Sweet Gypsy
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
Sweet gypsy blowing through my mind
And through my heart so full and empty
Well these days seem strange somehow
A billion years isn't what it appears to be
Now you tell me that you're losing hold of time
You can't seem to find your peace of mind
Well I'm so far away and I'm trying to see you through
I can't help but feel I may be losing you
Should I let you go
For your own sake
Should I hold you close
For mine
Anyway I love you and I couldn't be more sure
These tears cry out "please don't let go"
Oh but their words
They keep haunting me
You can't build your life around a dream
Well it's too late
Now my world is you
There's nothing they could say or do
Well I remember the first time that I fell
I swear I never thought I'd make it up again
I've been flying on the wings of your love
And I'm not getting down just to fall again
Don't it seem like the road is oh so long
Well everybody's moving out
And we're staying on
In this absurdity
Now you don't let go of me
I'm begging you
Now you don't let go of me
Anyway I love you
And through my heart so full and empty
Well these days seem strange somehow
A billion years isn't what it appears to be
Now you tell me that you're losing hold of time
You can't seem to find your peace of mind
Well I'm so far away and I'm trying to see you through
I can't help but feel I may be losing you
Should I let you go
For your own sake
Should I hold you close
For mine
Anyway I love you and I couldn't be more sure
These tears cry out "please don't let go"
Oh but their words
They keep haunting me
You can't build your life around a dream
Well it's too late
Now my world is you
There's nothing they could say or do
Well I remember the first time that I fell
I swear I never thought I'd make it up again
I've been flying on the wings of your love
And I'm not getting down just to fall again
Don't it seem like the road is oh so long
Well everybody's moving out
And we're staying on
In this absurdity
Now you don't let go of me
I'm begging you
Now you don't let go of me
Anyway I love you
Sweet Gypsy
Indigo Girls' 'Sweet Gypsy' stands as a defining track from their 1992 debut album, 'Caroline, or Comin' Home.' The song blends folk-rock instrumentation with the duo's signature harmonies, exploring themes of romantic longing and the complexities of love. Released during the height of their early career, the recording captures the raw, acoustic energy that characterized their initial work before they expanded into more experimental territories. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a testament to their ability to craft intimate, narrative-driven songs that resonate across generations of listeners who appreciate authentic storytelling within the folk and alternative rock genres.