With some mild success with singles during the mid-late 1960s, Bunyan released the LP, Just Another Diamond Day, in 1970. This consisted of songs written while traveling in a horse drawn gypsy cart. Critics panned the album and a discouraged Vashti soon disappeared from the music scene. However, by the 2000s her work had finally been finding an audience among contemporary artists and fans of folk music.
In 2002, she was invited by Piano Magic musician Glen Johnson to sing guest vocals on his song "Crown of the Lost", her first recording in over 30 years. After guesting on Piano Magic's album 'Writers Without Homes', she released her critically-acclaimed second album, Lookaftering, 35 years after its predecessor.
In 2006 she collaborated with Adem and began to tour for the first time, accompanied by various musicians including Jo Mango and Gareth Dickson. She collaborated with Animal Collective on the Prospect Hummer EP. Vashti also sang with Devendra Banhart on his album Rejoicing in the Hands.
Bunyan's cover of the late John Martyn's "Head and Heart" appeared on the 2011 tribute album, Johnny Boy Would Love This...A Tribute to John Martyn.
Glow Worms
Vashti Bunyan Lyrics
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Dreamers, we should be asleep in bed
Moving slowly through the springtime air
Holding moments in the depth of care
Holding moments in the depth of care
Whisper fairy stories 'til they're real,
Wonder how the night can make us feel
Long past sadness that was in our way
Long past sadness that was in our way
Dawntime mist begins reflecting light,
Waking sun will soon forget our night
Love me through the day and I'll with you go
Into summer and the next year's snow
Into summer and the next year's snow
Vashti Bunyan's "Glow Worms" is a song that encourages us to take our time and enjoy the little moments in life because they hold so much meaning. The title "Glow Worms" refers to worms that emit a light at night, which acts like a guide for us to follow. The song suggests that we should let go of our worries and rest peacefully like dreamers, even when the world is on the go. By doing so, we can slow down and take in the springtime air around us while holding precious moments dear. We should also take the time to tell fairy stories until they become real for ourselves, wonder at the mystery and beauty of the night, and then walk through the darkness with love, which will help to remove the sadness that has filled our way.
The verse "Dawntime mist begins reflecting light, Waking sun will soon forget our night" can be interpreted that the morning light will soon replace the darkness of the night. The dawning sun's rays serve as a reminder that the past is gone and a new day has come. The last verse “Love me through the day and I'll with you go into summer and the next year's snow” is an expression of true love. It suggests that if someone loves us, they will be with us through all the ups and downs, through all seasons including summer and winter.
Line by Line Meaning
Glow worms show the path we have to tread
The dreamy, mystical light of glow worms illuminates the way we need to go in life.
Dreamers, we should be asleep in bed
It is easy for those with dreaming, imaginative minds to lose themselves in the night and forget the worries of the day.
Moving slowly through the springtime air
Like the gentle breeze of spring, we should move through life with a sense of grace and peace.
Holding moments in the depth of care
We should treasure each moment, taking the time to appreciate and care for them deeply.
Whisper fairy stories 'til they're real,
Through the power of imagination, fairy tales and other stories can become a reality in our minds.
Wonder how the night can make us feel
The mystery and allure of the night can evoke powerful emotions within us.
Loving living more with love to stay
We can enhance our experience of life by cultivating love and compassion, which can stay with us over the long term.
Long past sadness that was in our way
When we find love and contentment, we can leave behind the pain and sadness that once held us back.
Dawntime mist begins reflecting light,
As the sun begins to rise, the soft light of dawn reflects off the morning mist.
Waking sun will soon forget our night
As the sun rises, it is easy to forget the darkness and shadows of the night before.
Love me through the day and I'll with you go
When we have someone to love us through the ups and downs of life, we can navigate any challenges that come our way.
Into summer and the next year's snow
With love and care, we can weather the changing seasons of life and face whatever challenges lie ahead.
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