Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: folk
Song Meaning of “Cruising ’round Yarmouth” by The Irish Rovers
“Cruising ‘Round Yarmouth” is an ode to the beauty and tranquility of the English seaside town of Yarmouth. The Irish Rover celebrates the simple pleasures of being in Yarmouth – the rolling breakers, the quaint shops, fishing off the pier, and the warm hospitality of its people. Even as the song calls up the sights and sounds of the town, it also points to a deeper recharging that comes from the holiday – an opportunity to pause and be grateful for life’s small blessings. The act of “cruising” through Yarmouth may be a physical journey, but it is also a spiritual one, as the traveler is reminded of the lasting power of nature’s beauty and the joy of just “being”.
The song’s refrain, “Stay with us, make no fuss, here’s to life and long life ’til the end” is a call to those lucky enough to visit to embrace the slowness of Yarmouth life, to savor moments and be grateful. The song makes clear that Yarmouth is not just a place to visit, but one to make memories that linger in the heart.