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1) Tim Baker is a Canadian musician. He is the former frontman of Hey Rosetta!.
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Swing Low
Tim Baker Lyrics
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come into the place where we're needing it
and don't go slow
take this weight, lift the yoke away
knit up my skin, make the bruises fade
then let me rest, my trials met
close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving
you know the fields they walked are poisoned or gone
and the dream they sold us we never saw
no woodfence white, no blooming bride
no stars through the harsh lights
but close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving
close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving
never mind them, the fantasy is surviving
close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving
In Tim Baker's song "Swing Low," the opening line "lean on the reins of your chariot" carries with it the idea of surrendering oneself to a higher power or force. The song seems to speak to the struggles of everyday life, specifically the weight we carry and the trials we face. The image of a chariot driver symbolizes someone who has the power and control to guide us to a place where we can find relief and rest.
The lyrics then shift to a cry for help - asking the driver to lift the yoke away and heal the bruises inflicted on the singer's skin. The repetition of "close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving" offers a sense of hope and escapism from the harsh reality of the world. The imagery of the "poisoned" fields and absence of pure, traditional symbols of love like "woodfence white" and "blooming bride" lend to the idea that the world is not what it seems, and the fantasies we create offer comfort and relief from the harshness we face.
Overall, "Swing Low" seems to address the idea of finding a safe place in a world that is far from ideal. The idea of surrendering oneself to a higher power or fantasy is presented as a way to find healing and rest in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
lean on the reins of your chariot
Take control of your life and come to where you're needed
come into the place where we're needing it
Join us where we require your help and support
and don't go slow
Be quick and efficient in your actions to help us
take this weight, lift the yoke away
Help lighten the burden that we carry in our lives
knit up my skin, make the bruises fade
Heal the wounds that we bear, both physical and emotional
then let me rest, my trials met
After helping us overcome our difficulties, let us find peace and rest
close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving
Escape reality by imagining a better world
you know the fields they walked are poisoned or gone
The places and times that were once beautiful and pure are now destroyed
and the dream they sold us we never saw
The perfect life that was advertised to us does not exist
no woodfence white, no blooming bride
The traditional symbols of a happy life are absent
no stars through the harsh lights
The beauty of the natural world is obscured by artificial lighting
never mind them, the fantasy is surviving
Despite the harsh reality, we can still hold onto our idealized dreams
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICK BAKER
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Paul Thomas
Lean on the reigns
of your chariot.
Come into the place
we're needin it
and don't go slow.
Take this weight
lift the yoke away.
Knit up my skin
make the bruises fade
and let me rest,
my trial's met.
Close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving.
Close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving.
You know the fields they walked
are poisoned or gone.
You know the dreams they sold us?
We never saw.
No wood fence white.
No blooming bride.
No stars through the harsh lights.
But, Close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving.
Close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving.
Nevermind them,
The fantasy is surviving.
Close your eyes and the fantasy is arriving.
s1ygirl
A beautiful, beautiful song. Tim's music feeds the soul.
Denise
Can't wait for an album dude. You have such a way with words and music. Please visit Alberta again. We need to see you.
Jacob Squires
When will these be out for purchase/ iTunes ?? I need them
Emily Rose
fantastic 💙🙏
CANYON CARVERS
so damn good Mr. Baker
Taylor Armstrong
love this!
Kelsey
I would love the lyrics for this to be posted
Paul Thomas
Posted
Michaelangelo Onassis
Oh thank you so much for this wonderful start to my morning. Needed this. :) Hoping you come to Victoria BC sometime soon , beautiful little town.
Blair Hansen
This was recorded in Victoria at my old studio in Fan Tan Alley. He'll be back soon, I'm sure. :)