harvester
Harvester's Lament: Navigating Life's Barren Landscape with Determination
Lyrics
It's dead quiet where we live
Describing a silent and possibly isolated living environment.
We break our backs and have nothing to show for it
Expressing frustration at working hard without tangible results.
For forty days I roam around this desert
Metaphorically wandering through a challenging period.
Seven weeks, no chance for change in weather
Highlighting a prolonged period of difficulty with no improvement.
Plagued by indecision, for we are at a loss
Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, facing a dilemma.
The harvester is coming
Anticipation of a challenging force or event, possibly symbolic.
Nothing we have can pay the cost
Acknowledging the inability to meet the impending challenge.
Stay ahead, don't get behind
Encouragement to stay proactive and avoid falling behind.
There's no use if you can't keep time,
Emphasizing the importance of keeping pace with time.
Oh, stay ahead, don't break, don't break down
Reiteration of the need to stay ahead and resilient.
The owl sits
Introducing an owl as a symbolic figure, possibly representing wisdom.
Perched up in a juniper
Describing the owl's location in a juniper tree, emphasizing patience.
Patiently she waits for her love to return
Waiting for a loved one's return, symbolizing hope and dedication.
He's flying home, he's sure that he will make it
Expressing confidence in a successful return despite challenges.
Hunters hide in shadow
Introducing hunters and a sense of danger or threat.
Listening for a noise
Depicting a cautious atmosphere, listening for potential risks.
The path ahead is narrow
Highlighting a narrow and challenging path with limited options.
He hasn't got a choice
Facing a situation with no apparent alternatives.
Stay ahead, don't get behind
Reiterating the importance of staying ahead and proactive.
There's no use if you can't keep time
Emphasizing the significance of keeping time and not lagging behind.
Oh, stay ahead, don't break, don't break down
Repeating the advice to stay ahead, resilient, and avoid breakdowns.
Make your money, don't sell out short
Encouraging financial prudence and not compromising values.
Read the records and the reports
Emphasizing the importance of being well-informed and cautious.
Oh, make sure you fend for yourself
Stressing self-reliance and independence.
All the books that I could read
Expressing the limitations of knowledge in protecting against danger.
Can't keep danger away from me,
Acknowledging the inevitability of facing challenges.
I'll keep my head up and weather the storm
Commitment to maintaining composure and resilience during adversity.
Oh, I'll keep my head up and weather the storm
Reiteration of the determination to face and overcome challenges.
(He sat with me last winter, now I sit alone)
A reflective statement on solitude, possibly emphasizing change over time.
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