Down in the Valley
Whispers of Regret: Greg Brown's Tale in the Valley
Lyrics
Down in the valley, valley so low
Reflecting on a low point in life, possibly a state of sadness or hardship.
Hang your head over, hear the wind blow
Suggesting a contemplative posture, paying attention to the surroundings.
Hear the wind blow, dear, hear the wind blow
Reiteration of the wind blowing, emphasizing the natural elements.
Hang your head over, hear the wind blow.
Encouraging continued attention to the sound of the wind.
Build me a castle forty feet high
Expressing a desire for protection or a vantage point to observe someone.
So I can see him as he rides by
Wanting a clear view of a person passing by, suggesting emotional significance.
As he rides by, dear, as he rides by
Repeating the desire to witness the person riding by, emphasizing longing.
So I can see him as he rides by
Reiterating the wish to see the person during their journey.
Write me a letter, send it by mail
Requesting a written communication, possibly to bridge a distance.
send it care of old washington's ale
Specifying the destination for the letter, invoking a sense of connection.
i'm sitting in prison with my back to the wall
Revealing a confined state, with the mention of a prison and vulnerability.
and this old corn whiskey was the cause of it all
Attributing troubles to alcohol, possibly regretting its role in the current predicament.
if i had listened to what my mother said
Reflecting on the consequences of not heeding maternal advice.
i'd be at home in my feather bed
Expressing a sense of loss or displacement from a comfortable place.
Down in the valley, valley so low
Repeating the initial reflection on a low point, reinforcing the emotional tone.
Hang your head over, hear the wind blow
Reiterating the contemplative posture, focusing on the wind's sound.
Hear the wind blow, dear, hear the wind blow
Emphasizing the continued presence of the wind, possibly symbolizing change or adversity.
Hang your head over, hear the wind blow.
Encouraging sustained attention to the wind, reinforcing the reflective mood.
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