Discover the story of the song > Listen, Listen – Sandy Denny

The lyrics are about a young man who is admired for his appearance and is said to have the power to take people away. He is both a traveler and a fortune teller. The protagonist is encouraged to listen to him and it is suggested that he will come and take everyone away. The young man is depicted as staying on the rocks and thinking about how he ended up in his current situation. Despite his value, the lyrics imply that he can also take himself away.