When I Were A Lad…: Snapshots From A Time That Health & Safety Forgot

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Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Strong's 3516: From an obsolete particle ne- and epos; not speaking, i.e. An infant; figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian.

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. Many Liverpool people know the song as it was played regularly by Billy Butler on Radio Merseyside in the 80's., and apparently several acts have seen fit to change the lyrics to suit themselves ad hoc. I wonder if they need permission of the writer to do this kind of thing, as it is then presented as their work. Anyone else got information or ideas? When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Here's my transcription from the YouTube video. There are still a few gaps indicated by "...". I have "wikified" the terms that I thought could use some explanation.When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put aside childish things.

The essence of the song lies in the irony and self-deprecating humor Captain Corcoran employs. Despite his exaggerated tales of bravery and ambition, it becomes evident that his rise through the ranks was more a result of fortunate circumstances than genuine skill. The song parodies the notion of heroism and underscores the whimsical nature of ambition and exaggerated stories. No, “When I Was A Lad” is not based on a true story. Gilbert and Sullivan were known for their fictional narratives that blurred the lines between reality and satire. The song serves as a comedic device, poking fun at the human tendency to embellish stories of the past. 3. What is the significance of the title, “When I Was A Lad?” When I was a child, I was speaking as a child, I was thinking as a child, I was reasoning as a child, and when I have become a man, I have made useless the things of the child;The title, “When I Was A Lad,” sets the nostalgic and retrospective tone of the song. It establishes the framework for Captain Corcoran’s reminiscences and hints at the generational gap between the character and the crew. The phrase also amplifies the humor, as the Captain’s tales become increasingly exaggerated. 4. Are there any hidden meanings in the lyrics of “When I Was A Lad?”

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I have put away childish things. Well as the Brother of the man who wrote the music and words to this song and produced an album of the same name of which it is the title song.When I was a child, I talked like a child, felt like a child, reasoned like a child: when I became a man, I put from me childish ways. I gues you did not mean the wonderful patter song from W S Gilbert--- When I Was A Lad---from HMS Pinafore. Through its timeless humor and memorable melodies, “When I Was A Lad” has become a quintessential piece of musical theater. The song has been performed in countless adaptations of “H.M.S. Pinafore” and remains a staple in Gilbert and Sullivan revivals. Its ability to resonate with audiences across generations proves its enduring impact on popular culture. 6. What makes “When I Was A Lad” so beloved among fans of Gilbert and Sullivan? When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways.