The Messenger
Moorish Desires: Love's Betrayal Unveiled
Lyrics
Out on the moor he met his lover, in the wet grass up to her knees.
Meeting his lover on the moor, finding her in a vulnerable or uncomfortable situation.
And there he swore he loved no other, then he came running home to me.
Declaring exclusive love for the speaker, then returning home.
And will she cry all night? and will she cry all day?
Questioning if the lover will cry incessantly both day and night.
And will she cry all night? just for the one who went away?
Wondering if the lover will cry solely for the departed one.
Out on the moor shes waiting for him
Depicting the lover waiting for someone on the moor.
Shes like a wolf under the moon.
Comparing the lover to a wolf in a symbolic sense, possibly hinting at longing or wildness.
And I am sighing here beside him.
The speaker, feeling sorrowful, is physically close but emotionally distant from the lover.
Hes right behind me lying spoons.
Implies physical closeness (spooning) but hints at emotional distance or detachment.
And will she cry all night? and will she cry all day?
Repeating the query if the lover will cry continuously day and night.
And will she cry all night? just for the one who went away?
Reiterating if the lover will grieve solely for the one who departed.
Oooo, oooo
Expressing an emotional sound, possibly depicting the pain or longing.
She is an early morning silhouette.
Portraying the lover as a figure in the early morning light, possibly signifying a beautiful but fleeting presence.
Against a slowly rising sun.
Symbolizing the lover against the backdrop of a rising sun, possibly hinting at hope or a new beginning.
Shes walking home and all her clothes are wet.
Describing the lover returning home with soaked clothes.
And she is frozen to the bone.
Illustrating the lover's extreme coldness, both physically and potentially emotionally.
And will she cry all night? and will she cry all day?
Repeating the question about the lover's continuous crying.
And will she cry all night? just for the one who went away?
Asking if the lover will grieve solely for the departed one.
Oooo, oooo
Reiterating the emotional sound, possibly emphasizing the depth of feeling.
I crept away while he was sleeping.
The speaker leaving silently while the lover is asleep.
I took my bag and left our home.
The speaker leaving home, possibly carrying personal belongings.
When he awakes hell look for me.
Anticipating the lover's search upon awakening, finding emptiness.
And hell find himself there all alone.
The lover realizing their aloneness upon the speaker's departure.
And will he cry all night? and will he cry all day?
Posing the question of whether the lover will cry continuously both day and night.
And will he cry all night? just for the one who went away?
Questioning if the lover will grieve solely for the departed one.
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