Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “Glastenbury, Vermont” by Masako
Glastonbury, Vermont is a nostalgic and melancholic song recounting Masako’s memories of a small town she once visited. The soft drums and somber, gentle guitar melodies create a gentle and wistful atmosphere, bringing back the narrator’s thoughts and memories of the place. The lyrics focus on the warmth of the town—the narrator remembers a sleepy morning surrounded by fields of wildflowers, the the sound of birds singing and the sun rising on a “golden July day”. But as the narrator reminisces, there’s a sense of longing and sadness, as she acknowledges the years that have passed and the loss of what once was.
The song ends with Masako’s voice soft and hopeful as she urges the listener to “try not to forget” what lies within them—the memories of lost places and times, preserved and held precious within our hearts. The overall message is that memories are powerful and can serve as a source of comfort and strength despite the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. Glastonbury, Vermont is a beautiful and moving ode to a forgotten place and time.