Wolverton Mountain
Love's Brave Ascent on Wolverton Mountain
Lyrics
They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain,
Cautionary advice not to go to Wolverton Mountain.
If you're looking for a wife.
Suggesting that seeking a wife on Wolverton Mountain may be challenging or dangerous.
'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty
Introducing Clifton Clowers and his attractive daughter.
Young daughter,
Describing the daughter as young and desirable.
He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife.
Highlighting Clifton Clowers' capability with a gun and a knife, suggesting protective qualities.
Her tender lips are sweeter than honey
Complimenting the daughter's lips and emphasizing their sweetness.
And Wolverton Mountain protects her there.
Emphasizing the protective nature of Wolverton Mountain for the daughter.
The bears and birds tell Clifton Clowers
Indicating that even animals warn strangers about entering Wolverton Mountain.
If a stranger should wander there.
Further highlighting the potential danger for strangers on the mountain.
All of my dreams are on Wolverton Mountain.
Expressing the speaker's dreams are associated with Wolverton Mountain.
I want his daughter for my wife.
Desiring Clifton Clowers' daughter as a wife.
I'll take my chances and climb that mountain
Expressing willingness to take risks and climb the mountain for love.
Though Clilfton Clowers, he may take my life
Acknowledging the potential threat to the speaker's life from Clifton Clowers.
Her tender lips
Repeating the admiration for the daughter's tender lips.
I'm going up on Wolverton Mountain,
Expressing the desire to go to Wolverton Mountain due to loneliness.
It's too lonely down here below.
Stating that staying below the mountain is not right and implies dissatisfaction.
It's just not right to hide his daughter
Arguing that Clifton Clowers should not hide his daughter from someone who loves her.
From the one who loves her so.
Empty line, possibly for emphasis or pacing.
Her tender lips
-But I don't care about Clifton Clowers,
Expressing a disregard for Clifton Clowers and determination to climb the mountain.
I'm gonna climb up on his mountain,
Reiterating the intention to climb Wolverton Mountain.
I'm gonna take the girl I love.
Expressing the determination to take the girl the speaker loves.
I don't care about Clifton Clowers,
Repeating the disregard for Clifton Clowers and determination to climb the mountain.
I'm gonna climb up on his mountain,
Reiterating the intention to climb Wolverton Mountain.
I'm gonna take the girl I love.
Expressing the determination to take the girl the speaker loves.
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