I'm A Rover
Great Big Sea · Road Rage [2000]
not a star to be seen above
I will be guided, without a stumble
To the arms o' me onlylove
I went to her bed room window,
Came up gently upon a stone
I wrapped upon her bedroom window,
"My darling dear do you lie alone?"
Chorus:
For, I'm a rover seldom sober
I'm a rover of high decree
An' when i'm drinkin, I'm always thinking
Of how to gain my loves company
She raised her head from her feather pillow
With her arms up around her breasts,
Sayin', "Who's out my window
distubing me at my long undress?"
"'Tis but me, you own true lover,
Open the door and please let me in
For, I have come a long wet journey,
And I'm here dreanched to the skin."
Chorus:
For, I'm a rover seldom sober
I'm a rover of high decree
An' when i'm drinkin, I'm always thinking
Of how to gain my loves company
She opened the door with the greatest pleasure!
Opened the door, AND she let me in!
We both seized hands and embraced eachother
Until the morning we llay as one!
"But now, Me love, I must go and leave you.
Allthough the mountains be high above-
I will climb them for greater pleasure,
than I've been with me only love!"
Chorus:
For, I'm a rover seldom sober
I'm a rover of high decree
An' when i'm drinkin, I'm always thinking
Of how to gain my loves company
Chorus:
For, I'm a rover seldom sober
I'm a rover of high decree
An' when i'm drinkin, I'm always thinking
Of how to gain my loves company
I'm A Rover
I'm A Rover stands as a spirited song in Great Big Sea's expansive catalogue, appearing on their 2000 album Road Rage. The track captures the band's signature fusion of traditional Newfoundland folk with modern rock energy, a sound that defined their commercial peak during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Known for their raucous live performances and storytelling lyrics, the group often explores themes of maritime life, travel, and the rugged spirit of their home province. This recording continues that tradition, blending acoustic instrumentation with driving rhythms to create an anthem of movement and independence. As part of a prolific era that produced numerous hits, the song reflects the band's ability to balance commercial appeal with authentic folk roots, cementing their status as one of Canada's most influential musical exports.