Me And The Farmer
Beautiful South And The Housemartins Lyrics
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Through stormy weather and bottles of wine
If I pull my weight he?ll treat me well
But if I?m late he?ll give me hell
And thought it?s all hard work no play
Farmer is a happy crook
Jesus hates him everyday
?cause jesus gave and farmer took
{won?t he let you go? } probably no
{won?t he let you go? } probably no
{why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know
{why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know
Me and the farmer like brother, like sister
Getting on like hand and blister
Me and the farmer
He?s chopped down sheep, planted trees
And helped the countryside to breathe
Ripped up fields, bullied flocks
And worked his workers right around the clock
It may seem strange but he?d admit
Intentions aren?t exactly true
And through God loves his wife a bit
He hates the farmer through and through
{won?t he let you go? } probably no
{won?t he let you go? } probably no
{why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know
{why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know
Me and the farmer like brother, like sister
Getting on like hand and blister
Me and the farmer
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All we?ve got is London zoo
?cause farmer owns them all
Repeat Chorus ? ad lib to fade
The song "Me and the Farmer" by Beautiful South and The Housemartins is an intriguing piece that narrates a complicated relationship between the singer and the farmer. Through the lyrics, we see that the singer and the farmer have a good relationship despite the farmer being a tough boss. They work hard, play hard, and seem to genuinely care for each other - like brother and sister. However, there is an underlying theme of conflict in their relationship, which is revealed as the song progresses.
The lyrics paint the portrait of a farmer who is harsh but fair, and who treats his workers well, but also takes advantage of his position for personal gain. There is a suggestion that he is not entirely honest in his dealings, as he is a "happy crook" who is disliked by Jesus for taking what was given to him. The farmer is presented as a complex character with good and bad qualities, which makes the relationship between him and the singer all the more complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and the Farmer get on fine
I have a good relationship with the farmer.
Through stormy weather and bottles of wine
We have been through tough times together and shared happy times too.
If I pull my weight he?ll treat me well
The farmer is fair and rewards hard work.
But if I?m late he?ll give me hell
If I do not meet my responsibilities, the farmer will be unhappy with me.
And thought it?s all hard work no play
Even though the work is difficult, there is no opportunity for leisure or fun.
Farmer is a happy crook
The farmer is content with his dishonest ways.
Jesus hates him everyday
Christians disapprove of the farmer's behaviors.
?cause jesus gave and farmer took
The farmer has taken more than what he deserved.
{won?t he let you go? } probably no
It is unlikely that the farmer will allow me to leave.
{why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know
I am unsure why the farmer treats me the way he does.
Me and the farmer like brother, like sister
Our connection is like that of siblings.
Getting on like hand and blister
We work together very well.
He?s chopped down sheep, planted trees
The farmer has cut down sheep and planted trees.
And helped the countryside to breathe
His work has had an impact on the environment.
Ripped up fields, bullied flocks
The farmer has ruined fields and mistreated animals.
And worked his workers right around the clock
The farmer has made his employees work very hard for long hours.
It may seem strange but he?d admit
The farmer acknowledges that his behavior might seem unusual.
Intentions aren?t exactly true
His motives are not completely honest.
And through God loves his wife a bit
The farmer has some affection for his spouse, but not much.
He hates the farmer through and through
The artist despises the farmer for his actions.
All things bright and beautiful
All living things are beautiful.
All creatures great and small
All living things, no matter their size, are important.
All we?ve got is London zoo
We only have the zoo in the city.
?cause farmer owns them all
The farmer has control over all the animals.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN PETER CULLIMORE, PAUL HEATON
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