The Harvest
Journey Homeward: Reflections on Struggles and Harvest
Lyrics
Like the sun, the sun rise
Compares the narrator to the sun and references the sunrise.
I'm heading, heading west
Indicates the narrator's direction, moving west.
Like the wind the cold north wind
Compares the narrator to the cold north wind, suggesting challenges.
I may never find my rest
Expresses uncertainty about finding peace or a sense of belonging.
But my home is waiting
Highlights the existence of the narrator's home, creating a sense of anticipation.
My home is calling
Suggests a calling or beckoning from the narrator's home.
My home is ancient
Emphasizes the ancient nature of the narrator's home.
Westward mountains
Describes the home's location as being in the west, near mountains.
Like the work the workers day
Compares the narrator's life to a worker's day of labor.
The fruits of my labour are never my wage
Reflects on the disconnect between the effort expended and the rewards received.
Like the pain the workers pain
Compares emotional pain to the physical pain of a worker.
I may never go away
Expresses the possibility of never escaping the mentioned pain.
But my home is waiting
Reiterates the existence of the narrator's home, creating a theme of longing.
My home is calling
Reiterates a calling or yearning from the narrator's home.
My home is ancient
Emphasizes the sacred and timeless nature of the narrator's home.
Fields of wheat
Introduces the imagery of fields of wheat in relation to the harvest.
For the harvest
Expresses a connection between the fields of wheat and the anticipated harvest.
The harvest is plenty
Highlights the abundance of the harvest, suggesting potential prosperity.
The harvest is plenty
Repeats the idea of a plentiful harvest for emphasis.
But the workers are nowhere in sight
Contrasts the abundance of the harvest with the absence of workers.
So like the war, the war we're waging
Compares the narrator's struggles to a war, indicating a significant personal sacrifice.
I am bloody, I'm a sacrifice
Describes the narrator as bloodied, further emphasizing the sacrifices made.
Like the hatred, the hatred that's winning
Compares the prevailing hatred to an internal struggle in the narrator's life.
I don't know how to live my life
Expresses uncertainty about navigating life amidst prevailing negativity.
My home is waiting
Reiterates the waiting and calling from the narrator's home, creating a sense of urgency.
My home is calling
Reiterates the calling from the narrator's home, suggesting a deep connection.
My home is sacred
Describes the home as sacred and timeless, reinforcing its significance.
Like a tree
Compares the narrator's home to a tall, resilient tree.
Standing so tall
Emphasizes the enduring nature of the narrator's home.
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