Over the Hills (not Gay's) isn't a warmongering song, but a recruiting ballad. It's telling people leave your drab lives and take up a more glorious one, come travel see the world. "Our 'prentice Tom may now refuse To wipe his scoundrel Master's Shoes, For now he's free to sing and play Over the Hills and far away. We all shall lead more happy lives By getting rid of brats and wives That scold and bawl both night and day - Over the Hills and far away."
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