Tangle in This Trampled Wheat
The Tallest Man on Earth Lyrics
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Why should it ever be this far?
Where I get frightened;
I could never gather birds enough to carry 'round your
Part.
But I see traces of your thoughts out here.
I see a sight; I hear a sound.
I only comfort in the brittleness of days when I can
Hold what I just found.
In the untired eyes of the laughing child,
And the dirtiest sweater he owns.
Early sun warmed mine,
And all those life-like sins
That will pull out the memories to show.
I'm not leavin' alone;
I'm not leavin' alone.
If just that weather-beatin' plane was here--
Haven't seen it since I came.
Can only wonder if it's near or in the skies
When this damn city sounds the same.
And sometimes I'm just a tangle in this trampled wheat.
Shirk a-like a losing dog.
If just tonight that I could be where you are near
And just forget where I am lost.
In the untired eyes of the laughing child,
And the dirtiest sweater he owns.
Early sun warmed mine,
And all those life-like sins
That will pull out the memories to show.
I'm not leavin' alone;
I'm not leavin' alone.
The song "Tangle in This Trampled Wheat" by The Tallest Man on Earth is a poignant reflection on the desire for human connection and the pain of longing. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer laments the distance between himself and his loved one, wondering why it must be this way. He is frightened by the thought of being without them and cannot bear the emptiness that comes from being unable to gather enough birds to keep him company. Yet even in his despair, he finds a glimmer of hope in the traces of his loved one's thoughts that he sees and hears around him.
The singer finds comfort in the simple things in life, like the laughter of a child or the warmth of the sun on his skin. He recognizes the beauty in these moments and revels in them as a way to ease his pain. Still, he longs to be reunited with his loved one, hoping for a chance to forget his current situation and be near them once more.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant, as the singer declares that he is not leaving alone. Despite the distance and the pain, he refuses to be alone, clinging to the hope that one day he will be reunited with his loved one and can face the world together.
Line by Line Meaning
And so many days of longing now--
I've been longing for you for so many days now.
Why should it ever be this far?
Why do we have to be so far apart from each other?
Where I get frightened;
Sometimes I get scared and worried about the distance between us.
I could never gather birds enough to carry 'round your
Part.
I wish I could bring enough birds to carry a part of you to me.
But I see traces of your thoughts out here.
I can see traces of your thoughts and feelings wherever I go.
I see a sight; I hear a sound.
I see things and hear sounds that remind me of you.
I only comfort in the brittleness of days when I can
Hold what I just found.
The only comfort I find is in the fleeting moments when I can hold onto what I've found.
In the untired eyes of the laughing child,
I find solace in the eyes of a happy, carefree child.
And the dirtiest sweater he owns.
And in the simple, worn-out sweater he wears.
Early sun warmed mine,
Under the warmth of the early sun,
And all those life-like sins
That will pull out the memories to show.
All of our flaws and mistakes that seem so real and vivid.
I'm not leavin' alone;
I won't leave this place alone;
I'm not leavin' alone.
I won't leave without you by my side.
If just that weather-beatin' plane was here--
If only I had a plane that could brave any weather and take me to you.
Haven't seen it since I came.
I haven't seen a plane like that since I arrived here.
Can only wonder if it's near or in the skies
When this damn city sounds the same.
I can only wonder if it's hovering nearby or soaring above, amongst the sounds of this monotonous city.
And sometimes I'm just a tangle in this trampled wheat.
Sometimes I feel lost and tangled up amongst the chaos of life.
Shirk a-like a losing dog.
I feel like a defeated, helpless dog.
If just tonight that I could be where you are near
And just forget where I am lost.
If only tonight I could be close to you and forget about how lost I feel.
In the untired eyes of the laughing child,
I find solace in the eyes of a happy, carefree child.
And the dirtiest sweater he owns.
And in the simple, worn-out sweater he wears.
Early sun warmed mine,
Under the warmth of the early sun,
And all those life-like sins
That will pull out the memories to show.
All of our flaws and mistakes that seem so real and vivid.
I'm not leavin' alone;
I won't leave this place alone;
I'm not leavin' alone.
I won't leave without you by my side.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kristian Matsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nonaprawdesmieszne
he definetly sound better live. that's good. love it
@underthewater_
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@aaverga
this guy makes me cry, he is really a true musician
@puttefnaskk
Love it! Flawless performance
@AlreadyAUser
I absolutely love this type of setting for shows
@21SDCharger
i watch this video for 2:30 and beyond.. but yes the entire song is great. but that part where he takes his voice to the next level is just amazing.
@easelnorela
Just when I thought I'd heard all the Tallest Man On Earth songs out there; what a godsend!
@RayasNegroOvejas
He is so tall he reaches the sun, take the heat and make it into sound.
@SkjonnhetOveralt
this song makes me cry...beautiful
@xxbilla
Love this channel, Love Tallest Man.