When I saw them in concert back in the 80s they sang this song, but they first apologized, saying they disagreed philosphically with the the message "Don't put your faith in love". For that reason they hadn't sung this song for many years. I remember they asked the audience to sing along, but they had fun with it, declaring that you should only join in if you're over 40: only the people over 40 could summon up the requisite bitter memories and sad wisdom (I'm paraphrasing here). We all had a good laugh.
I've seen alternate lyrics to the first verse that I think fix that problem, and actually make more sense metaphorically. (I think the Kingston Trio recorded it this way)
"My son it's most important," my father said to me "to put your faith in what you feel and not in what you see."
Better advice, I think, than "don't fall in love". Still, it doesn't quite work, because the guy in the song is clearly feeling plenty.
I heard the kingston trio's version. I always got the meaning to be don't be blinded by the beauty of a thing. Look deeper, look for substance; not for appearances.
I heard the kingston trio's version. I always got the meaning to be don't be blinded by the beauty of a thing. Look deeper, look for substance; not for appearances.
"Fruit" according to the new testament bible is what we actually produce. So, while being lovely and beautiful; the lemon tree produces sour "fruit".
"Fruit" according to the new testament bible is what we actually produce. So, while being lovely and beautiful; the lemon tree produces sour "fruit".
When I saw them in concert back in the 80s they sang this song, but they first apologized, saying they disagreed philosphically with the the message "Don't put your faith in love". For that reason they hadn't sung this song for many years. I remember they asked the audience to sing along, but they had fun with it, declaring that you should only join in if you're over 40: only the people over 40 could summon up the requisite bitter memories and sad wisdom (I'm paraphrasing here). We all had a good laugh.
I've seen alternate lyrics to the first verse that I think fix that problem, and actually make more sense metaphorically. (I think the Kingston Trio recorded it this way)
"My son it's most important," my father said to me "to put your faith in what you feel and not in what you see."
Better advice, I think, than "don't fall in love". Still, it doesn't quite work, because the guy in the song is clearly feeling plenty.
@Groujo
@Groujo
I heard the kingston trio's version. I always got the meaning to be don't be blinded by the beauty of a thing. Look deeper, look for substance; not for appearances.
I heard the kingston trio's version. I always got the meaning to be don't be blinded by the beauty of a thing. Look deeper, look for substance; not for appearances.
"Fruit" according to the new testament bible is what we actually produce. So, while being lovely and beautiful; the lemon tree produces sour "fruit".
"Fruit" according to the new testament bible is what we actually produce. So, while being lovely and beautiful; the lemon tree produces sour "fruit".