Harvesters
Nicolas Michaux Lyrics
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I try not to show it
Just a thing from the past that I keep
Locked in my head
You're the nicest dream I've ever had
Got a picture of you where your hair
Got a child that I carry around
In the tray my barrow
This was the nicest day we've ever shared
And you're the richest soil I'll ever sow
Now I can see wrinkles in the corners of your eyes
They mean we've been together for a long time
There's a wound on the bark of your soul
You don't talk about it
There's an oak that has grown wild and tall
Out of concrete
Still you're the nicest dream I've ever had
Got a picture of you where your hair
Gleans the sky and the meadow
There's a child that I carry around
In the tray my barrow
This was the nicest day we'll ever share
And you're the home I had been dreaming of
Now I can see weariness in the corner of your smile
It means we've been together for a long time
The song "Harvesters" by Nicolas Michaux is a reflective and nostalgic piece that speaks of the passage of time and the memories that we carry with us. The opening lines "There's a scar on the back of my neck/ I try not to show it/ Just a thing from the past that I keep/ Locked in my head" suggest that the singer is carrying around a physical reminder of some past trauma, but is trying to keep it hidden. This could also be interpreted as a metaphor for emotional scars and the way we try to bury memories that are difficult or painful to deal with.
The song then shifts focus to a relationship that the singer holds dear, describing the person as "the nicest dream I've ever had". The imagery of a picture and a child in a barrow suggests that this person represents a happy memory, something that the singer cherishes and wants to hold onto. The lines "This was the nicest day we've ever shared/ And you're the richest soil I'll ever sow" evoke a sense of gratitude and appreciation for a moment in time that was special and unlikely to be repeated.
As the song progresses, the singer observes changes in the person they are addressing, noting "wrinkles in the corners of your eyes" and "weariness in the corner of your smile". These changes are seen as signs of the passage of time and the way that life can wear us down, but they are also a testament to the enduring nature of the relationship. Despite the scars and wounds that both people carry, they have remained together and are still able to find beauty and meaning in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a scar on the back of my neck
I have an emotional wound that I try to hide from others
I try not to show it
I keep my emotional pain hidden within me
Just a thing from the past that I keep
My emotional wound is a memory from my past
Locked in my head
I keep the memory of my emotional wound contained within my thoughts
You're the nicest dream I've ever had
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me
Got a picture of you where your hair
I have a photo of you where your hair
Gleans the sky and the meadow
Your hair shines radiantly in the outdoors
Got a child that I carry around
I have the memory of a child that I hold onto
In the tray my barrow
Contained within the basket of a wheelbarrow
This was the nicest day we've ever shared
This day was the best time we ever spent together
And you're the richest soil I'll ever sow
You are the most valuable person I will ever have in my life
Now I can see wrinkles in the corners of your eyes
I can see the signs of aging in your appearance
They mean we've been together for a long time
Our relationship has lasted a significant amount of time
There's a wound on the bark of your soul
You have an emotional injury that you don't talk about
You don't talk about it
You keep your emotional pain private
There's an oak that has grown wild and tall
Despite the difficulty, you have grown into a strong and resilient person
Out of concrete
You have overcome great obstacles to reach this point
Still you're the nicest dream I've ever had
Despite your emotional pain, you are still the best thing that has ever happened to me
Got a picture of you where your hair
I have a photo of you where your hair
Gleans the sky and the meadow
Your hair shines radiantly in the outdoors
There's a child that I carry around
I have the memory of a child that I hold onto
In the tray my barrow
Contained within the basket of a wheelbarrow
This was the nicest day we'll ever share
This day will always be the best time we ever spent together
And you're the home I had been dreaming of
You are the person that I always wanted to be with
Now I can see weariness in the corner of your smile
You look tired and worn out from our long time together
It means we've been together for a long time
Our relationship has lasted a significant amount of time
Lyrics © Capitane Music
Written by: Nicolas Michaux
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Juliana Duarte
Sua arte chegou no Brasil, viu?! Muito boa!!!
Christian Gopar
Excellente chanson 🎶
e m i l i a n o
Que lindaaa ❤️✨
Ramon Alves
ta musique est fantastique. ne t'arrête jamais <3
DJ Lunatic Dreyfuss
Beautiful song
José de los Reyes Domínguez Ábrego
Suscrito! Me ha encantado muchísimo :)
Blizter
Magnifiques: musique, île, vidéo, ... et vous. Keep on going Bro!
The Bearer of Good News
got Magician vibes on those opening chords, love it
Inez
so enchanting!
Emma P
frissons dès la première note.. meci