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Darlin' One

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The smell of man that now scents your wings
and with that, brings a change in things
Banished forever from the sacred nest
On your snow-white breast
I feel there's still unrest

I said, hey, darlin' one
Your time has come
Hey, darlin' one

Five hundred midnights since have passed
Since I held you fast
You were safe at last
Wax burnt my finger like a clear blue flame
So young and tame
I was to blame

N' I call your name, darlin' one
Your time has come
I said hey, darlin' one
Your time has just begun

I cupped my hands around you
and I swore you would fly
My tears fell through the dirt
as I heaved you to the sky

and I heard, "Darlin' one
Your time has come
Your time has come
Hey, darlin', darlin', darlin' one"

Hey, darlin' one, your time has come.

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krushzed On Jan 10, 2002

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by JohnGalt23

13y ago

Am I the only Replacements fan that likes this song? This song could be a metaphor for a girl losing her virginity. But I think it's actually about a young boy who finds a baby bird that has fallen out of it's nest. The boy takes care of the bird until it is old enough to fly. He is both sad and happy as he sets the bird free.

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by msandona 13y ago

Nope. You are not. great interpretation.

by elwyn5150 13y ago

I love this song but mainly for the general epicness of the sound. The electric guitar riff that occurs throughout is like a potent molasses, rolls over but is simple and good.

by knifeboy 11y ago

@JohnGalt23 I love everything they ever put out, pretty much. I think their last two albums are VERY good and deserve more credit in general. Westerberg is such a fucking genius. My all time favorite band!

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