Willow
Fergal Matthews Lyrics
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In the garden
Of my savior
As the parasol
Gently shades her
I can't see you
When I want to
With our old lives
Left behind us
We are new now
Oh yeah
Only way I want to be
Only thing I want to see
Only way I want to live
Only one I want to love
Only way I want to be
Only one I want to see
Only way I want to live
Only one I want to love
By the old wood
Burning
In the garden
As the moths fly
Through the flames
Like our little harlem
I can't see you
When I want to
Where I am now
With our old lives
Left behind us
We are new now
Oh yeah
Only way I want to be
Only one I want to see
Only way I want to live
Only one I want to love
Only way I want to be
Only one I want to see
Only way I want to live
Only one I want to love
The lyrics of Fergal Matthews's song Willow evoke a sense of introspection, of looking back on old lives and embracing new beginnings. The first verse paints a picture of a garden, where the singer is seeking solace and peace in the presence of their savior. The use of the metaphorical parasol highlights the idea of protection, perhaps suggesting that the singer is seeking refuge from something or someone.
The second verse shifts the focus to a burning wood in the garden, with moths flying through the flames, evoking an image of something beautiful yet fleeting. The use of the phrase "like our little harlem" is enigmatic, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue, possibly referencing a personal experience or memory.
The repeated refrain "Only way I want to be, only one I want to see, only way I want to live, only one I want to love" suggests a desire for simplicity, a longing for a singular focus and a distillation of what really matters in life. The lyrics of Willow are open to interpretation, but ultimately convey a sense of contemplation, of reflecting on the past and embracing the present.
Line by Line Meaning
By the bright leaves
The singer is in a garden, noticing the bright and vibrant leaves around them.
In the garden
The singer is currently located in a garden.
Of my saviour
The garden belongs to the singer's saviour, who they likely worship or admire greatly.
As the parasol
There is a parasol present in the garden.
Gently shades her
The parasol is providing gentle shade to someone, possibly the artist themselves or another person.
I can't see you
The singer is unable to see the person they want to see.
When I want to
The singer desires to see this person, but is unable to at the current moment.
Where I am now
The artist is currently in a location where they cannot see the person they want to see.
With our old lives
The artist and the person they want to see have left behind their old lives, likely in pursuit of something new.
Left behind us
Their old lives are now in the past and they are moving forward in a new direction.
We are new now
They have started a new chapter in their lives together and are now different from who they used to be.
Oh yeah
This line is likely meant to express enthusiasm or excitement about their new beginnings.
Only way I want to be
The singer only wants to be a certain way, likely meaning they are content with their current state of being.
Only thing I want to see
The only thing the singer wants to see is the person they are unable to see currently.
Only way I want to live
The singer has a specific way they want to live their life.
Only one I want to love
The artist is deeply in love with the person they are unable to see currently and only wants to love them.
By the old wood
The artist is now by some old wood, possibly referencing a fire or bonfire.
Burning
The wood is on fire or burning currently.
As the moths fly
Moths are present in the area and are flying around the fire.
Through the flames
The moths are flying through the flames of the fire.
Like our little Harlem
This line's meaning is somewhat unclear, but it could be referencing a place or situation that is dear to the artist's heart, similar to how Harlem is an important cultural hub for African Americans.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: NANCY RUMBEL
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