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Girl's Song in Winter
Vashti Bunyan Lyrics


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There was a man when I was young
He lived a year with me
But the year was up and that song was sung
And his wish was to be free
His wish was to be free

I was in love when I was young
And I′ve not been free again
That's a promised fruit when you′ve first begun
That ripens into pain

I had a child when I was young
The last gift that man gave
I wish that he could hold his son
And the snow in the air lie on my grave
The snow lie on my grave

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vashti Bunyan's song "Girl's Song in Winter" delve into themes of lost love, yearning for freedom, and the bittersweetness of memories. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a man who was once a part of her life but eventually left, seeking his own freedom. The lyrics convey a sense of acceptance and resignation towards this departure, as if the singer understands that people come and go in life.


The second verse reflects on the singer's experience of being in love when she was young and how that love never returned to its initial state of freedom. It suggests that love, once experienced, can transform into something more complicated and painful. The promise of love, like a fruit just beginning to ripen, ultimately leads to emotional distress.


The final verse reveals that the singer had a child with the man she loved. However, the man is absent, and she longs for their child to have a connection with his father. The imagery of snow falling on the singer's grave symbolizes a sense of loneliness, longing, and finality.


Overall, "Girl's Song in Winter" delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the emotional journey that comes with it. It explores the longing for freedom, the pain of unfulfilled promises, and the longing for connection and continuity with loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a man when I was young
During my youth, there was a man in my life


He lived a year with me
We were in a relationship for a year


But the year was up and that song was sung
However, that year came to an end and our relationship was over


And his wish was to be free
He desired freedom


His wish was to be free
His ultimate desire was to be liberated


I was in love when I was young
During my youth, I experienced the feeling of being in love


And I′ve not been free again
Since then, I have never felt truly free


That's a promised fruit when you′ve first begun
The initial stages of love can seem like a delightful, promising experience


That ripens into pain
However, it eventually transforms into pain and heartache


I had a child when I was young
During my youth, I became a mother


The last gift that man gave
The final gift I received from that man


I wish that he could hold his son
I desire for him to have the opportunity to hold his own child


And the snow in the air lie on my grave
As I pass away, I envision the snow falling upon my burial site




Writer(s): Vashti Bunyan, Alasdair Clayre

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Manuel Cabral

There was a man when I was young
He lived a year with me
But the year was up and that song was sung
And his wish was to be free
His wish was to be free.

I was in love when I was young
And I've never been free again
That's a promised fruit when you've first begun
That ripens into pain

I had a child when I was young
The last gift that man gave.
I wish that he could hold his son,
And the snow in the air lie on my grave
The snow lie on my grave.

Jennifer L.

The snow lie on my grave
And the snow lie on my grave

hazel ramos

I feel so lucky to know this song. I really like it.

Anisha Lalvani

hazel ramos j

thedark2088

God, this song fills me with an autumn breeze!

Tomorrow We Live

It's ways winter inside my head.

Tristania

2023 gem 🤍

iKİşER⚽🍉

2021 ??

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