Skylark
Sonny Til & The Orioles Lyrics
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Have you anything to say to me?
Won't you tell me where my love can be?
Is there a meadow in the mist
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
Skylark
Have you seen a valley green with spring?
Over the shadows and the rain
To a blossom covered lane
And in your lonely flight
Haven't you heard the music in the night?
Wonderful music, faint as a will o' the wisp
Crazy as a loon, sad as a gypsy serenading the moon
Oh skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there?
Oh skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there?
The lyrics to "Skylark" by Sonny Til & The Orioles depict a heartfelt plea to the skylark, a bird known for its melodic song and its ability to soar high in the sky. The singer is seeking guidance and yearns to find their lost love. They implore the skylark to share any information about the whereabouts of their beloved, asking if there is a hidden meadow where their love awaits a tender kiss. The use of nature imagery, such as the mist and the blossoms in a covered lane, creates an idyllic and romantic atmosphere.
The singer also asks the skylark if it has witnessed a lush green valley in spring, a place where their heart can embark on a journey. They desire to escape the darkness and gloom represented by the shadows and rain, and instead, immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The skylark's flight is presented as a solitary experience, yet the singer suggests that it must have heard the enchanting music that fills the night. This music is described as wonderful but elusive, fleeting like a will o' the wisp and evoking both craziness and sadness, much like the emotions of a loon or a gypsy serenading the moon.
The repeated refrain emphasizes the singer's reliance on the skylark to help them find the things they seek. Their heart is metaphorically riding on the wings of the skylark, symbolizing hope and the possibility of rediscovering love and happiness. The plea to the skylark is both desperate and optimistic, as the singer acknowledges the uncertainty of finding what they desire but remains hopeful that the skylark will lead them to their desired destination.
Line by Line Meaning
Skylark
Hey, skylark
Have you anything to say to me?
Do you have any message for me?
Won't you tell me where my love can be?
Can you please guide me to where my love is?
Is there a meadow in the mist
Is there a hidden meadow covered in fog
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
Where someone is eagerly waiting to be kissed?
Have you seen a valley green with spring?
Have you witnessed a lush valley blossoming in spring?
Where my heart can go a journeying
Where my heart can embark on a beautiful journey
Over the shadows and the rain
Passing through the darkness and rain
To a blossom covered lane
To a lane adorned with blooming flowers
And in your lonely flight
While you soar alone in the sky
Haven't you heard the music in the night?
Have you not listened to the enchanting music of the night?
Wonderful music, faint as a will o' the wisp
The mesmerizing music, as delicate as a flickering light
Crazy as a loon, sad as a gypsy serenading the moon
Both wild and unpredictable, yet melancholic like a wandering gypsy singing to the moon
Oh skylark
Oh, beautiful skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
I'm uncertain if you can discover these places
But my heart is riding on your wings
But my deepest emotions rely on your guidance
So if you see them anywhere
Therefore, if you happen to come across them
Won't you lead me there?
Could you kindly lead me to those places?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
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