Fause Fause
Kris Drever Lyrics
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Tae me my love
An often ye've changed yer mind
But nou ye've lain yer love
On some other fair one
I fear ye'r nae longer mine
I have climbed intae a tree that wis too high for me
Seekin fruit whaur there wasn't any growin
I've drawn warm water from beneath the cauld, cauld clay
An against the stream i was rowin
Fause, Fause hae ye been
But I intend tae climb intae some far higher tree
An herrie the white snowflake's nest
An doun i will fall withoot any fear
Intae the airms that luve me the best
Fause, Fause hae ye been
Fause, Fause hae ye been
Tae me my love
An often ye've changed yer mind
But nou ye've lain yer love
On some other fair one
I fear ye'r nae longer mine
Fause, Fause hae ye been
The song "Fause Fause" by Kris Drever explores the complex emotions of a lover towards their significant other who has been unfaithful. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of betrayal and heartbreak, as the singer acknowledges how untrue their love has been. He sings, "Fause, Fause hae ye been/ Tae me my love/ An often ye've changed yer mind," allowing listeners to understand the depths of his pain.
The singer also reflects on his own mistakes and his past naivety when he sings, "I have climbed intae a tree that wis too high for me/ Seekin fruit whaur there wasn't any growin/ I've drawn warm water from beneath the cauld, cauld clay/ An against the stream, I was rowin." Through these lines, he acknowledges his own shortcomings in the relationship and how his unrealistic expectations caused him to grasp at something that was not there.
Despite the hurt and pain, the song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer decides to move forward and find someone who truly loves him for who he is. He says, "But I intend tae climb intae some far higher tree/ An herrie the white snowflake's nest/ An doun, I will fall withoot any fear/ Intae the airms that luve me the best," indicating his desire to let go of the past and find a more genuine love.
Overall, "Fause Fause" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the complexities of infidelity and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Fause, Fause hae ye been
You have been deceptive, deceptive to me, my love, and you have changed your mind frequently.
But nou ye've lain yer love
On some other fair one
I fear ye'r nae longer mine
But now you have given your love to another, and I am afraid that you are no longer mine.
I have climbed intae a tree that wis too high for me
Seekin fruit whaur there wasn't any growin
I've drawn warm water from beneath the cauld, cauld clay
An against the stream i was rowin
I have tried to reach beyond my capabilities, searching for fruit where none grew, and have tried to draw warmth from cold, barren surroundings, rowing against the current.
But I intend tae climb intae some far higher tree
An herrie the white snowflake's nest
An doun i will fall withoot any fear
Intae the airms that luve me the best
But now, I plan to climb to an even higher tree and disturb the nest of the pure and fragile snowflake. I will fall without fear into the arms of the one who loves me most.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KRIS JOHN ROBERT DREVER
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@dfstarborn
Stunning song, and one of the best folk songs I've ever heard.. It's truly a gem in the rough gathering dust here on youtube which is a shame.
@dfstarborn
This should be huge worldwide a criminally underrated folk song.
@angeloferiante1
So amazingly beautiful!! How is he not more well known here!? Heard this on the radio and fell in love, so that's why I'm here and will share to my wall to help promote this amazing artist!!
@dfstarborn
Share it I guess.. Stunning song, agree 100%...
@bryanscott4773
Ruth Notmans version is well worth a listen.