I think that in the first verse, Donovan is dreaming of the way he wishes the world and humans were. Peaceful. Tranquil. In the second verse, I think he's saying what they reall are.
Histories of ages past
Unenlightened shadows cast
Down through all eternity
The crying of humanity
I think he's saying here that throughout history, mankind hasn't changed. 500 years ago we fought wars and now 500 years later, we still fight. The shadow of previous eras cast on us. We are no different than the way people were a 500 yrs ago.
Since this song emerged during the, peace, love, and war era. I think the hurdy gury man is the hippies. Preaching that love is the answer and not war. Idk. Maybe not though. Great song otherwise.
I think that in the first verse, Donovan is dreaming of the way he wishes the world and humans were. Peaceful. Tranquil. In the second verse, I think he's saying what they reall are.
Histories of ages past Unenlightened shadows cast Down through all eternity The crying of humanity
I think he's saying here that throughout history, mankind hasn't changed. 500 years ago we fought wars and now 500 years later, we still fight. The shadow of previous eras cast on us. We are no different than the way people were a 500 yrs ago.
Since this song emerged during the, peace, love, and war era. I think the hurdy gury man is the hippies. Preaching that love is the answer and not war. Idk. Maybe not though. Great song otherwise.