[Intro]    [Verse 1] One night half a dozen tourists Met together in Trafalgar Square A fortnight’s tour on the continent was planned And each had his portmanteau in his hand Down the Rhine they meant to have a picnic ’Til Jones said "I must decline You boys have been advised by me Stay away from Germany What’s the good of going down the Rhine?" [Chorus] Let’s all go down the Strand Let’s all go down the Strand I’ll be leader you can march behind Come with me and see what you can find Let’s all go down the Strand Oh what a happy land That’s the place for fun and noise All among the girls and boys So let’s all go down the Strand [Verse 2] One day five and twenty convicts Sat in five and twenty little cells The bell then sounded ding-a-ding-a-dong To exercise the prisoners came along Burglar Ben exclaimed to Jaggs the Warden "To me sir it’s very strange The men are tired of going ’round ’Round and ’round the same old ground I propose we make a little change" [Chorus] Let’s all go down the Strand Let’s all go down the Strand I’ll be leader you can march behind Come with me and see what you can find Let’s all go down the Strand Oh what a happy land That’s the place for fun and noise All among the girls and boys So let’s all go down the Strand [Verse 3] Great crowds gathered round to welcome Shackleton returning from the Pole The Lord Mayor welcomed all the gallant crew And said "My lads I’ve got a treat for you Come with me the Mansion House awaits you A banquet shall be supplied" But a Tar in grumbling mood Said "We don’t want any food" Then he turned to Shackleton and sighed [Chorus] Oh let’s all go down the Strand Let’s all go down the Strand I’ll be leader you can march behind Come with me and see what you can find Let’s all go down the Strand Oh what a happy land That’s the place for fun and noise All among the girls and boys So let’s all go down the Strand Oh let’s all go down the Strand Let’s all go down the Strand I’ll be leader you can march behind Come with me and see what you can find Let’s all go down the Strand Oh what a happy land That’s the place for fun and noise All among the girls and boys So let’s all go down the Strand [Outro] N.C. Okay?

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque l'idée d'une escapade joyeuse et insouciante à travers Londres, où un groupe de personnes se rassemble pour explorer et profiter de la vie. Les protagonistes, qu'ils soient touristes ou prisonniers, s'ennuient de leur routine et cherchent une échappatoire, un endroit animé où ils peuvent s'amuser ensemble. Au fil des couplets, on ressent un désir collectif d'évasion et de convivialité, que ce soit à travers une promenade dans les rues ou une célébration après des aventures palpitantes. Le contexte, bien que léger, met en lumière des moments liés à la camaraderie et à la quête de joie, que ce soit au sein d'une sortie entre amis ou d'une rencontre inattendue après un long voyage. La référence à des personnages historiques ou des situations communes rend le tout encore plus vivant et relatable, invitant chacun à vivre des instants de bonheur partagé.