The song takes the point of view of a jealous and angry woman who yearns to be married to Páidin (Paddy), who already has a wife.
The song is known for containing some rather harsh lyrical content as it portrays the hatred that the narrator has toward the other woman.
The song started in the sean-nós genre.
Joe Heaney was known to have sung the song in a medley.
[1] Celtic Woman's version contains partial English lyrics.