Cassady's Hill
Cassady's Hill: A Harvest Fair of Love and Liberation
Lyrics
On Cassady's Hill, by the moonshine still
Describes the setting of Cassady's Hill near a moonshine still.
There's a harvest fair, you can meet me there
Invitation to a harvest fair on Cassady's Hill.
On Cassady's Hill
Reiteration of the location, emphasizing Cassady's Hill.
Let the country fair commence
Start of a country fair, signaling a festive atmosphere.
Time to climb the picket fence
Suggests a transition or anticipation, climbing a picket fence.
The n'er do-alls are coming down the way
Refers to people who are not achieving much, approaching.
See the drifters riding in, for to get a taste of sin
Describes drifters arriving, seeking a taste of sin.
It's fare thee well to dark and dreary days
Bidding farewell to dark and dreary days, embracing a positive change.
On Cassady's Hill, by the moonshine still
Repeats the scene on Cassady's Hill by the moonshine still.
There's a harvest fair, you can meet me there
Reiteration of the invitation to the harvest fair.
On Cassady's Hill
Re-emphasizes the location on Cassady's Hill.
Come in from herring shoals
Encouragement to come in from herring shoals, possibly symbolic of leaving difficult situations.
Come out from shady groves
Suggests leaving hidden or unclear places, bringing light to the situation.
And bring a stick to heap upon the blaze
Encourages gathering around a fire, possibly symbolizing warmth and camaraderie.
Come out from lumber camps
Invitation to leave work in lumber camps and join the festivities.
Bring your winking whale-oil lamps
Bringing traditional lamps, signaling a connection to the past.
It's fare thee well to dark and dreary days
Repeats bidding farewell to dark and dreary days, reinforcing a positive change.
On Cassady's Hill, by the moonshine still
Reiterates the scene on Cassady's Hill with the moonshine still.
There's a harvest fair, you can meet me there
Reiteration of the invitation to the harvest fair.
On Cassady's Hill
Re-emphasizes the location on Cassady's Hill.
Hear the warble of the thrush
Describes natural sounds, possibly symbolizing a return to simplicity.
See the maiden start to blush
Observes a maiden blushing, indicating a romantic or joyful atmosphere.
As we reignite the rough and rowdy ways
Expresses a revival of lively and unrestrained behavior.
Hear the traveller's aching tune
Highlights the emotional tune of a traveler, possibly reflective or poignant.
See the rising of the moon
Notices the rising of the moon, symbolizing a new beginning or positive change.
It's fare thee well to dark and dreary days
Concludes with a farewell to difficult times, completing the positive transformation.
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