Hush Arbors is the primary musical project of singer-songwriter/guitarist, … Read Full Bio ↴Hush Arbors is the primary musical project of singer-songwriter/guitarist, Keith Wood, from Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. His music sees traditional folk merged with elements of country and psychedelic music. Along with releasing solo material he is also a touring member of Current 93 and Voice of the Seven Thunders. He has toured with and worked with musicians including Current 93, Six Organs of Admittance, Sunburned Hand of the Man, Jack Rose, Wooden Wand and Voice of the Seven Woods.

Hush Arbors is currently signed to Thurston Moore's Massachusetts-based Ecstatic Peace! label.

Web site: http://www.ecstaticpeace.com/husharbors

Fast Asleep
Hush Arbors Lyrics

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Some dream of mercy
Some dream of gold
Some dream of their sleep
Ain’t nobody even told
But I dream of you dear
With two hands to hold you so near
Ain’t it strange dear
To be in the city all alone

Sometimes I can’t find
My house and nobody’s even home

Cause I won't be fast asleep when you rise
Cause that old highway ain’t my life

Crossing the field dear
To reach the slope of the cave
Following the river
To the places that we made
Down in the hollow
The fire burning oh so bright
You in my arms dear
Holding you oh, oh so tight

[Repeat

Overall Meaning

Verse 1]
The lyrics of Hush Arbors's song Fast Asleep explore a deep sense of loneliness and longing for a connection with another person. The opening lines describe how different people have different desires and aspirations in their dreams, but the singer's dream is solely focused on the person they love. The line "ain't nobody even told" highlights how this love is an unspoken or hidden desire, perhaps unrequited, and known only to the singer. The lyrics also depict a sense of disorientation and lostness in the city, where the singer cannot even find their own home, emphasizing the isolation and disconnection they feel from their surroundings.

The chorus provides a sense of hope and a break from the sense of isolation in the previous verses. The singer declares that they will not be asleep when their loved one rises, suggesting a willingness to be present and available for them. The line "Cause that old highway ain’t my life" further reinforces this desire for a deeper connection and rejecting a life of wandering aimlessly, both physically and emotionally. The second verse describes a specific place where the singer and their loved one have shared memories and experiences, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences in relationships. The imagery of the fire burning bright and the singer holding their loved one so tight paints a vivid picture of an intimate and meaningful moment between two people.

Overall, Fast Asleep conveys a sense of longing, isolation, and a yearning for a deeper emotional connection. It highlights the importance of shared experiences and intimate moments between two people, and the hope that these moments bring to people who feel lost and disconnected.

Line by Line Meaning

Some dream of mercy
Some people dream of kindness and compassion

Some dream of gold
Some people dream of wealth and riches

Some dream of their sleep
Some people dream about sleeping peacefully

Ain’t nobody even told
No one has even mentioned what they dream about

But I dream of you dear
My dream is about you, my beloved

With two hands to hold you so near
I dream of holding you close with both of my hands

Ain’t it strange dear
Isn't it unusual, my dear?

To be in the city all alone
It's strange to be alone in the midst of the city

Sometimes I can’t find
Occasionally I am unable to locate

My house and nobody’s even home
My house is empty with nobody there

Cause I won't be fast asleep when you rise
Because I won't be sleeping soundly when you wake up