Winter Wheat
Harvest of Love: Embracing Seasons in Layla Musselwhite's Winter Wheat
Lyrics
You're my early morning radio show
You are the source of comfort and entertainment in my early mornings, like a favorite radio show.
You are featured wherever I go
Your presence is noticeable and significant wherever I go.
I close my eyes the movie plays in my head
When I close my eyes, memories and images of us together play like a movie in my mind.
The pile of clothes by the bed
A pile of clothes by the bed implies intimacy and shared experiences.
My necklace broke red beads everywhere
A broken necklace with red beads scattered represents a moment of carefree abandon, perhaps under the influence of alcohol.
We were too drunk to care
Despite being intoxicated, we were indifferent or carefree about the situation.
I've wanted you for so long
I've desired you for a long time.
I hope it's not too late now
Expressing concern that it might be too late to act on those desires.
When my fields are golden and my water is sweet, I'll say: Come to me
Anticipation of a future moment when everything is perfect, inviting the person to come closer.
When I'm done sifting through this winter wheat, I'll say: Come to me
Referring to a time after overcoming challenges (winter wheat), extending an invitation.
When I'm laughing in the summer heat, I'll say: Come to me
Imagining happiness in the summer heat and extending an invitation when joy is present.
But don't come now
Advising not to come at the current moment.
I'm not playing hard to get
Clarifying that it's not a deliberate attempt to make things difficult.
My mama raised me better than that
Stating that personal values prevent playing games or being insincere in relationships.
But I don't like you to see me fall
Expressing a desire to conceal vulnerability from the person.
When I turn my face to the wall
Turning away emotionally, perhaps to avoid being seen in a moment of weakness.
I've been saving you up til I'm at my best
Saving the best version of oneself for the person, indicating a commitment to being the best possible partner.
When I'm happy & smiling in a gingerbread dress
Imagining a future moment of happiness, symbolized by a gingerbread dress, and sharing it with the person.
I'll feed you cake and oranges
Symbolic acts of affection and care, offering sweetness in the relationship.
With no rough, no hard edges
Desiring a relationship without roughness or difficulties.
When my fields are golden and my water is sweet, I'll say: Come to me
Reiteration of the invitation when everything is perfect and inviting the person to come closer.
When I'm laughing in the summer heat, I'll say: Come to me
Repeating the invitation during moments of joy in the summer heat.
When I'm done sifting through this winter wheat, I'll say: Come to me
Reiterating the invitation after overcoming challenges, represented by sifting through winter wheat.
But don't come now
Reiterating the advice not to come at the present moment.
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