Abigail
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Abigail can you feel my heart in the palm of your hand
And do you understand why I can't stay
Abigail an evil wind is blowing

Through the land and they need every man to drive it away
When I come home if I come home you'll be a grown woman
When I come home if I come home don't be alone, Abigial, belle of Kilronan
Abigail 's gonna be the beauty of County Galway and she will live always
In a world of love




Abigail I'm off to the war but you can be sure
I will know you're what I'm fighting for

Overall Meaning

In The Magnetic Fields' song "Abigail," the singer speaks to a woman named Abigail. He asks if she can feel his heart in the palm of her hand, and if she understands why he can't stay. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency, a feeling that he needs to leave and go to war. The singer feels that he is fighting an evil wind that is blowing through the land, and that he needs to be a part of the effort to drive it away.


As the song continues, the singer expresses concern for Abigail's safety while he is away. He hopes that she will not be alone when he returns, and tells her that she will be a grown woman by the time he comes home. The song suggests the idea of time passing quickly and the inevitability of change. Despite this, the singer sees hope and beauty in Abigail. He tells her that she will be the "belle of Kilronan," and that she will always live in a world of love.


The song "Abigail" is a poignant exploration of the themes of love, loss, and time. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time, while also acknowledging the difficult realities of war and the passage of time. The lyrics suggest that the singer is fighting for something greater than himself, and that he sees Abigail as a symbol of hope and beauty in a world that can sometimes feel dark and uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

Abigail can you feel my heart in the palm of your hand
The singer asks if Abigail understands the depth of his love for her.


And do you understand why I can't stay
The singer has to leave Abigail despite his love for her.


Abigail an evil wind is blowing
The world is afflicted by trouble and chaos.


Through the land and they need every man to drive it away
The society needs every capable person to help remedy its problems.


When I come home if I come home you'll be a grown woman
The artist will be gone for a long time and Abigail will have matured by the time he returns.


When I come home if I come home don't be alone, Abigial, belle of Kilronan
The singer hopes Abigail will have found love by the time he gets back.


Abigail 's gonna be the beauty of County Galway and she will live always
Abigail will remain beautiful and beloved by her community in County Galway forever.


In a world of love
Abigial will have surrounded herself with love and happiness.


Abigail I'm off to the war but you can be sure
The artist is leaving to fight in a war to make the world better.


I will know you're what I'm fighting for
The artist is motivated by the thought of Abigail and the people he loves to fight against evil.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stephin Merritt

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