Phantasmagoria in Two
Tim Buckley Lyrics
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And if I gave you a wheel
Would you spin for my heart and loneliness
Would you spin for my love
If I gave up all of my pride for you
And only loved you for now
Would you hide my fears and never say
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
If you tell me a lie I'll cry for you
Tell me of sin and I'll laugh
If you tell me of all the pain you've had
I'll never smile again
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
I can plainly see that our parts have changed
Our sands are shifting around
Need I beg to you for one more day
To find our lonely love
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
The opening lines of the song, "If a fiddler played you a song, my love, and if I gave you a wheel, would you spin for my heart and loneliness, would you spin for my love," essentially ask if the other person would be willing to give their all for the singer's affection. The singer has a deep desire for companionship and love, and is willing to offer up everything to get it. However, there is an underlying sense of uncertainty and apprehension, as the next line suggests, "If I gave up all of my pride for you and only loved you for now, would you hide my fears and never say 'tomorrow I must go?'"
Throughout the song, the theme of fear is present, symbolized by the recurring line, "Everywhere there's rain my love, everywhere there's fear." The singer seems to be afraid of losing the person they love, and the idea of being alone scares them deeply. They ask the other person to be honest with them, even if it causes pain ("If you tell me a lie I'll cry for you, tell me of sin and I'll laugh, if you tell me of all the pain you've had I'll never smile again") which suggests that being truthful with each other is important for a deep and meaningful relationship.
The last verse shifts to a somewhat defeated tone, with the singer acknowledging that things have changed between them, "I can plainly see that our parts have changed, our sands are shifting around." Despite this, there is still a desire to hold onto what they had, "Need I beg to you for one more day to find our lonely love," but the fear of loss is still present, "Everywhere there's rain my love, everywhere there's fear."
Line by Line Meaning
If a fiddler played you a song, my love
If someone were to enchant you with a beautiful song, my love
And if I gave you a wheel
And if I offered you a chance at something new and exciting
Would you spin for my heart and loneliness
Would you help me overcome my sadness and loneliness?
Would you spin for my love
Would you fight for our love and keep it alive?
If I gave up all of my pride for you
If I sacrificed my ego for you
And only loved you for now
And if I only cherished you in the present
Would you hide my fears and never say
Would you protect me from my own anxieties and never abandon me?
"Tomorrow I must go"
"I will leave you tomorrow"
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere I go, I am reminded of sorrow and struggle
Everywhere there's fear
Everywhere I turn, there is uncertainty and anxiety
If you tell me a lie I'll cry for you
If you deceive me, I will be hurt and mourn for our relationship
Tell me of sin and I'll laugh
If you confess to wrongdoing, I will forgive and support you
If you tell me of all the pain you've had
If you confide in me about your hardships
I'll never smile again
It will break my heart and I will never be happy again
I can plainly see that our parts have changed
It's clear that our roles in this relationship have shifted
Our sands are shifting around
Our foundation and stability are moving and changing
Need I beg to you for one more day
Do I have to plead with you for one more chance to fix things?
To find our lonely love
To rediscover the affection we once shared when we were lonely together
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere I go, I am reminded of sorrow and struggle
Everywhere there's fear
Everywhere I turn, there is uncertainty and anxiety
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TIM BUCKLEY
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@andypanda9251
If a fiddler played you a song, my love
And if I gave you wheel
Would you spin for my heart and loneliness
Would you spin for my love
If I gave up all of my pride for you
And only loved you for now
Would you hide my fears and never say
"Tomorrow I must go"
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
If you tell me a lie, I'll cry for you
Or tell me of sin and I'll laugh
If you tell me of all the pain you've had
I'll never smile again
Everywhere there's rain my love
And everywhere there's fear
I can plainly see that our parts have changed
Our sands are shifting around
Need I beg to you for one more day
To find our lonely love
Everywhere there's rain my love
And everywhere there's fear
RIP Tim Buckley 🖤
@morfeas96
Εάν ένας βιολιστής σου έπαιζε ένα τραγούδι,αγάπη μου
Και εάν σου έδινα μια ρόδα
Θα στριφογυρνούσες για χάρη της καρδιάς μου και της μοναξιάς
Θα περιστρεφόσουν για την αγάπη μου;
Εάν εγκατέλειπα όλον μου τον εγωισμό για εσένα
Και μονάχα σ'αγαπούσα για τώρα/προσωρινά
Θα έκρυβες τους φόβους μου και δεν θα έλεγες ποτέ
"Αύριο πρέπει να φύγω"
Παντού υπάρχει βροχή αγάπη μου
Παντού υπάρχει φόβος
Εάν μου πεις ένα ψέμα θα κλάψω για εσένα
Μίλα μου για αμαρτία και θα γελάσω
Εάν μου μιλήσεις για όλον τον πόνο που πέρασες/είχες
Δεν θα χαμογελάσω ποτέ ξανά
Παντού υπάρχει βροχή αγάπη μου
Παντού υπάρχει φόβος
Μπορώ ξεκάθαρα να δω πως οι ρόλοι μας έχουν αλλάξει
Η άμμος μας μετακινείται τριγύρω
Χρειάζεται να σε ικευτεύσω για μια ακόμη μέρα;
Για να βρούμε την μοναχική μας αγάπη;
Παντού υπάρχει βροχή αγάπη μου
Παντού υπάρχει φόβος
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Lyrics
If a fiddler played you a song, my love
And if I gave you a wheel
Would you spin for my heart and loneliness
Would you spin for my love
If I gave up all of my pride for you
And only loved you for now
Would you hide my fears and never say
"Tomorrow I must go"
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
If you tell me a lie I'll cry for you
Tell me of sin and I'll laugh
If you tell me of all the pain you've had
I'll never smile again
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
I can plainly see that our parts have changed
Our sands are shifting around
Need I beg to you for one more day
To find our lonely love
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
Written by Tim Buckley • Copyright © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, BMG Rights Management US, LLC
@amberraining9546
It was my favorite song in my early 20's. In my middle 20's I nearly died over a heroin overdose, and Buckley's death always touched me to the extreme. I hope every sad soul will find rest and happiness. It breaks my heart how many of us are struggling to live every day.
@smogity
I can really relate to this comment, me and my friends would be listening to this while driving to skid row LA to cop.
@ZazaAsatiani
Keep being good ❤
@andypanda9251
If a fiddler played you a song, my love
And if I gave you wheel
Would you spin for my heart and loneliness
Would you spin for my love
If I gave up all of my pride for you
And only loved you for now
Would you hide my fears and never say
"Tomorrow I must go"
Everywhere there's rain my love
Everywhere there's fear
If you tell me a lie, I'll cry for you
Or tell me of sin and I'll laugh
If you tell me of all the pain you've had
I'll never smile again
Everywhere there's rain my love
And everywhere there's fear
I can plainly see that our parts have changed
Our sands are shifting around
Need I beg to you for one more day
To find our lonely love
Everywhere there's rain my love
And everywhere there's fear
RIP Tim Buckley 🖤
@suanemarques7196
Perfect ❤
@HarryVsingersongwriter
Heard this when I was 17. I am 71 now, and it's still as beautiful as ever. Great talent way ahaed of his time.
@folkmusicgirl
I saw Tim at the Troubador in Los Angeles & sat right below the stage. I was all but 14 years old. I was in love - he was so talented & wrote beautiful lyrics. I loved poetry & words with strong images - even then as a young girl. This song was immensely incredible. Back in those days there was no security at clubs & my friend & I walked up to the dressing room after the show but chickened out to knock at the door & we just left. I did get his guitar pick that he dropped & still have it!
@pentangle4444
each song on Goodbye and Hello is a timeless classic similar to the Richard and Mimi Farina famous double album and Tim Hardin's music.. I used to play Pleasant Street over and over again for an hour plus as well as this song.. Phantasmagoria in Two
@lamelomane1656
Lovely story, thank you for sharing!
@michaelmarino3013
Just listening. Thinking I missed TIM live in real time but not on lp...a passing thought on this early March Saturday in JERSEY.