The Wild Goose Lyrics
Kate Rusby
Lyrics
Did you ever see the wild goose sailing on the ocean
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
They're just like them pretty girls when they get the notion
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
Chorus
Ranzo you'll rue the day
As the wild goose sails away
As I was walking one evening by the river
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
I met with a pretty girl my heart it was a quiver
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
(Chorus x 2)
I said how are you doing this morning
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
She said none the better for the seeing of you
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
(Chorus x 2)
You broke my heart oh you broke it full sore o'
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
If I sail like the wild goose
you'll break it no more o'
Ranzo my boys oh Ranzo Ray
(Chorus x 2)
Song & Lyrics Facts
Kate Rusby released her song 'The Wild Goose' in 2004 as part of her album Underneath the Stars. The track was written by Kate and John McCusker, with additional lyrics from Jez Lowe.
It features a full band including accordion, fiddles, guitar, banjo, double bass and drums. The song is about a wild goose that has flown away to find its true home. The lyrics portray the feelings of sadness and loss that come with missing someone who is far away. The song also speaks of hope and longing for the day when they will be reunited once more.