Darkness on the Delta
Embracing Night's Solace: Darkness on the Delta
Lyrics
When it's darkness on the delta
Expressing a time of darkness on the delta, a geographical region, setting the tone for reflection or contemplation.
That's the time my heart is light
Suggesting that the speaker's heart feels light during the darkness on the delta, implying a positive or uplifting emotional experience.
When it's darkness on the delta
Reiterating the idea that the speaker finds comfort or solace during the period of darkness on the delta.
Let me linger in the shelter of the night
Desiring to remain in the protective embrace of the night when darkness prevails.
Fields of cotton all around me
Describing the surroundings with fields of cotton, creating a vivid imagery of the delta landscape.
Darkies singin' sweet and low
Referring to individuals singing in a melodic and gentle manner, possibly depicting a sense of community and cultural richness.
Lord, I'm lucky that you found me
Expressing gratitude or a sense of fortune for being in a particular location, attributed to divine intervention.
Where the muddy Mississippi waters flow
Locating the speaker near the muddy Mississippi waters, emphasizing a connection to nature and geographical specificity.
Lounging on the levee
Relaxing on the levee, a riverbank, and enjoying the sounds of nightingales, portraying a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Listenin' to the nightingales way up above
Highlighting the experience of listening to nightingales, symbolizing beauty and harmony in nature.
Laughter on the levee
Noting laughter on the levee, suggesting a joyous and carefree atmosphere among the people present.
No one's heart is heavy
Asserting that no one's heart is burdened or weighed down, indicating a sense of emotional lightness or contentment.
All God's children got someone to love
Conveying a universal theme of love, stating that all God's children have someone to love.
When it's darkness on the delta
Repeating the idea of darkness on the delta, reinforcing the significance of this particular time.
Only heaven is in sight
Suggesting that during the darkness, the only heavenly element visible is in sight, implying a divine or spiritual connection.
When it's darkness on the delta
Reiterating the desire to remain in the shelter of the night during the darkness on the delta.
Let me linger in the shelter of the night
Expressing a preference for lingering in the protective ambiance of the night, maintaining the theme of finding solace during darkness.
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