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"Why Aye Man" is the opening track from Mark's 2002 album, The Ragpicker's Dream. The song was also used in the closing credits of the BBC series "Auf Wieder...
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Sep 30, 2002 · Why Aye Man Lyrics: We had no way of staying afloat / We had to leave on the ferry boat / Economic refugee / On the run to Germany / We had the back of Maggie's hand / Times were tough in...
Nov 8, 2023 · At its core, “Why Aye Man” is a reflection of Knopfler’s fascination with the working-class culture of Northeast England, particularly the Newcastle and Tyneside areas. The phrase “Why Aye Man” itself is a local Geordie expression, derived from the words “Why aye,” meaning “yes” or “I agree.”
Oct 15, 2019 · Mark Knopfler - Why Aye Man (Lyrics) - Ragpicker's Dream (2002) Young Pilgrim Music. 718K subscribers. Subscribed. 381. 30K views 4 years ago. Support The Channel -...
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Why aye man, why aye, why aye man. We're the nomad tribes, traveling boys. In the dust and dirt and the racket and the noise. Drills and hammers, diggers and picks. Mixing concrete, laying bricks. There's English, Irish, Scots, the lot. United nation's what we've got. Brickies, chippies, every trade. German building, British-made.
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In the chorus, the repeated phrase “why aye man” reflects the Geordie dialect, adding a sense of authenticity and regional pride to the song. It’s a rallying cry from those who have been affected by economic hardships, reminding us of their resilience and determination to overcome adversity.
