Charlie, He's My Darling
written in 1796
Charlie, He's My Darling - meaning Summary
Young Chevalier Arrives
The poem celebrates the arrival of "Charlie," a charismatic young figure called the Chevalier, whose presence electrifies a Scottish town. Told by a speaker who admires him, the poem recounts his stroll through the streets, a quick romantic encounter with a maiden, and the way his followers disrupt ordinary life—milking and chores are postponed because of him. Refrains reinforce the speaker’s affection and the communal excitement. The tone is lively and affectionate, portraying public admiration, flirtation, and the social ripple effects of a popular newcomer.
Read Complete Analyses'Twas on a Monday morning, Right early in the year, That Charlie came to our town, The young Chevalier. An' Charlie, he's my darling, My darling, my darling, Charlie, he's my darling, The young Chevalier. As he was walking up the street, The city for to view, O there he spied a bonie lass The window looking through, Sae light's he jumped up the stair, And tirl'd at the pin; And wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in. He set his Jenny on his knee, All in his Highland dress; For brawly weel he ken'd the way To please a bonie lass. It's up yon heathery mountain, An' down yon scroggie glen, We daur na gang a milking, For Charlie and his men, An' Charlie, he's my darling, My darling, my darling, Charlie, he's my darling, The young Chevalier.
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