Lyrics
The snows they melt the soonest when the winds begin to sing
The melting of snow happens quickly when the winds start to sing.
And the corn it ripens fastest when the frosts are settling in
Corn ripens fastest when the frosts of winter set in.
When a woman tells to me your face I'll soon forget
When a woman says she will forget your face, it implies emotional detachment.
Before I leave I'll wage a crown she's fain to follow it yet
The speaker expresses confidence that the woman will regret and try to follow him before he leaves.
The snows they melt the soonest when the winds begin to sing
Reiteration of the idea that snow melts quickly when the winds sing.
And the bee that flew when summer shone in winter has no sting
A metaphorical expression suggesting that actions taken out of season may have less impact.
I've seen a woman's anger melt betwixt the night and the morn
The speaker narrates an experience of calming a woman's anger overnight.
So surely it's not too hard a task, to sooth a woman's scorn
Suggests that soothing a woman's scorn should not be too difficult.
The snows they melt the soonest when the winds begin to sing
Repetition of the idea that snow melts quickly when the winds begin to sing.
And the swallow flies without a care just because it's spring
A swallow flies carefree in spring, symbolizing freedom and joy.
And when spring goes and winter blows my love you'll still be fain
Even when spring transitions to winter, the speaker believes the love will persist.
You'll forget your pride and come follow me across the watery main
The speaker anticipates the beloved overcoming pride to follow him across the sea.
So, don't you tell me farewell here for farewell I'll not receive
The speaker will wait until certain natural events occur, indicating a patient and enduring love.
But come and lie with me my love then kiss and take your leave
Invites the beloved to lie together and share a farewell kiss.
And I'll wait here til the Moorcock calls and the Marten takes the wing
The speaker will wait until specific events (Moorcock calling, Marten taking wing) before parting.
For the snows they melt the soonest when the winds begin to sing
Reiteration that snow melts quickly when the winds sing.
For the snows they melt the soonest when the winds begin to sing
Repetition of the notion that snow melts quickly when the winds start to sing.
The winds begin to sing the winds begin to sing.
Repetition, emphasizing the commencement of the winds' song.
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