#13 of 100. Bright Blue Rose. A lovely song written by Jimmy McCarthy. Have a listen and see if you can figure out what it’s about! | Paddyman

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Did you know that this famous Irish song is actually about Jesus Christ? Jimmy MacCarthy wrote Bright Blue Rose -made famous by singers like Mary Black and Christy Moore. Read the lyrics below and see if you can make your own interpretation of what he is talking about: BRIGHT BLUE ROSE I skimmed across black water Without once submerging Onto the banks of an urban morning That hungers the first light Much, much more than mountains ever do And she, like a ghost beside me Goes down with the ease o