Two Days on Lansdowne
Graham & Porter Lyrics


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A sweet wind passed in the forest
And moaned in the shadows above,
And he heard it sigh through the branches,
And it seemed as the voice of Love.

And he went his way for a season,
And came when he deemed it good:
But the trees were felled-and the voices
Had passed from the whispering Wood.





Overall Meaning

The above lyrics from Graham & Porter's song Two Days on Lansdowne are a beautiful depiction of the fleeting nature of love and human connections. The sweet wind passing through the forest symbolizes the voice of love, a force that binds people together and creates meaningful relationships. The singer hears the wind sighing through the branches, indicating the gentle and affectionate nature of love.


However, this love is transient, just like the wind passing by. The singer goes away for a season, and when they return, the trees have been felled, and the voices from the whispering wood have disappeared. This represents the ephemeral nature of relationships in human life, where we can form strong bonds with people who eventually move on or are taken away from us.


The lyrics capture the bittersweet moments in life when we realize that some of the most precious moments and connections are fleeting and cannot be recaptured. It reminds us to cherish the moments we have with our loved ones and to take nothing for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

A sweet wind passed in the forest
A refreshing breeze blew among the trees


And moaned in the shadows above,
Making a mournful noise as it rustled through the treetops


And he heard it sigh through the branches,
He listened to the sound of the wind weave through the leaves


And it seemed as the voice of Love.
The noise appeared like an intonation of affection


And he went his way for a season,
He departed for a while


And came when he deemed it good:
And returned at a time he judged suitable


But the trees were felled-
However, the trees were chopped down


and the voices
And the sounds


Had passed from the whispering Wood.
Had vanished from the murmuring forest




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Written by: Ian Venables

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