Lord Willin'
Casting Away Heartache: Lord Willin' Reflections
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He said, "Buddy, I'm glad we're going fishing
Expressing gratitude for the companionship of going fishing.
I know times are tough, and you've been missing
Acknowledging tough times and the longing for a departed person.
Her, ever since she left town"
Reflecting on missing someone who left the town.
I said, "Man that's why you're my best friend
Acknowledging the speaker's best friend and their support.
And you were gonna be my bests man
Referring to the friend as the potential best man for a wedding.
The pain is more than whiskey can drown"
Describing emotional pain that surpasses the numbing effect of whiskey.
I found the best way to cope
Finding solace in fishing as a coping mechanism.
Wetting a line from an old John boat
Enjoying fishing from an old John boat as a therapeutic activity.
And that's what keeps me from losing my mind
Stating that fishing helps in maintaining mental stability.
It's amazing all that I discovered
Highlighting the discoveries made during the time since the breakup.
Since, she became my ex-lover
Referring to the person as an ex-lover, emphasizing the past relationship.
I'll keep it out of sight and out of my mind
Intending to keep thoughts about the ex-lover out of sight and mind.
Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Expressing hopefulness and determination, dependent on external factors.
This here's become my favorite spot
Describing the fishing spot as a favorite and a source of comfort.
I can't tell you all the fish I've caught
Emphasizing the joy and productivity experienced while fishing.
There must be something in the water
Suggesting a mysterious or magical quality in the water.
The day she left I went fishing too
Recounting a day of fishing after the ex-lover left town.
They say she skipped town, but that ain't true
Contradicting rumors about the ex-lover's departure.
I brought her fishing here, just like I brought you
Comparing the experience of fishing with the ex-lover to the current one.
I found the best way to cope
Reiteration of the therapeutic value of fishing.
Wetting a line from an old John boat
Describing the act of fishing from an old John boat.
And that's what keeps me from losing my mind
Reaffirming the role of fishing in preserving mental well-being.
It's amazing all that I discovered
Highlighting the discoveries made since the breakup.
Since, she became my ex-lover
Suggesting that the truth about the past relationship will eventually surface.
The truth will surely surface, just give it time
Expressing confidence that the truth will be revealed with time.
Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Reiteration of hope and dependence on external factors.
Now we been friends for a real long time
Highlighting the long-standing friendship between the speaker and the friend.
So it's easy to tell when something ain't right
Suggesting the friend's ability to sense when something is wrong.
And I'm sure you can read between the lines
Encouraging the friend to read between the lines and understand the situation.
So if you and her want to stay together
Offering advice for the friend's relationship to last.
You can lie side by side forever
Expressing the desire for a lasting relationship for the friend and the ex-lover.
Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Reiteration of hope and dependence on external factors.
I found the best way to cope
Reiterating the therapeutic value of fishing for the speaker.
Wetting a line from an old John boat
Describing the act of fishing from an old John boat.
And that's what keeps me from losing my mind
Emphasizing the role of fishing in preserving mental well-being.
It's amazing all that I discovered
Highlighting the discoveries made since the breakup.
Since, she became my ex-lover
Reiterating that revelations about the past relationship will come to light.
Drowned, drowned, drowned by the weight of lies
Using the metaphor of drowning to depict the weight of lies.
Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Reiteration of hope and dependence on external factors.
They say still waters run deep
Utilizing the metaphor "still waters run deep" to suggest hidden depths.
Beneath the surface my secret sleeps
Implying the speaker's secret lies beneath the surface.
Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Reiteration of hope and dependence on external factors.
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