Discover the story of the song > The Jolly Roving Tar – The Irish Rovers

The protagonist and his sailor friends are glad to be back on land and plan to drink in the pub until they run out of money, attracting the attention of women. The protagonist talks to his partner, Johnny, about missing her, but he explains that he is married to the sea and cannot settle down. The song warns women to be careful of trusting Irishmen because they may leave them with a child. Overall, the lyrics celebrate the joy of drinking and the freedom of the sea.