The trio of Scott Walker (Noel Scott Engel), Gary Walker (Gary Leeds, formerly of The Standells), and John Walker (John Maus, November 12, 1943 - May 7, 2011) moved from the U.S. to Britain in 1965. Like The Ramones, they were not related, and adopted the same last name as a show business touch. They had only minor success in the U.S., but topped the UK singles charts with Make It Easy On Yourself in 1965 and The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore) in 1966.
After a UK tour in late 1967, which also featured Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens, and Engelbert Humperdinck, followed by a tour of Japan in 1968, the group officially disbanded. After the group disbanded, all three members scored U.S. and UK chart hits, under their Walker names.
Reforming in 1974, The Walker Brothers recorded a version of Tom Rush's No Regrets which soared into the British Top Ten after an absence of over a decade. However, the three albums that followed sold poorly: No Regrets (1975), Lines (1976), and Nite Flights (1978). Scott Walker's tracks on the final album, Nite Flights, laid the stylistic groundwork for his later solo career.
John Walker died at his Los Angeles home on May 7, 2011
Lovers
The Walker Brothers Lyrics
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Mama's boy is torn assunder
All the fields have gone grey
All the leaves are gone brown.
Let me tell you a story
Lay down, I know your weary
While the star's are in the sky
Lay down and don't you wake 'til mornin'
Close your eyes and helpless through the night
Lay down and dream of love and glory
This is a lover's lullabye.
There once was a magician
Fair he was, and handsome
Well, he brought to the table
All the fool's gold and wine.
And he promised us three favors
Said he was a saviour
But we drank all his glory
And we borrowed all his time.
Lay down and don't you wake 'til mornin'
Close your eyes and helpless through the night
Lay down and dream of love and glory
This is a lover's lullabye, my love
Sleep tight, my love
Softly fade away
The moon was made of old green cheese
To keep the night away.
Softly now, close your eyes
Lightly will fade
The moon was made for wakefull boys
To keep the night away.
Lay down, and don't wake 'til mornin'
Close your eyes all through the night
Lay down and dream of love and glory
This is a lullabye.
Lay Down, and don't wake 'til mornin'
Close your eyes all through the night
Lay down in all your glory
This is a lullabye
This is a lullabye.
The lyrics of Lover's Lullaby by The Walker Brothers bring a story of a child who is put to sleep by his mother, while the world around him is changing. The imagery in the lyrics highlights the passing of time, as "All the fields have gone grey" and "All the leaves are gone brown." The child is encouraged to rest and not wake until morning, with the promise of dreaming of love and glory. The lyrics also describe a magician who brought "fool's gold and wine," promised three favors, but was only left with borrowed time as people enjoyed his glory.
The lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia, longing for a simpler time and a romanticized idea of love and glory. The mother's lullaby offers comfort and solace to the child, shielding him from the changing world. The magician represents the tempting promises of a better life, but ultimately disappointment and disillusionment. The lullaby encourages the listener to rest and dream, offering a temporary escape from reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down now in slumber
Rest your head and close your eyes to sleep
Mama's boy is torn assunder
Feeling lost and alone, like a child who has lost their mother
All the fields have gone grey
Everything looks dull and lifeless
All the leaves are gone brown
The vibrant colors of life have faded away
Let me tell you a story
Listen to my words and let me take you on a journey
Lay down, I know your weary
Rest, for I understand that you are tired
While the star's are in the sky
During the time when the stars are visible in the night sky
While the moons on the rise
As the moon is slowly ascending into the sky
Lay down and don't you wake 'til mornin'
Close your eyes and sleep until the morning sun rises
Close your eyes and helpless through the night
Shut your eyes and drift through the night, unable to control your surroundings
Lay down and dream of love and glory
Let your mind wander and envision a world filled with passion and triumph
This is a lover's lullabye
This is a soothing song to help calm the heart of a lover
There once was a magician
Once there lived a man with mystical powers
Fair he was, and handsome
This man was attractive and pleasant to look at
Well, he brought to the table
He presented us with his offerings
All the fool's gold and wine
He gave us things that were deceivingly valuable and intoxicating
And he promised us three favors
He made three commitments to us
Said he was a saviour
Claimed to be a hero who would save us from our troubles
But we drank all his glory
We consumed everything he gave us, even if it was a lie
And we borrowed all his time
We took advantage of him and used up all of his resources and energy
Sleep tight, my love
Rest well, my dear
Softly fade away
Ease into a peaceful state of slumber
The moon was made of old green cheese
A nonsensical statement meant to invoke a childlike sense of wonder
To keep the night away
To hold back the darkness and protect us from fear
Softly now, close your eyes
Gently, close your eyes and let yourself relax
Lightly will fade
Your troubles will dissolve and your mind will become carefree
Lay down in all your glory
Relax and rest, knowing that you are worthy of love and admiration
This is a lullabye
This is a song to help you drift off to sleep
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JANIS IAN
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@elijahsnan
This is good but no one does it better than Mickey Newbury.
@kurtchristiansen8322
great song, and great memosier
@elianepitta
a voz de John Maus Walker é tão docinha, não? gosto muito, mas minha paixão é Scott.