Cello Song
The Books Featuring José Gonzalez Lyrics


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Strange face, with your eyes
So pale and sincere
Underneath, you know well
You have nothing to fear

For the dreams that came to you
When you were young told of a life where
Spring has sprung

You would seem so frail
In the cold of the night
When the armies of emotion go out to fight
But while the earth sinks to it's grave
You sail to the sky on the crest of a wave

So forget this cruel world where I belong
I'll just sit and wait and sing my song

And if one day
You should see me in the crowd




Lend a hand and lift me
To your place into the cloud

Overall Meaning

The Books feat. José González's "Cello Song" is a deeply introspective song that is rich in poetic imagery. The lyrics are a contemplation of life and the human experience, with an emphasis on the ephemeral nature of existence. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with its description of a "strange face" with "pale and sincere" eyes. The subject of the song is someone who has lived a life guided by dreams and imagination, and those dreams have led them to a world where "spring is sprung." Despite seeming frail, the subject is able to sail to the sky on the crest of a wave as the earth sinks to its grave.


Line by Line Meaning

Strange face, with your eyes
You have a unique and intriguing appearance


So pale and sincere
Your complexion is light, but your honesty shines through


Underneath you know well
You have a deep understanding of yourself and your purpose


You have nothing to fear
There is no reason to be afraid of what the future may bring


For the dreams that came to you when so young
The aspirations you had when you were young are still with you


Told of a life
Those dreams foretold the kind of life you wanted to live


Where spring is sprung
A life full of joy and blossoming opportunities awaited you


You would seem so frail
At times, you may come across as vulnerable and delicate


In the cold of the night
When things get tough and uncomfortable


When the armies of emotion
Your innermost feelings and thoughts


Go out to fight
Are at odds and struggling for dominance


But while the earth sinks to its grave
Despite the darkness and harshness of life


You sail to the sky
You rise above it all and reach for the heavens


On the crest of a wave
You ride the momentum of your own courage and determination


So forget this cruel world
Don't let the hardships of the world consume you


Where I belong
You feel like you don't fit in with the rest of the world


I'll just sit and wait
You patiently wait for the right moment to act


And sing my song
You express yourself through your art and creativity


And if one day you should see me in the crowd
If our paths cross and our eyes meet someday


Lend a hand and lift me
Offer me your support and help me rise


To your place in the cloud
Take me to where you are, a place of peace and joy




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Written by: Nick Drake

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