Lady D'Arbanville
Cat Stevens Lyrics
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I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
My Lady d'Arbanville, why does it grieve me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low, why do you breathe so low
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
My Lady d'Arbanville, you look so cold tonight
Your lips feel like winter
Your skin has turned to white, your skin has turned to white
My Lady d'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
La la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
My Lady d'Arbanville, why does it grieve me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low, why do you breathe so low
I loved you my lady, though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die, this rose will never die
I loved you my lady, though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die, this rose will never die
The song "Lady D'Arbanville" by Cat Stevens is about loss and grief after the death of a loved one. The singer is addressing Lady D'Arbanville, who is lying still in her grave. He is questioning why she is so silent and cold, and why she breathes so low. He promises to wake her up tomorrow and be with her. He talks about a rose that will never die, symbolizing his love for her that will endure beyond her death.
The song has a haunting melody and simple guitar accompaniment that reflect the somber mood of the lyrics. Stevens' voice is tender and melancholy, conveying the depth of his emotions. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the sense of longing and loss, while the la la la's add a touch of surrealism.
Overall, "Lady D'Arbanville" is a poignant meditation on the fleeting nature of life and love, and the enduring power of memory and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
My Lady d'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
The singer wonders why Lady D'Arbanville is so still in her sleep.
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
The singer plans to awaken Lady D'Arbanville and have her fulfill his needs.
My Lady d'Arbanville, why does it grieve me so?
The singer is saddened by Lady D'Arbanville's silence and lack of response.
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low, why do you breathe so low
The artist is concerned about Lady D'Arbanville's quietness and low breathing.
My Lady d'Arbanville, you look so cold tonight
The artist notices Lady D'Arbanville's cold appearance.
Your lips feel like winter
Your skin has turned to white, your skin has turned to white
Lady D'Arbanville's lips and skin feel cold and lifeless.
My Lady d'Arbanville, why does it grieve me so?
The singer is still saddened by Lady D'Arbanville's lack of response and vitality.
La la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
This is a repetitive verse that doesn't convey any specific meaning.
I loved you my lady, though in your grave you lie
The artist loved Lady D'Arbanville even though she is dead.
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die, this rose will never die
The artist promises to always be with Lady D'Arbanville and to keep her memory alive with a never-dying rose.
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My lady D'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
My lady D'Arbanville, why does it grieve me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low, why do you breathe so low?
My lady D'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
My lady D'Arbanville, you look so cold tonight
Your lips feel like winter
Your skin has turned to white, your skin has turned to white
My lady D'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
My lady D'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
I loved you my lady, though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die, this rose will never die
I loved you my lady, though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die, this rose will never die
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Lyrics:
My Lady d'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
My Lady d'Arbanville why does it grieve me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low, why do you breathe so low
My Lady d'Arbanville why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
My Lady d'Arbanville, you look so cold tonight
Your lips feel like winter
Your skin has turned to white, your skin has turned to white
My Lady d'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill, yes, you will be my fill
La la la la la
My Lady d'Arbanville why does it grieve me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low, why do you breathe so low
I loved you my lady, though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die, this rose will never die
I loved you my lady, though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
@ZeldaRosenthal
It’s 2:30 AM, and I am in the hospital for the twelfth time since March with Stage 4 lung cancer. I have decided to stop the chemo and let nature roll me along. Thank you for this beautiful music.❤
@katefreeman6212
❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
@RedRobin13
God love you, my brother.
@laurakelseymusic
Hugs from afar
@Jean-kz7rr
Bless you and much love 😍 you are a brave soul, how old are you and what is your name darling, do you have people who love you around you or support for you, sending much love sweetheart xx
@grundx3
god bless you
@deabeckwith3897
I am 73 and love this song and all of his music!
@LeFourbe82
I am 38 and love this song and all of his music!
@susangrossman8431
Me too. Loved Cat Stevens for many years. I’m now 67 years old. Still listen to him on YouTube.
@Keithurban802
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶💕