You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Upon the fields of barley
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we walk in fields of gold
So she took her love
For to gaze a while
Upon the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down
Among the fields of gold
Will you stay with me?
Will you be my love?
Upon the fields of barley
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we lie in fields of gold
See the west wind move like a lover so
Upon the fields of barley
Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth
Among the fields of gold
I never made promises lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold
Many years have passed since those summer days
Among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down
Among the fields of gold
You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Upon the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
About This Song
"Fields of Gold" is a tender, romantic ballad that uses the imagery of golden barley fields as a metaphor for enduring love and cherished memories. The song explores themes of devotion, the passage of time, and finding sanctuary in love, with Sting's gentle vocals conveying both intimacy and wistfulness as he promises his beloved that she'll remember their time together even as seasons change. Musically, it features a folk-influenced acoustic arrangement with subtle orchestration that creates a warm, pastoral atmosphere perfectly matching the lyrical imagery. The song stands as one of Sting's most beloved compositions because it captures the universal desire for lasting connection while celebrating love's ability to transform ordinary moments into something golden and eternal.
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