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Arbouretum The Highwayman Lyrics
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The Highwayman
Arbouretum
Arbouretum
ARBOURETUM
- The Highwayman LyricsI was a highwayman. Along the coach roads I did ride
With sword and pistol by my side
Many a young maid lost her baubles to my trade
Many a soldier shed his lifeblood on my blade
The bastards hung me in the spring of twenty-five
But I am still alive.
I was a sailor. I was born upon the tide
And with the sea I did abide.
I sailed a schooner round the Horn to Mexico
I went aloft and furled the mainsail in a blow
And when the yards broke off they said that I got killed
But I am living still.
I was a dam builder across the river deep and wide
Where steel and water did collide
A place called Boulder on the wild Colorado
I slipped and fell into the wet concrete below
They buried me in that great tomb that knows no sound
But I am still around.I'll always be around.and around and around and
around and around
I fly a starship across the Uni divide
And when I reach the other side
I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
Or I may simply be a single drop of rain
But I will remain
And I'll be back again, and again and again and again and again.
With sword and pistol by my side
Many a young maid lost her baubles to my trade
Many a soldier shed his lifeblood on my blade
The bastards hung me in the spring of twenty-five
But I am still alive.
I was a sailor. I was born upon the tide
And with the sea I did abide.
I sailed a schooner round the Horn to Mexico
I went aloft and furled the mainsail in a blow
And when the yards broke off they said that I got killed
But I am living still.
I was a dam builder across the river deep and wide
Where steel and water did collide
I slipped and fell into the wet concrete below
They buried me in that great tomb that knows no sound
But I am still around.I'll always be around.and around and around and
around and around
I fly a starship across the Uni divide
And when I reach the other side
I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
Or I may simply be a single drop of rain
But I will remain
And I'll be back again, and again and again and again and again.
Facts about The Highwayman
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The Highwayman is written by Jimmy L. Webb.
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It is first released on February 22, 2011 as part of Arbouretum's album "The Gathering" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the piece ‘The Highwayman’ composed by Arbouretum is about a man who repeatedly comes back as a different, a highwayman, a sailor, and a dam builder character, thus the whole story is symbolic of life’s circularity and the spirit that never gives up and that is beyond death. The lyrics highlight the concepts of fortitude, reincarnation, and the unbroken presence of the character, and thus they point out the very essence of the existence as eternal. The highwayman lyrics mainly depict adventure, reflection, freedom, inspiration, and hope. The song also simultaneously emphasizes the facets of immortality and resilience, adventure and exploration, and transformation and rebirth. The lyrics revolve around violence and death, for instance, being a highwayman or a soldier shedding blood, which can be quite disturbing for kids. But then again, the whole issue does not involve any foul language, sexual activity, or drug abuse, so it’s okay for teens to listen to it with the guidance of parents.
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The Highwayman falls under the genre Alternative.
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The Highwayman song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
Who wrote The Highwayman lyrics?
The Highwayman is written by Jimmy L. Webb.
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When was The Highwayman released?
It is first released on February 22, 2011 as part of Arbouretum's album "The Gathering" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Highwayman lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the piece ‘The Highwayman’ composed by Arbouretum is about a man who repeatedly comes back as a different, a highwayman, a sailor, and a dam builder character, thus the whole story is symbolic of life’s circularity and the spirit that never gives up and that is beyond death. The lyrics highlight the concepts of fortitude, reincarnation, and the unbroken presence of the character, and thus they point out the very essence of the existence as eternal. The highwayman lyrics mainly depict adventure, reflection, freedom, inspiration, and hope. The song also simultaneously emphasizes the facets of immortality and resilience, adventure and exploration, and transformation and rebirth. The lyrics revolve around violence and death, for instance, being a highwayman or a soldier shedding blood, which can be quite disturbing for kids. But then again, the whole issue does not involve any foul language, sexual activity, or drug abuse, so it’s okay for teens to listen to it with the guidance of parents.
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Which genre is The Highwayman?
The Highwayman falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song The Highwayman?
The Highwayman song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jimmy L. Webb
Record Label(s): 2011 Thrill Jockey
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