Lately I've been thinking how much I miss my lady
Amoreena's in the cornfield brightening the daybreak
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay like a puppy child

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

I can see you sitting eating apples in the evening
The fruit juice flowing slowly, slowly, slowly
Down the bronze of your body
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay like a puppy child

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

Oh if only I could nestle in the cradle of your cabin
My arms around your shoulders the windows wide and open
While the swallow and the sycamore are playing in the valley
Oh I miss you Amoreena like a king bee misses honey

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

Lately I've been thinking how much I miss my lady
Amoreena's in the cornfield brightening the daybreak
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay like a puppy, like a puppy child

Overall Meaning

The song "Amoreena" by Elton John is a melancholic, yet romantic ode to a lost love. The singer expresses his longing for his lady, Amoreena, and reminisces about their time together. The opening lines, "Lately I've been thinking how much I miss my lady" set the tone for the rest of the song. He then describes Amoreena as being in a cornfield, "brightening the daybreak," living like a "lusty flower" and "rolling through the hay like a puppy child." These descriptions evoke images of Amoreena as being carefree and happy.

The singer then switches to describing how the rain falls and washes out the cattle town. He contrasts this with the image of Amoreena being far away, dreaming of crystal streams and of days gone by when they would laugh together. The image of Amoreena dreaming of crystal streams can be seen as a metaphor for her longing for a simpler, happier time. The singer then describes a memory of Amoreena, sitting and eating apples, with the juice flowing down her body. This sensual image captures a moment of happiness with her.

The final verses of the song see the singer longing to be with Amoreena again, expressing his desire to "nestle in the cradle of your cabin." He imagines a cozy scene, with his arms around her shoulders and the windows open, while "the swallow and the sycamore are playing in the valley." The song concludes with the singer repeating the opening lines, conveying his deep sense of missing his lady.

Overall, "Amoreena" is a wistful, nostalgic song that captures the fleeting nature of love and the inherent sadness of its loss.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've been thinking how much I miss my lady
Recently, I have been reflecting on how much I long for my significant other.

Amoreena's in the cornfield brightening the daybreak
Amoreena is in the cornfield, shining brightly as the sun rises.

Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
She is living with a vibrant and enthusiastic nature, running through the fields for hours.

Rolling through the hay like a puppy child
She is enjoying life like a young and carefree animal, rolling around in the hay.

And when it rains the rain falls down
During the rain, the drops fall from the sky.

Washing out the cattle town
The rain is cleaning out the town where the cattle reside.

And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
She is far away, cozy and warm in her comfortable bedding.

And she dreams of crystal streams
She dreams of a clear and pure body of water.

Of days gone by when we would lean
She thinks back to when we used to lean on each other.

Laughing fit to burst upon each other
We used to laugh so much that we almost couldn't hold it in.

I can see you sitting eating apples in the evening
I can imagine you sitting and enjoying apples in the evening.

The fruit juice flowing slowly, slowly, slowly
The sweet juice from the fruit is slowly trickling down your body.

Down the bronze of your body
The juice is flowing down your tanned and glowing skin.

Oh if only I could nestle in the cradle of your cabin
Oh, how I wish I could snuggle with you in the cozy little home you have created.

My arms around your shoulders the windows wide and open
I would hold you close, while the open windows let in the fresh air and sounds of nature.

While the swallow and the sycamore are playing in the valley
The sounds of the birds and the rustling of the trees would provide a peaceful background to our embrace.

Oh I miss you Amoreena like a king bee misses honey
I long for you, Amoreena, as much as a king bee yearns for sweet honey.

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