Fields Of Gold
Michael Lyrics
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It paid the debts of my kills
My soul was sold, and all I owned,
To buy up what I had seen
I can't quite remember the cost
It seems even dreams were a loss
But I cleared out the timber and made me a home
It's the one with the lights always on
The thought brought a shake to my hand
My brothers were telling me that I'd be a fool
And I knew they were right
I've wondered if there's another lot
That's holding more than what I've got
But when you have a share in forever somehow
It's easy to quiet that voice
It's been easy to quiet that voice
I once struck gold in this field
I can't quite remember the cost
I once thought of selling the land
It's easy to quiet that voice
The first verse of "Fields of Gold" by Michael Patches Stewart sets the scene of the song. It speaks of the inevitable memory that will linger when the west wind blows upon the fields of barley. It alludes to a moment that has already passed, where the "sun in his jealous sky" was forgotten as they walked through the golden fields. The two lovers took their love to the field, and as they walked through it, her hair fell amidst the gold which was likened to the intimate moment they shared.
The second verse expands on the initial idea of taking love to the field. The man pleads for his lover to stay with him among the fields of barley. He promises to forget the jealousy of the sun and its sky as long as they are together in the fields of gold. The description of the wind moving like a lover also conveys the poetic nature of this song. It rises the partner's body as they kiss amongst the gold, giving the scene an ethereal, romantic quality.
The final verse shows the passing of time, many years since they first walked the fields of barley. But still, their memory lingers when the west wind moves upon the fields, and the sun sets upon the fields of gold. The promise made in the second verse - to walk in fields of gold - is remembered. For that moment, they had the world and all it ever meant, to them alone.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You will think of me when the cool breeze blows over the golden fields of barley
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
Being in the fields of gold with me will make you forget about the blazing sun above us
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
She brought her lover to enjoy the beauty of the barley fields for a while
In his arms she fell as her hair came down among the fields of gold
She fell into his embrace and her hair flowed among the gold-colored fields
Will you stay with me, will you be my love among the fields of barley?
Would you choose to stay with me and be my love in the midst of the barley fields?
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we lie in fields of gold
As we lie down together in the fields of gold, we will pay no attention to the sun shining above us
See the west wind move like a lover so upon the fields of barley.
Observe the way the cool breeze caresses the barley fields, similar to the way a lover would do
Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth among the fields of gold
Feel her body respond when you kiss her passionately in the golden fields
I never made promises lightly and there have been some that I've broken
I have always taken my commitments seriously, although there were times when I failed to keep them
But I swear in the days still left we'll walk in fields of gold
But I make a sincere promise that in the remaining days, we will walk together in the fields of gold
Many years have passed since those summer days among the fields of barley
Several years have gone by since we spent our summer days wandering in the barley fields
See the children run as the sun goes down among the fields of gold
Observe the children playing and running around while the sun is setting over the fields of gold
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
My memory will be triggered by the cool breeze blowing over the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky when we walked in fields of gold
You can describe the intense brightness of the sun and how it looked on the day we spent walking in the fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold, when we walked in fields of gold
When we were together in the fields of gold, when we walked hand in hand in the fields of gold
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Charles King
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Fields Of Gold written by Sting in 1993. Eva Cassidy recorded it in 1996 a few months before she Died. Michael Bolton recoded this version in 2011 using Eva's voice in a Duet. Please Download from i Tunes.. Enjoy my Video. - DjGerry
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@christinewatts2531
The angelic voice of Eva Cassidy singing this ethereal song is perfection. Michael's rendition with Eva is heavenly.
Such a sorrowful young death.
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@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
Dj Gerry - SPECIAL Videos he would have been on stage in 1996 alongside Eva and that would be excellent to see both Michael and Eva Singing together
@zeuso.1947
No doubt the most beautiful duet in human history.
@paddykuku18
Even in death Eva still lives on. Micheal's voice is golden and together it sounds magical. Thanks for uploading this wonderful GIFT......
@anipsalamkram
I believe Sting said that when he first heard Eva's version, he wept. In my (humble) opinion, no one has done the song better than Eva. Her arrangements in covering many songs were better than the originals.
@candicefrost4561
Wow. The fact that he honored this beautiful work with a duet is... deserving of a smile. It's so lovely, I couldn't quite tell they weren't doing this together. Still, I suppose there's the clarity in each vocal recording that just distinctly separates them. But that doesn't matter. What a tribute to her! Thanks to you, Michael Bolton!
@user-rc9kt2kr2b
Это просто потрясающе. Лучшее исполнение этой песни. Голос Евы будет жить вечно!!!
@guitarsword1
Best version of Fields of Gold ever recorded. Tnx Eva, Michael , and the producer , David , who bought this music to life. And let’s not forget the writer, Sting.