Meadowlarks Lyrics

Lyric discussion by songyone 

Cover art for Meadowlarks lyrics by Fleet Foxes

I think the last line is the arc light on the hillside...

Arc lights were used in the 19th century to light up public spaces. I think it brings to mind a bunch of market stalls in an an Appalachian town in maybe 1901. Just the image I see. Beautiful, mournful song.