Down on the Farm
Enigmatic Love and Longing: Down on the Farm by Tom Verlaine
Lyrics
You're the only one I adore
You are the sole object of my admiration and affection.
So many go to bended knees for you
Many people are willing to humble themselves for your sake.
Could it be alas for me and woe?
Is it possible that unfortunate circumstances await me?
You I admire you so
I hold you in high esteem and respect.
Long and lonely years
A repetition emphasizing the prolonged and solitary nature of the passing years.
Long and lonely years
-Long and lonely years
-Down on the farm
These long and lonely years are experienced in a rural setting, perhaps metaphorically described as "down on the farm."
I can hear the harps across the river
There is a distant sound of harps, symbolizing a heavenly or idealized place.
As you pass your fingers through my hair
The touch and intimacy implied by running fingers through hair, suggesting a close connection.
I get so tired of sleep and tears
Expressing weariness from a combination of sleepless nights and shedding tears.
No one believes you were there
A sense of disbelief surrounds the narrator's experiences; others doubt the reality of their presence.
Long and lonely years down on the farm
The extended period of isolation and solitude continues, still associated with the rural environment.
Pray, tell me, my little jewel
The narrator addresses a beloved person as a precious jewel, seeking to understand their desires and aspirations.
Whither dost thou long to be
The narrator inquires about the preferred destination or state of being, using whimsical names like "Friendly-ville" or "Patchi-Patchi."
Friendly-ville or Patchi-Patchi?
The narrator considers various possible locations or states, suggesting uncertainty about the ideal place.
Everywhere the eyes never see
A reflection on the pervasive nature of unseen aspects, hinting at hidden truths or overlooked details.
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