Adult Lullaby
Mediæval Bæbes Lyrics


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Lollay, lollay, little child
Why wepestou so sore
Nedes mostou wepe
It was iyarked thee yore
Ever to lib in sorrow
And sich and mourne evere
As thine eldren did er this
Whil hi alives were

Lollay, lollay little child
Child, lollay, lullow




You have come into
An alien world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mediæval Bæbes's song "Adult Lullaby" speak to the universal human experience of feeling overwhelmed and sad in difficult times. The repetition of "lollay" and "lullaby" throughout the song serves as a soothing refrain that provides comfort and reassurance. The opening lines ask the child why they are crying and then remind them that it is natural to cry and feel sadness. It is almost as though the song is giving the child permission to feel their feelings and reassuring them that they are not alone in their sorrow.


The second verse speaks to the harsh realities of the world that the child has been born into. It acknowledges that life is often full of sorrow and difficulty, but it does so in a gentle and compassionate way. The last line, "You have come into an alien world," is particularly poignant. It speaks to the idea that we are all strangers in a strange land, trying to make our way in a world that is often confusing and overwhelming.


Overall, "Adult Lullaby" is a beautiful and haunting song that evokes a sense of both sadness and comfort. It speaks to the shared human experience of struggling with difficult emotions and trying to find our way in a world that can be both beautiful and challenging.


Line by Line Meaning

Lollay, lollay, little child
Addressing the child with a soothing lullaby


Why wepestou so sore
Why are you crying so much?


Nedes mostou wepe
It's necessary that you cry


It was iyarked thee yore
Destined to be melancholic since birth


Ever to lib in sorrow
To live a life full of pain and grief


And sich and mourne evere
And to constantly lament and mourn


As thine eldren did er this
As your ancestors did before you


Whil hi alives were
When they were alive


Child, lollay, lullow
Continuing to soothe the child with a lullaby


You have come into
You were brought into


An alien world
A strange and unfamiliar world to you




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