Isaac was born in Guatemala to a Cuban father and a Guatemalan mother. Howe… Read Full Bio ↴Isaac was born in Guatemala to a Cuban father and a Guatemalan mother. However he was raised in Miami, Florida. He is also of French and Israeli origins. Before he became an actor, he played lead guitar and sang vocals for his band "The Blinking Underdogs". He graduated from Juilliard School in 2005. Isaac's first major film role was Joseph in the film The Nativity Story. He also had a small role in All About the Benjamins and the Che Guevara biopic Guerrilla. In addition to movie appearances, he made an appearance in the television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He also had a part in the movie Body of Lies alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

Filmography

The Jesuit (rumored) (in production) 2012
Steel Town (filming) 2012
Michael Raymond

Cristiada (post-production) 2011
Victoriano 'El Catorce' Ramirez

Ten Year (completed) 2011

W.E (completed) 2011
Evgeni

Drive 2011
Standard Gabriel

Sucker Punch 2011
Blue Jones

Robin Hood 2010
Prince John

Balibo 2009
José Ramos-Horta

Ágora 2009
Orestes

Red de mentiras 2008
Bassam

Che, el argentino 2008
Interpreter (as Óscar Isaac)

La vida ante sus ojos 2007
Marcus

Natividad 2006
Joseph

The Half Life of Timofey Berezin 2006
Shiv

Ley y orden: Acción criminal (TV series) 2006
Robbie Paulson
– The Healer (2006) … Robbie Paulson

Lenny the Wonder Dog 2005
Fartman (as Oscar Isaac Hernandez)

Doble impacto mortal 2002
Francesco

Illtown 1996
Pool Boy

Fare Thee Well
Oscar Isaac Lyrics

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If I had wings like Noah's dove
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

I remember one evening in the pouring rain
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fare Thee Well are a somber and longing love song. The singer addresses their lover with a wishful desire for the ability to fly like Noah's dove to be with the one they love. The singer recalls a man who they used to love, who was tall and moved like a cannonball. Despite the lost love, the singer remembers a moment when they stood in the pouring rain with an aching pain in their heart. The singer then reflects that the muddy river was wild and unconcerned for their unborn child. The song then concludes with the singer acknowledging that life is not worth living without the one you love.

These lyrics capture the essence of a love that has been lost, where the river of life flows regardless of the individual's circumstances. The longing for physical flight to be with one's love and the recognition that life has little value without love showcases the depths of emotion that this song conveys. The singer's memories of their former lover are bittersweet, and their recognition of the uncontrollable nature of life and love gives a sense of futility that many can relate to. Overall, the lyrics of Fare Thee Well are a moving tribute to the power of love and the pain of its absence.

Line by Line Meaning

If I had wings like Noah's dove
If only I could fly like a bird to reach my 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 beloved, I'll miss you deeply

Well, I had a man, who was long and tall
I had a lover who was tall and handsome

He moved his body like a cannon ball
His physical presence was mighty and powerful

Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my beloved, I'll miss you deeply

I remember one evening in the pouring rain
I recall a specific moment where I was deeply affected

And in my heart was an achin' pain
My heart was filled with a painful longing

Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my beloved, I'll miss you deeply

Muddy river was muddy and wild
The river was treacherous and uncontrollable

Can't give a bloody for my unborn child
I can’t fathom bringing a child into such a difficult situation

Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my beloved, I'll miss you deeply

So show us a bird flying high above
Please give us a sign of hope and love

Life ain't worth living without the one you love
Life is meaningless without the one you love

Oh fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Goodbye my beloved, I'll miss you deeply

And fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
And again, goodbye my beloved, I'll miss you deeply

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford, Joseph Henry Burnett, Oscar Isaac, Traditional

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