Fare Thee Well
Marcus Mumford; Oscar Isaac Lyrics
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I'd fly the river to the one I love
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Well, I had a man, who was long and tall
He moved his body like a cannon ball
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
And in my heart was an achin' pain
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Muddy river was muddy and wild
Can't give a bloody for my unborn child
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
So show us a bird flying high above
Life ain't worth living without the one you love
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
And fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
The song "Dink's Song" is a traditional folk song that has been covered by many artists, including Marcus Mumford. The song begins with the singer expressing a wish to have wings to fly to their lover. The singer then reminisces about a past lover who was long and tall, with movements like a cannonball. The chorus repeats the farewell wish, which could signify the end of the relationship or express a longing to be reunited with their loved one.
The verse that takes place in the pouring rain is particularly poignant, as the singer recalls feeling an aching pain in their heart. The following verse is more somber, with the muddy river symbolizing the difficulties the singer is facing. The line "Can't give a bloody for my unborn child" suggests that the singer may be pregnant and feels helpless in their current situation. The final verse returns to the idea of flying away, emphasizing the importance of love and suggesting that life is not worth living without it.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had wings like Noah's dove
If I had the freedom to travel to the one I love
I'd fly the river to the one I love
I'd cross any obstacle to be with the one I love
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my love, I hope you're doing well
Well, I had a man, who was long and tall
I used to have a lover who was tall and strong
He moved his body like a cannon ball
He was a powerful and energetic dancer
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my love, I hope you're doing well
I remember one evening in the pouring rain
I recall a night of sorrow and pain
And in my heart was an achin' pain
My heart was heavy with sadness
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my love, I hope you're doing well
Muddy river was muddy and wild
The river was dangerous and unpredictable
Can't give a bloody for my unborn child
I don't care about anything except being with my lover
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my love, I hope you're doing well
So show us a bird flying high above
Let us see a symbol of freedom and hope
Life ain't worth living without the one you love
Life is meaningless without the person you love
Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my love, I hope you're doing well
And fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my love, I hope you're doing well
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford, Joseph Henry Burnett, Oscar Isaac, Traditional
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@ahqzhengzhuan
Man I remember listening to this song back in 2014, that's when I discovered it. I was a freshman in high school, a very quiet kid for sure who really had no idea what's in front of him. And now 7 years later, to look back on this, it brings so many memories at the same time that I feel puzzled, yet I feel so nostalgic and kind of weird, to think of myself from that time, and look at myself now. I know this is an overused phrase but really - time fricking flies, real fast. Cherish every moment, feel every moment the way you feel this song, just live man. Whoever reads this I hope you have a great day, and no matter what is going on in your life, don't look down, keep moving forward and keep living. Life is an adventure for sure.
@IdioticSynergy
Same here Mate. Nostalgia is a bitch ain't it? I used to listen to this song all the time in high school
@ryunhorn8836
This is why there should be a LOVE emoji for posts on YOUTUBE.
@CT-6210
@luodansixiang Just found this today after looking for a similar, sadder song I know from the Revolutionary War tv show, Turn: Washington's Spies. I go back to that one once every so often, and I guess I found another good one too. Interesting you say you were a freshman in 2014 bc I was too, we must be more or less the same age, but I still don't know what's in front of me haha. I do know though that some kind of solar EMP disaster will happen to the whole earth soon, so I guess that explains why I've never really known what I wanted to do with my life lol. Sorry I haven't any other way to say this, I just wanted to tell someone at least to try to save one life, as crazy as I sound here. Go ahead and call bullshit if you want, but I just wanted to tell you that bc it's cool to find another mature zoomer my age haha. I hope you survive it and find peace and the truth. I used to disregard doomsday preppers until I learned about Agenda 2030 four years ago among other things, let alone Covid following afterward and next being this EMP, it has all weighed heavily on my heart because I can't find evidence to refute it. I wish I was speaking nonsense, and I'm sorry I don't have the link with me, but please search The Earth Disaster Documentary by the channel Suspicious Observers. You have every right to know what's going on, I can tell you deserve to survive this (not like I'm the one calling the shots lol) and pass on that wisdom. I pray you'll find a way to keep your friends and family safe! Godspeed, dude, farewell!
@LadyTylerBioRodriguez
My mother bought the soundtrack for Easter. Played that every day on the way to school. Lost her a few years back. Musics still good almost ten years later.
@beloveddaughter8585
@@CT-6210 Im sorry you seem to feel so hopeless. There is a way out Josh. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Light. Only through Jesus. He has already paid the price for you. Just ask Him. ❤️
@ManMan-bj8it
50% Supernatural fans
40% Inside Llewyn Davis fans
10% Folk music fans
@branchy7159
why supernatural?
@Kris_AB
@@branchy7159
Song must've been part of an episode of "Supernatural".
@DaanvanZutphen
Let me have that that folk music i came here because of mumford and sons of course😁