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1. An alternative ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists which use this name
1. An alternative rock band from the United Kingdom
2. A blues/psychedelic rock band from South Pekin, Illinois
3. A roots-indie rock band from the United States
4. A country trio from the United States
5. A pre-punk band from Sussex, England

1. The Farm are an alternative rock band which formed in Liverpool, England in 1984 and now continue to tour both as The Farm, and as part of The Justice Tonight band. Their album Spartacus stormed to number one in the UK albums chart when it was released in April 1991. The band are seen to be influenced by the Madchester movement, although they had existed for several years before the creation of the genre. The band split in 1996 and reunited in 2004

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2. Farm is a blues/psychedelic rock band from South Pekin, Illinois. Their only LP is the self-titled Farm, released in 1971 and reissued in 2013. The sextet consists of Jim Elwyn (vocals, bass), Steve Evanchik (percussion, harmonica), Gary Gordon (vocals, guitar), Roger Greenwalt (keyboards), Del Herbert (guitar), and Mike Young (drums).

3. Farm is a band from Enosburg Falls, Vermont that plays rootsy indie rock. They have self-released a double album called "Gray Birds".

4. The Farm is an American country music trio consisting of Nick Hoffman (vocals, fiddle), Damien Horne (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Krista Marie (vocals, guitar). Signed to All In Records in association with Elektra Records and New Revolution, the trio has released the single "Home Sweet Home", which has charted on Hot Country Songs. Horne is a former member of John Rich's songwriting group MuzikMafia, while Marie is a former solo artist for Broken Bow Records and Hoffman plays fiddle in Kenny Chesney's road band. The three met during a songwriting session which included former Western Flyer member Danny Myrick, who also became the group's producer.

5. Not much is known about the band who appeared on the Spark label in 1974 called The Farm except that they did indeed live on a farm, in East Hoathley in Sussex - although the decidedly non-PC "Fat Judy" sounds as though they should have been living nearer to Canvey Island. The line-up consisted of vocalist Bob Brett, guitarists Norman Ley and Alan Davies, bassist Graham Thatcher and drummer Dick Gardiner. - from the notes to "Glitterbest" CD compilation (Phil King)

Hearts And Minds
The Farm Lyrics

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What they promised
Will now comes true
Don't tell me girl
You should've knew
Plastic gangsters and two bit hoods
Heading for the ninties in their kid gloves
Rolly, rolly

Heading for the prize of the king clown
They say that money's
The root of all crime
But I know people
Who just love the big time

Hearts & Minds
Hearts & Minds
Hearts & Minds
You can't have our Hearts & Minds

Tomorrow is girl

Another day
Come with me and
Forget today

Hearts & Minds
Hearts & Minds
Hearts & Minds
You can't have our Hearts & Minds

Little by little, little by little
Little by little, little by little

Hearts & Minds
Hearts & Minds

Hearts & Minds
You can't have our Hearts & Minds

Overall Meaning

The Farm's song "Hearts and Minds" is a contemplative commentary on the state of society and the effect of growing materialism and greed. The opening lines, "What they promised will now come true, Don't tell me girl, You should've knew" suggest that society is facing the consequences of being blinded by materialistic promises and realizing it too late. The lyrics go on to criticize the "plastic gangsters and two bit hoods" who are focused on material possession and "heading for the ninties in their kid gloves." The use of the word "kid gloves" implies that people are becoming more fragile and vulnerable as they become more materialistic.

The chorus, "Hearts & Minds, You can't have our Hearts & Minds" implies that society needs to become more aware and protective of what's important, such as love and compassion, rather than falling victim to a materialistic culture. The second verse encourages listeners to "come with me and forget today," suggesting that the past is no longer relevant and we should focus on the future, which is symbolized by the girl named "Tomorrow."

The repetition of "Little by little" at the end of the song suggests that change can happen slowly but it is necessary to protect what is truly valuable, such as love, compassion, and empathy. Overall, the song is a meditation on the importance of protecting ourselves from being consumed by materialistic values and instead prioritizing what is truly valuable in life.

Line by Line Meaning

What they promised
The people in power made certain promises

Will now comes true
Those promises are being kept

Don't tell me girl
Don't try to convince me otherwise

You should've knew
You should have known this was going to happen

Plastic gangsters and two bit hoods
Shallow and insignificant people who are trying to act tough

Heading for the ninties in their kid gloves
Approaching the future with little understanding or preparation

Rolly, rolly
A dismissive expression indicating a lack of concern

Heading for the prize of the king clown
Aiming for superficial and temporary rewards

They say that money's
There is a belief that money is

The root of all crime
The cause of all immoral behavior

But I know people
However, I am aware of individuals who