Zoological Gardens The Wolfe Tones

"Zoological Gardens" by The Wolfe Tones is a folk song released in 1969. It reflects themes of nostalgia and the impact of urbanization on nature. The lyrics convey a longing for simpler times and the innocence of childhood. The song features traditional Irish instruments, enhancing its cultural resonance. Its commentary on societal change has made it a poignant anthem within Irish folk music. #Folk

Ah, thunder and lightning, it's no lark
When Dublin city is in the dark
Would you care to come to the Phoenix Park?
And view the Zoological Garden

Last Sunday night we had no dough
So I took them out up to see the a-zoo
We saw the lions and the kangaroo-as
Inside the Zoological Garden

Now we went out there by Castleknock
Says the mut' to me: "Sure, we'll court on the lock"
And I knew she was one of the quare old stock
Inside the Zoological Garden

Says the mut' to me: "My dear friend Jack
Would you like a ride on the elephant's back?
If you don't go with that I'll give you such a craic
Inside the Zoological Garden"

Now we went out there on our honeymoon
Says the mut' to me: "If you don't come soon
I'll have to sleep in with the hairy baboon
Inside the Zoological Garden"

Thunder and lightning, it's no lark
When Dublin city is in the dark
Would you care to go to the Phoenix Park
And view the Zoological Garden?

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