Darling Christina
Severin Browne Lyrics
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Where the ties all point to you.
I'm hoping that I can get you away
Before your daddy misses you.
I've been listening to the wind
As it goes sailing through the trees
And I'm hoping that we can fly just as smoothly.
Stealing you away late at night.
I'll be tapping at your window at the darkest hour
And we will fly away,
Yes, we will fly away.
I threw a silver half-dollar in the wishing well
And I heard the ripples ring.
I got my palm and my tea leaves read
And they both said the same thing.
Well, I've taken these precautions because
I may only have one try
To save you from your old dragon daddy.
My Darling Christina, I'm coming for you,
Stealing you away late at night.
I'll be tapping at your window at the darkest hour
And we will fly away,
Yes, we will fly away.
The lyrics of Severin Browne's song Darling Christina convey a sense of desperation and determination on the part of the singer, who is determined to rescue the titular Christina from her overbearing father. The opening lines immediately communicate a sense of urgency, as the singer is just half a mile away from the railroad track where Christina is waiting, hoping to sneak her away before her father realizes she's gone. The repeated references to flying, from the wind sailing through the trees to the promise of flying away together, underscore the idea of escape and freedom that the singer aspires to.
The second stanza of the song reveals that the singer has taken various measures to ensure the success of his plan, from throwing a coin into a wishing well to having his palm and tea leaves read. These actions demonstrate the singer's belief in fate and destiny, as though he is convinced that Christina's escape is meant to be, and he is simply following the signs that the universe has laid out for him. The final repetition of the chorus, with its promise of taking flight, emphasizes the singer's determination and his faith in the power of their love to overcome any obstacles.
Overall, Darling Christina is a song about the transformative power of love and the lengths that people will go to in pursuit of true happiness. It is a stirring anthem of hope and freedom, and it captures the spirit of daring and adventure that is at the heart of so many great love stories.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm just a half mile from the railroad track
I am close to where you live, but still far enough to not draw attention to us.
Where the ties all point to you.
I am near the railroad tracks that lead to your house.
I'm hoping that I can get you away
I want to rescue you and take you away with me.
Before your daddy misses you.
I don't want your father to realize you're gone before we're already on our way.
I've been listening to the wind
I have been paying attention to everything around us.
As it goes sailing through the trees
Watching the environment and hoping everything goes smoothly.
And I'm hoping that we can fly just as smoothly.
I'm hopeful that our escape will be as smooth as the wind sailing through the trees.
My Darling Christina, I'm coming for you,
I am committed to saving you from your father and taking you away with me.
Stealing you away late at night.
Our escape will take place in the dark of night, because it will be easier and safer.
I'll be tapping at your window at the darkest hour
To avoid detection, I'll communicate with you via tapping instead of talking.
And we will fly away,
Our escape will feel like we're flying, because we'll be free from your father's control.
Yes, we will fly away.
I'm reassuring you that our plan will work and we will escape together.
I threw a silver half-dollar in the wishing well
I am willing to do anything to make sure our escape is successful.
And I heard the ripples ring.
I listen closely to every sound and action around us to ensure a smooth escape.
I got my palm and my tea leaves read
I'm leaving nothing to chance and have consulted fortune-tellers to make sure our escape is successful.
And they both said the same thing.
The fortune tellers both gave me positive predictions, making me even more hopeful that our plan will work.
Well, I've taken these precautions because
I have done everything in my power to ensure our escape is successful.
I may only have one try
I know that if our escape is detected, we may not get another chance to try.
To save you from your old dragon daddy.
I am rescuing you from your controlling father who makes your life a living hell.
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Nathan Ritzo
I saw him perform in Kittery, Maine last Saturday night. He’s amazing.
Mark Wajdeman
Great debut album by Jackson Browne's brother, Severin. Very pleasant singer-songwriter material typical of the time.
Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Severin Browne
Guitar – Maury Manseau
Pedal Steel Guitar – Pete Klienow
Keys, Synth – Alan Lindgren
Bass – Bruce Bell, Emory Gordy, Jr.
Cello – Ray Kelly
Congas – King Errisson
Drums – Dennis Conway, John Guerin, Merle Bregante, Steve LeFever
Miklos Szalontai
As alwasys, a fine stuff!
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resurfacin'from the sands of time......................
Nikolaos Mosxakis
Very very well...........