could cherish what I had
Cause the scotch can't kill the memories
Of this sadder, wiser lad.

I can't believe I didn't see
The lady, lover, and the friend
Who breathed to make me happy,
Why did it have to end?
I'd point to almost anything,
anywhere to lay the blame,
But I took my pleasure where I found it
With no thought for another day.

The scotch can't kill the Irish
I prayed so hard it would,
It won't erase the pictures
Of two when times were good.
Johnny black has never let me down
When I've called on him before,
But the scotch can't kill the Irish
No point in drinking any more.

Flowing hair,
Firey stare,
A smile brighter than the sun
I was there...
I was there...

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Comments

The following comments are for "The Scotch (Cant Kill the Irish)"
by Clairesbest

Scotch drinker
As one who likes Scotch but with moderation, I knew this was about the whisky rather than the race even before I opened up the thread. This is lovely Claire. C&W folksy style which you carry through beautifully right to the finish.

( Posted by: Penelope [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Scotch
Claire,

At a time when I am not finding much to my taste, you write this about scotch. This is simply briliant! Blues at it's best with a feel that is so perfect for the situation. You know Claire it's when you write lyrics that you really capture me.

If you ever record this I would just love a copy. Your line and title attaches itself to my mind and wil not go away, it is so catchy. This would have to be a hit.

Namaste,

Ivor

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

I'll drink to that Claire!
Claire honey...I raise my glass to you...this is fantastic...am dying to hear the melody if you've written it! Shop this around as much as you can...I know it will be a winner!

Love ya
Gram

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Claire on Scotch...
The perfect title line that repeats at perfect intervals, won't leave my head for quite some time. I can easily sense the tune of this and marvel at your ability to make me 'hear' music with words. Great song, wish I could hear you sing it. Namaste

( Posted by: tinalouise [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

scotch...
Claire Aiden... You've done it. This already a song in my head.The country folk love their catchy puns and so do I. One tiny comment if I may...the line "no point in drinking anymore" isn't quite there in my very humble opinion. Maybe more like..."but maybe just one more" or whatever. Also, is he Irish or is she? You rock.

( Posted by: arc [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Scotch...
Hehe, this made me laugh so much.

My mothers Irish and my mother-in-law is Irish aswell!! I simply cannot escape. This reminded me of a book called 'Angelas Ashes', have you read it or seen the movie? It was supposed to be sad but because I know culture I couldn't help but find it amusing.

I liked the rhyming scheme, your scansion is on point.

Are you having a Karen Walker moment? LOL!!

Great piece.

Alex xx

( Posted by: londongrey [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

afterthought
fiery nor firey - I've done that myself on occasion which is why it took a 3rd reading to catch it. Of course, if it was being sung, nobody would notice .. right? ;-)

( Posted by: Penelope [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Claire/Irish
I followed a comment to you. Don't normally have time for any but poetry. I am so glad I did. How good are you Claire? This is rich with lore. Like Londongrey this reminded me of Angela's ashes and Catherine Cookson's Maryanne series. Such a great song indeed. regards huni.

( Posted by: Huni [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

The Scotcjh
Girl you definately got it going on! Incredible. I can hear it, and it sounds fabulous! How do you come up with this stuff???

Nae

( Posted by: nae411 [Moderator] On: January 8, 2005 )

Standing and fervently applauding.
I absolutely loved this Claire. Every line is perfect and when you find the melody please forward it on....i would love to hear it...or better yet see you perform it...
huggs and much applause.....
oh and by the way you have been very busy of late and welcome back. I have to catch up now.

( Posted by: CJHerlihy [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Claire:can't kill the Irish
Like the guy says in the beer commercial:Brilliant!...Great read.

RW

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

eyes are smilin'
I have an old scratchy vinyl LP of Irish tunes by Bing Crosby. I can almost hear him performing this one-perhaps after one more shot.

Here's to you, Claire

s

( Posted by: drsoos [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Claire: Another round....
Claire, Being Scot and Irish on maternal side adds to my enjoyment of this piece. I've managed a Pub, among varied life experiences. Would have this on jukebox in a heartbeat.

Robert William

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

scotch
Blues at its best! You flowed brilliantly in every stanza and the imagery was beyond rich...

( Posted by: frenetic101 [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Cheers.
This is great. I'd like to listen to it while sipping my scotch.

Gale

( Posted by: kynde [Member] On: January 8, 2005 )

Scotch
Claire,

I loved this poem. I saw it, I felt it. Keep up the good work. I look forward to finding the time to read more of your work.

Felicia

( Posted by: feliciastone [Member] On: January 9, 2005 )

Claire's lyrics
I don't know anything about songs or songwriting, and, unlike many here, I can't "hear" this. I only know that I like it very much, for the drama in the 20/20 hindsight of it, and for the ordinary little moments it remembers.
Thank you for this.
Lucie

( Posted by: windchime [Member] On: January 9, 2005 )

The scotch
Quite good, especially the chorus.
I only stumbled on "I'd give my life for just one replay," where 'replay' struck me as odd.
I'd love to hear this sung by ya lassie

( Posted by: malthis [Member] On: January 9, 2005 )

Black and Tan
I must admit that a lot of your work leaves me cold. That is more because we have different tastes than because of any failing on your part. This did not.

Without doubt this is the best I've seen from you and is an indication of what you are capable of. I don't think the coda at the end is needed but what do I know? Easily my favourite of yours and top 10 that I've seen on the site.

May you never thirst

Bliss

( Posted by: Enforced Bliss [Member] On: January 9, 2005 )

Claire...
...followed the hype to your doorstep - let me just say that it was well deserved and I did not go home hungry.

A bit drunk, maybe, but not hungry ;)

Wonderful work.

Regards,

-SD

( Posted by: strangedaze [Member] On: January 10, 2005 )

Claire
The fact that I know you are a good singer, this lyric piece makes me imagine you singing the lines. Very beautiful, I see the sadness which the others didn't mention. It's here.

Another favorite as your Love Knows song. Please sing them to us someday.

Love, Peter

( Posted by: PETERPAULINO [Member] On: January 20, 2005 )

The Scotch
Even though I am saying the same as all the rest, I just had to say it anyway. This is so wonderfully written, I would dare say it's perfect.

( Posted by: Eleanor [Member] On: February 8, 2005 )

"A smile brighter than the sun"
To Claire- I raise my glass.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 2, 2005 )

A Read To Revisit

If there ever was a lyric posted at Lit, worthy of 10, this was it.

RW

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 5, 2005 )

scotch
i am so sorry i didn't see this way back when it was originally written.

( Posted by: Cynical_Scribe [Member] On: April 26, 2008 )

Characters

Still wondering when some of the old characters will return in their original coats.

Go on just post something .....

Eric

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: September 22, 2008 )

O f Scotch, Irish or...
..A favorite, to this day...

Godspeed to "Claire"...

Ciao,
RW

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: October 12, 2008 )

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