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Grimsby

Elton John

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Grimsby

Song byElton John
in AlbumCaribou

As I lay dreaming in my bed

Across the great divide

I thought I heard the trawler boats

Returning on the tide

And in this vision of my home

The shingle beach did ring

I saw the lights along the pier

That made my senses sing

Oh oh Grimsby, a thousand delights

Couldn't match the sweet sights

Of my Grimsby

Oh England you're fair

But there's none to compare with my Grimsby

Through nights of mad youth

I have loved every sluice in your harbor

And in your wild sands from boyhood to man

Strangers have found themselves fathers

Take me back you rustic town

I miss your magic charm

Just to smell your candy floss

Or drink in the Skinners Arms

No Cordon Bleu can match the beauty

Of your pies and peas

I want to ride your fairground

Take air along the quay

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song Grimsby by Elton John is an ode to a modest fishing town in England, which is cherished despite its simplicity and lack of glamorous attributes. Throughout the song, themes of nostalgia, affection for home, and the warmth of a familiar place are evident. Elton John uses vivid imagery to conjure scenes of everyday life in Grimsby, emphasizing a deep-seated connection and longing for the simplicity and comfort of his hometown. Notable moments include descriptions of the sea, everyday people, and the intrinsic tranquility found in a seemingly mundane environment.

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