Swanee
Swanee Serenade: A Soulful Journey Home
Lyrics
Swanee how I love ya, how I love ya
Expresses deep love for Swanee.
My dear old Swanee i'd give the world to be
Willing to sacrifice anything to be in Swanee.
Among my folks in
Desire to be with people in Swanee.
D-IX-IE-ven now my (Swanee) people are
Mentions DIXIE, referencing the Southern U.S.; longing for Swanee people.
Waitin' for me, prayin' for me
Recognition of prayers and anticipation from Swanee people.
Down by the Swanee
Emphasizes location by the Swanee River.
The folks up north (North)
Acknowledges separation from northern folks.
Will see me no more
Implying a farewell to those in the North.
When I get to that Swanee shore oh, Swanee
Longing to reach the Swanee shore.
How I love ya, how I love ya
Reiterates deep love for Swanee.
My dear old Swanee
Repetition of affection for Swanee.
I'd give the world if I could only be
Expresses a willingness to trade anything to be in Swanee.
Among my folks in
Desire to be with Swanee people.
D-IX-IE-ven now my (Swanee) people are
Mentions DIXIE again, reinforcing a connection to the South.
Waitin' for me, prayin' for me
Acknowledges prayers and support from Swanee people.
Down by the Swanee
Reiterates the importance of the Swanee location.
The folks up north (North) will never (Will)
Highlights the permanent separation from those in the North.
Just see me no more
Emphasizes the irreversible nature of leaving the North.
When I get to that Swanee (Swanee)
Longing to reach Swanee's shore, repeating the sentiment.
Well, let me get through that Swanee (Swanee)
Expresses a desire to overcome obstacles to reach Swanee.
When I cross that Swanee shore
Anticipation of the moment of crossing Swanee's shore.
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