Lyrics
High climbs the summer sun
Expressing the height of the summer sun, setting the scene.
High stands the corn
Highlighting the tallness of the corn, possibly representing abundance and prosperity.
And tonight when my work is done
Anticipation for the evening when work is finished.
We will borrow your father's carriage
Planning to use the father's carriage for a romantic outing.
We will drink and prepare for marriage
Preparing for marriage with a sense of celebration and joy.
Soon my darling, soon my darling
Reassurance and anticipation for a future together.
Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in
Highlighting various tasks and the challenge of sustaining love with limited income.
Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd
-Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping
-How can we feed love on a farmboy's wages?
-Deep under winter snow
Transition to winter, emphasizing a harsher, colder environment.
Deep lay the lambs
Lambs lying deep under snow, possibly symbolizing challenges or hidden potential.
And tonight by the full moon's glow
Preparing for a wedding night under the full moon.
Flask of wine on my feather bedding
Details of the romantic setting, with a flask of wine on feather bedding.
We will drink and prepare for wedding
Repeating the theme of anticipation and reassurance for the future.
Soon my darling, soon my darling
-Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in
Reiteration of the financial struggles and the difficulty of supporting love on a farmer's income.
Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd
-Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping
-How can we feed love on a farmboy's wages?
-People think that I'm no good
Expression of frustration about societal expectations and the speaker's true passion for farming.
Painting pictures, carving wood
-Be a rich man if I could
-But the only job I do well is here on the farm
-On the farm
-And it's breaking my back
Acknowledgment of the physical strain from the demanding farm work.
We will borrow your father's carriage
Revisiting the theme of using the father's carriage and preparing for marriage.
We will drink and prepare for marriage
-Soon my darling, soon my darling
-Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in
Repetition of the financial struggle and the question of how to sustain love on a farmboy's wages.
Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd
-Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping
-How can we feed
-Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in
Continuation of the financial challenge, posing the question about feeding love on a farmboy's wages.
Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd
-Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping
-How can we feed love on a farmboy's
-Love on a farmboy's
Repeating the central theme of love on a farmboy's wages, possibly implying the ongoing struggle.
Love on a farmboy's wages
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