Guess I have some Irish in my ancestry and always used to like singing, "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling".
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
The word "gay" used to mean happy.
ruined the song for me
What an awesome series this is going to be! I agree completely, etymology is an important thing to be aware of. Though language is dynamic, and meanings change throughout the centuries, it's good to be aware where things came from, especially since some people are prone to impose their definition of words onto others.
Kenny, my brother, you are brilliant. Thank you for sharing this and, once again, making us think.
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your great content coming through. Keep up the good work!
Guess I have some Irish in my ancestry and always used to like singing, "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling".
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
The word "gay" used to mean happy.
ruined the song for me
What an awesome series this is going to be! I agree completely, etymology is an important thing to be aware of. Though language is dynamic, and meanings change throughout the centuries, it's good to be aware where things came from, especially since some people are prone to impose their definition of words onto others.