‘We Be Soldiers Three’ - English Patriotic Song
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‘We Be Soldiers Three’ is
‘We Be Soldiers Three’ is an English Patriotic song of unknown origin. Its earliest known publication is in 1609, in a song book subtitled as a group of ‘Delightful Catches’ ‘Freeman songs’ and ‘King Henry’s Mirth’. It could originate from between King Henry VIII’s ascension in 1509 to the book’s publication date in 1609,
The lyrics refer to English soldiers in the Low Countries, which could be countless wars given the wide time period of its origin. It most likely is referring to the 80 years war, fought in the late 16th and early 17th centuries between the Dutch and Spanish, where Queen Elizabeth I silently helped the Dutch and tried to undermine Spanish control. Additionally, many English mercenaries also were involved in the conflict.
The song itself refers to life and work as a mercenary, never having enough money, and needing to seek out jobs, going to continental Europe. It also has a recurring line in French, meaning ‘Pardon me, please do.’ Which was said rudely, in order to start fights.
Recording done by Alfred Deller and some unnamed other singers, I don’t own the music in any way.
The lyrics refer to English soldiers in the Low Countries, which could be countless wars given the wide time period of its origin. It most likely is referring to the 80 years war, fought in the late 16th and early 17th centuries between the Dutch and Spanish, where Queen Elizabeth I silently helped the Dutch and tried to undermine Spanish control. Additionally, many English mercenaries also were involved in the conflict.
The song itself refers to life and work as a mercenary, never having enough money, and needing to seek out jobs, going to continental Europe. It also has a recurring line in French, meaning ‘Pardon me, please do.’ Which was said rudely, in order to start fights.
Recording done by Alfred Deller and some unnamed other singers, I don’t own the music in any way.
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