High Noon
High Noon: Love, Duty, and a Vow in the Face of Danger
Lyrics
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Expressing a plea not to abandon or forsake the speaker.
On this, our weddin' day
On the day of their wedding, emphasizing the urgency of the request not to be forsaken.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Reiterating the plea for the beloved not to abandon the speaker.
Wait, wait along
Implying a sense of anticipation or yearning, urging the beloved to wait patiently.
I do not know what fate awaits me
Expressing uncertainty about the future and the challenges that lie ahead.
I only know I must be brave
Acknowledging the necessity of bravery in facing an unknown fate.
And I must face a man who hates me
Referring to the imminent confrontation with an adversary who harbors hatred.
Or lie a coward, a craven coward
Contemplating the choice between facing the adversary bravely or succumbing to cowardice.
Or lie a coward in my grave
Emphasizing the consequence of choosing cowardice – death.
Oh, to be torn 'twixt love and duty
Expressing the internal struggle between love and duty.
S'posin' I lose my fair-haired beauty
Raising the possibility of losing a beloved due to the speaker's choices.
Look at that big hand move along
Observing the passage of time, creating a sense of urgency.
Nearin' high noon
Referring to the approach of a crucial moment, symbolized by "high noon."
He made a vow while in state prison
Recalling a vow made during a time of confinement, possibly alluding to a conflict.
Vowed it would be my life or his'n
Stating a vow that involves a life-and-death situation for either the speaker or the adversary.
I'm not afraid of death but oh
Expressing a lack of fear towards death but highlighting the fear of being abandoned.
What will I do if you leave me?
Pondering the consequences of abandonment and the emotional impact on the speaker.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Reiterating the plea not to forsake the speaker, recalling the promise made as a bride.
You made that promise as a bride
Highlighting the commitment made during marriage.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Re-emphasizing the plea in the face of grief, discouraging thoughts of leaving.
Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin'
Asking for support and companionship during a challenging time.
Now that I need you by my side
Stressing the need for the beloved's presence during a difficult moment.
Wait along, (wait along) wait along
Repeatedly urging patience and waiting.
Wait along, wait along
Continuing the theme of waiting with a sense of anticipation.
(Wait along, wait along, wait along, wait along)
Repeating the call to wait, emphasizing the importance of patience.
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