Tell The Story
Farm - the Lyrics
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They tell of stories of time's gone by
They tell of broken dreams and promises
Of all those forgotten lies
Tell the story you know too well
Just sit back for a while
And listen to the story I tell
Oh, you tell the story
Oh, you tell the story
You tell the story
(You heard ten times before)
You wait for the day, it must come soon
To get you away from your feelings of gloom
There's no real hope and there's none on it's way
You only survive from day to day
Oh, you tell the story
Oh, you tell the story
You tell the story
(You heard ten times before)
Oh, you tell the story
Oh, you tell the story
You tell the story
Oh, you tell the story
Oh, you tell the story
You tell the story
(You heard ten times before)
You tell a story of a city proud
You tell the story, you shout it out loud
The same old story, you wanna hear no more
The same old story, you've heard ten times before
You tell a story of a city proud
You tell the story, you shout it out loud
The same old story, you wanna hear no more
The same old story, you've heard ten times before
You tell a story of a city proud
You tell the story, you shout it out loud
The same old story, you wanna hear no more
The same old story, you've heard ten times before
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In "Tell The Story," Farm describe the dilapidated buildings and waste grounds of a city that hold the memories and secrets of the past. The lyrics describe broken dreams, promises, and lies that have been forgotten over time, but can still be felt through the remnants of these buildings and landscapes. Despite the hopelessness that surrounds the singer, they still hold onto the desire for a better future, one that will take them away from their current state of "feelings of gloom."
The chorus repeats the phrase "you tell the story" multiple times, suggesting that the listener is the one who holds the power to share these stories and understand the history behind the buildings and waste grounds. The final verse emphasizes this idea, with the singer urging the listener to shout out the story of their city with the hope that it will not be forgotten and will lead to progress and change.
Overall, "Tell The Story" is a powerful commentary on the impact of time and neglect on the physical and emotional landscapes of a city, and the importance of acknowledging and understanding the stories that lie beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Call the disused derelict buildings
Let us visit the old, abandoned buildings that are no longer in use
They tell of stories of time gone by
These buildings have stories to tell about the past
They tell of broken dreams & promises
The buildings reveal the broken dreams and promises of people who once used them
Of all those forgotten lies
These buildings have become a symbol for all the lies that have been forgotten
And the waste grounds of a city proud
The unused and barren land in the city that was once proud now speaks a different story
Tell the story you know too well
This story is familiar to you and you know it very well
Just sit back for a while and listen to the story I tell
Take some time to sit down and listen as I tell you this story
You tell the story
You are the one telling this story
You heard ten times before
It's a story that you have heard many times in the past
You wait for the day it must come soon
You are eagerly waiting for a day that you hope will come soon
To get you away from your feelings of gloom
You hope that this day will take away your feelings of sadness and despair
There's no real hope and there's none on it's way
Unfortunately, there is no real hope and it doesn't seem like it's coming anytime soon
You only survive from day to day
You are barely surviving and taking things one day at a time
You tell a story of a city proud
You are telling the story of a city that was once proud
You tell the story you shout it out loud
You are shouting out this story, hoping that someone will listen
The same old story you wanna hear no more
This is a story you are tired of hearing over and over again
The same old story you've heard ten times before
This is a story that you have already heard many times in the past
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