Gather Round
'Love' (with Arthur Lee) Lyrics
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And then you can ring it and go fair thee well
And the leaves don't fall on my grandfather's grave
‘Cos the trees have been replaced with the city buildings
Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
I'm gonna tell another story ‘bout an animal called man
Well, he struts all around with his tailor made suits
But his mind is all filled up with bullshit
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Join in singing and feeling this place
I'd like to be in a lifetime that you can't erase
If you don't like my story then don't buy my songs
‘Cos I wouldn't want you to listen to anything wrong
Take a while, take, take a while
Take, take, take a while, take a while
Take a while
The lyrics of "Gather Round" by Love with Arthur Lee talk about the changes that have happened over time in the world, as well as the importance of being true to oneself. The first verse talks about how things may have changed in the world because the trees have been replaced by city buildings. Despite this, the singer has a bell that they offer to the listeners, which they can use to say farewell. It seems that they want to emphasize the idea of holding onto something that may seem insignificant but has meaning to them.
In the second verse, the singer invites people to listen to their story about the "animal called man". Despite his fancy clothes, the singer suggests that this man is filled with "bullshit". It could be a criticism of the idea of being superficial and overlooking what truly matters in life. The chorus invites people to join in singing and feeling the music, and the singer expresses the desire to be a part of a lifetime that is unforgettable. The last lines are directed at those who may not appreciate the message of the song, suggesting that they should not listen to it if they cannot appreciate something that resonates with them.
Overall, "Gather Round" by Love with Arthur Lee invites people to listen to a story that touches upon themes of authenticity, holding onto things that have meaning, and embracing life's precious moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I will invite you, I'll give you my bell
I am extending an invitation to you and offering you my bell.
And then you can ring it and go fair thee well
You are welcome to ring the bell and then depart cordially.
And the leaves don't fall on my grandfather's grave
The city buildings have replaced the trees, so leaves do not fall on my grandfather's grave anymore.
‘Cos the trees have been replaced with the city buildings
The city buildings have taken the place of the trees that used to be there.
Gather ‘round people as fast as you can
Come gather around quickly, everyone.
I'm gonna tell another story ‘bout an animal called man
I'm about to share another tale about the complex creature known as man.
Well, he struts all around with his tailor made suits
Man is frequently seen parading around in his stylish, customized clothing.
But his mind is all filled up with bullshit
Despite his fancy exterior, man's thoughts are often nonsensical and unimportant.
Join in singing and feeling this place
Together, let's participate in the experience of this place by singing and feeling it.
I'd like to be in a lifetime that you can't erase
I desire to create a legacy that will endure and cannot be erased.
If you don't like my story then don't buy my songs
If you don't appreciate my storytelling, then I suggest you don't purchase my music.
‘Cos I wouldn't want you to listen to anything wrong
I don't want you to encounter anything that you deem as deceptive or incorrect.
Take a while, take, take a while
Slow down and take your time, take as long as you need.
Take, take, take a while, take a while
Take your time, don't rush or hurry.
Take a while
Be patient, take the time you need.
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Written by: ARTHUR TAYLOR LEE
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