Peasant's promise
Blackmore's Night Lyrics
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On a wild mare that was so perfectly white
I'd dreamed he'd return and I was right
Wishes can come true when you wish with all your might
One look in his eyes, I had realized
His life was so simple, he had no disguise
He lived day to day, no promise he would stay
But in these few words he stole my heart away
I am but a poor man when I'm cut I bleed
A more humble man you never will meet
And here is my heart for only you to keep"
In the shade of the willow tree
My poor peasant promised to me
No scholarly thoughts, he couldn't pay high costs
And sometimes it feels like he's totally lost
But he said this true and he said it loud
I promise you my heart with this solemn vow
One warm summer night, he rode into sight
On a wild mare that was so perfectly white
I'd dreamed he'd return and I was right
Wishes can come true when you wish with all your might
In the shade of the willow tree
My poor peasant promised to me
The song "Peasant's Promise" by Blackmore's Night is a romantic ballad that celebrates the love between a peasant girl and a simple man. The song tells the story of the girl's longing for the man to return, and the joy and fulfillment she experiences when he does. The lyrics describe the man's humility and sincerity, and his willingness to give his heart to the girl.
The song captures the essence of true love that is based on mutual respect and understanding, rather than material possessions or social status. The man's simple lifestyle and lack of ambition are not a hindrance to the relationship, but rather an asset that allows the couple to appreciate the small pleasures of life and cherish each other's company.
The willow tree mentioned in the song is a symbol of the couple's love, as it represents the idea of resilience and growth in the face of adversity. The shade of the tree provides a peaceful haven for the couple to rest and reflect on their love, and to make promises that they intend to keep.
Line by Line Meaning
One warm summer night, he rode into sight
A man on a white mare appeared on a summer night
On a wild mare that was so perfectly white
The mare he was riding was completely white and looked untamed
I'd dreamed he'd return and I was right
The woman had a dream of his return which came true
Wishes can come true when you wish with all your might
The song implies that if you wish for something hard enough, it may come true
One look in his eyes, I had realized
The woman realized something about him just by looking into his eyes
His life was so simple, he had no disguise
The man lived a simple life without any dishonesty or hiding himself
He lived day to day, no promise he would stay
The man had no long-term plans, he lived only in the present moment
But in these few words he stole my heart away
Despite his simple lifestyle and unpredictability, the man touched the woman's heart with his words
He said, 'My life's not to lead through power or greed
The man spoke of his humble lifestyle and how he did not seek power or wealth
I am but a poor man when I'm cut I bleed
Despite his humility, the man is still human and vulnerable to pain and injury
A more humble man you never will meet
The man is extremely humble, perhaps to the point of being rare
And here is my heart for only you to keep
The man offers his heart to the woman, but only to her alone
In the shade of the willow tree
The couple was under the shade of a willow tree, a stereotypical romantic setting
My poor peasant promised to me
The woman referred to her lover as a 'peasant', but also acknowledges his promise to her
No scholarly thoughts, he couldn't pay high costs
The man was not educated or wealthy
And sometimes it feels like he's totally lost
The man might come off as lost or aimless at times
But he said this true and he said it loud
Despite his perceived shortcomings, the man spoke his honest feelings loudly
I promise you my heart with this solemn vow
The man makes a solemn vow to give his heart to the woman
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CANDICE NIGHT, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
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