Discover the story of the song > Fields Of France – Al Stewart

The protagonist in the song is remembering a night with his partner, who he is separated from. He is flying above the fields of France in a biplane. Even though his partner looks for him, she knows he won't return. He tells her to remember him as he is in that moment, as he feels more true to himself up in the sky than anything else he does. He knows his partner will move on and find someone else, but she will always remember him and have regrets. The song talks about how their love is like the vapor trails of jets, leaving a lasting imprint in the sky.