Here are the complete lyrics of the song "Matt Hyland" by Frank Harte, including background, meaning, and song info.
Matt Hyland by Frank Harte Verse 1 There was a lord lived in this town Who had a lovely handsome daughter She was courted by a fair young lad Who was a servant to her father But when her parents came to know They swore they would send him from the island Oh this maid she knew her heart would break If she to part with young Matt Hyland Verse 2 Oh the lord discoursed his young wife fair One night alone in her bedchamber Saying, "Matt Hyland I will send afar; I fear my daughter stands in danger." The maid she overheard these words As on her bed she lay reclining Saying, "I will my father him deceive And so protect my own Matt Hyland." Verse 3 Straightway unto her love she goes Into his room him to awaken Saying, "Arise my love and go away This very night you will be taken I overheard my father say That from the island he would transport you So arise my love and go away I wish to God I'd gone before you." Verse 4 They both sat down upon the bed Just for the sake of one half hour And not one word did either speak But down their cheeks the tears did pour She laid her head upon his breast And round his neck her arms entwined Saying "No duke, nor lord nor earl I'll wed I'll wait for you my own Matt Hyland." Verse 5 "Oh, must I go, my love?" he says "Oh, must I go without my wages Without a penny in my purse Just like some poor forlorn stranger?" "Here’s fifty guineas in bright gold And that’s far more than my father owes you So take it now and go away You know right well I do adore you." Verse 6 'Tis then these lovers severed were That he might elude transportation Since he was gone, perhaps fore'er Her sad heart knew no consolation As days passed by, she then began To roam the groves alone and slighted And, in her grief, she cried aloud "Send back, send back my own Matt Hyland." Verse 7 Oh the lord discoursed his daughter fair One night alone as she lay repining Saying, "I'll give you leave to bring him back Since there's no one else you style above him." She wrote a letter then in haste For him her heart it was still repining They brought him back, to the church they went And she made a lord of young Matt Hyland
The song "Matt Hyland" by Frank Harte is often interpreted as a reflection on emotional struggles, inner pain, and raw self-expression. The lyrics dive into personal feelings and vulnerability.
Frank Harte is an emerging artist known for emotional and expressive music, often categorized under underground hip-hop or pop.
You can stream the song on platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Apple Music.
There may be unofficial uploads on YouTube, but Frank Harte has not released an official music video at the time of writing.