The Great Valerio Richard Thompson
"The Great Valerio" by Richard Thompson, released in 1991, is a #FolkRock song that explores themes of illusion, ambition, and the fleeting nature of fame through the story of a circus performer. Its poignant lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and loss, complemented by Thompson's intricate guitar work and storytelling style. The song reflects on the fragility of success and the human condition.
[Verse 1]
High up above the crowd
The great Valerio is walking
The rope seems hung from cloud to cloud
And time stands still while he is walking
His eye is steady on the target
His foot is sure upon the rope
Alone and peaceful as a mountain
And certain as the mountain slope
[Verse 2]
We falter at the sight
We who stumble in the mire
Fools who think they see the light
Prepare to balance on the wire
But we learn to watch together
And feed on what we see above
Till our hearts turn like the seasons
And we are acrobats of love
[Chorus]
How we wonder, how we wonder
Watching far below
We would all be that great hero
The great Valerio
High up above the crowd
The great Valerio is walking
The rope seems hung from cloud to cloud
And time stands still while he is walking
His eye is steady on the target
His foot is sure upon the rope
Alone and peaceful as a mountain
And certain as the mountain slope
[Verse 2]
We falter at the sight
We who stumble in the mire
Fools who think they see the light
Prepare to balance on the wire
But we learn to watch together
And feed on what we see above
Till our hearts turn like the seasons
And we are acrobats of love
[Chorus]
How we wonder, how we wonder
Watching far below
We would all be that great hero
The great Valerio
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