Eau Claire Fou

Journey of Longing: Eau Claire Fou by Ben Shaw
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Lyrics

Pulling on my heartstrings, land of blue and gold

Pulling on my heartstrings, referring to emotional attachment to a place characterized by blue and gold.

Memories blowing to the east, stifled by the cold

Memories being carried away to the east, hindered by the cold.

Piece of me held on tight (like a) scarecrow in the wind

A part of the speaker holding on strongly, akin to a scarecrow resisting the wind.

Hoping I can find a way (to) return to you again

Hoping to find a way to return to the mentioned place again.


(I) wish there weren't a space between us

Expressing a desire for closeness, lamenting the physical distance.

Two thousand miles of dusty road

Refers to a long distance of two thousand miles on a dusty road.

Hollywood, sweet companion

Hollywood is mentioned as a sweet companion, possibly representing dreams or aspirations.

Darling, hold me close 'til I go home

An intimate request to be held close until the speaker returns home.


The lonely breeze of autumn whispers in the trees

Describing the melancholy breeze of autumn and the fading colors.

Shivering grin held within, colors begin to cede

A grin that shivers within, signifying a complex emotional state.

Black and white horizon howls a mighty roar

Depicts a dramatic black and white horizon with a powerful roar.

Time to spin my wheels again to sunny western shores

Expresses the need to move forward to western shores despite challenges.


(I) wish there weren't a space between us

Reiterating the desire for closeness and absence of physical distance.

Two thousand miles of dusty road

Repeats the vast distance of two thousand miles on a dusty road.

Hollywood, sweet companion

Hollywood is again mentioned as a companion, emphasizing its significance.

Darling, hold me close 'til I go home

A loving plea to be held close until the speaker returns home.


(I) never told you goodbye

Confession of not saying goodbye, indicating an unresolved departure.

You didn't beg, plead or cry all those years ago

Describes the absence of emotional pleas or tears during the departure years ago.

Laughing like a fool

Recalls laughter despite the departure, suggesting a positive memory.

Deep inside you knew I'd be coming back to you

Assurance that deep inside, it was known the speaker would return.


Motor keeps on humming, avalanche subsides

Describes the persistence of the motor and the calming of an avalanche.

Southern bound, windows down, spring begins to smile

Heading south with open windows, symbolizing the arrival of spring.

Winter in the rear view releases dying breath

Leaving winter behind and the release of its last breath.

Fields of green yield the seeds of wishes we have kept

Green fields symbolize growth and the fulfillment of long-held wishes.


(I) wish there weren't a space between us

Reiterating the desire for closeness and the challenge of distance.

Two thousand miles of dusty road

Two thousand miles of dusty road persist as an obstacle.

Hollywood, sweet companion

Emphasizes Hollywood as a companion on this journey.

Darling, hold me close 'til I go home

A repetition of the intimate plea to be held close until returning home.


Crazy love

The conclusion with the term "Crazy love," possibly indicating a passionate and intense emotional connection.

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