Sparrow and the Wolf
James Vincent McMorrow Lyrics

Sparrow and wolf lay as still as the blades of the grass
The sparrow and wolf were completely motionless, lying down like the grass around them.

Like worn leather boots, of colour and size that would last
The sparrow and wolf were like well-worn boots that were built to last, showing signs of their experiences.

Caught them a lark in a trap, and each held a wing
The sparrow and wolf had each caught a lark in a trap and were holding onto one of its wings each.

Then they tore it apart, before that small bird could sing
They killed the lark before it even had a chance to make a sound.

Confused by the wind, bruised by the size of the rain
The sparrow was disoriented by the wind and hurt by the force of the rain.

She turned in to him, begged for the light to remain
The sparrow sought comfort from the wolf, pleading for the light that was slowly fading away.

But plans have been made, all the furniture sold
Despite their close bond, the wolf had already made plans to leave and had sold everything, rendering any attempt to persuade him futile.

So store up your hate, use it for warmth when you're cold
The sparrow is advised to hold onto her negative emotions and use them as a source of comfort in times of hardship.

For I have seen no joy, only danger,
The artist has not experienced happiness, only threats and risks.

I see no joy, only strangers,
The world seems to be full of unfamiliar and hostile people.

I see no joy, see no joy in this world,
The singer is unable to find any happiness or positivity in their surroundings.

Should you, choose to go, please be careful of,
If the sparrow decides to leave, she is warned to be cautious and vigilant.

Lonesome roads, men who travel them,
The singer highlights the dangers of traveling alone and encountering unfamiliar men along the way.

Will not know, will not know of your ways
Strangers she meets on the road will not understand her and her struggles.

Still I have, seen no joy, only dangers, I
The singer reiterates their lack of positive experiences and abundance of risks.

See no joy, only strangers, I
The world seems even more unfriendly and threatening than before.

See no joy, see no joy in this world,
The artist remains unsatisfied and unhappy with their present situation.

You should choose to go, please remember what
If the sparrow decides to leave, she is advised to keep in mind what she has learned.

You have learned, from the little bird,
The sparrow is encouraged to take note of the lark's fate and apply its lessons to her own journey.

Always dear, always dear to my heart
The sparrow holds a special place in the artist's heart, despite their impending separation.