Shenandoah
Enchanting Tale of Love and Longing: Shenandoah's Deep Meaning
Lyrics
Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
Expressing a deep desire to see Shenandoah.
Away, you rollin' river
Referring to the rolling river as Shenandoah's characteristic feature.
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Expressing a longing to hear the sounds associated with Shenandoah.
Away, I am bound away
Indicating the speaker's journey or departure, being "bound away."
Across the wide Missouri
Referencing the wide Missouri River, suggesting a geographical separation.
Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Expressing love for Shenandoah's daughter.
Away, you rollin' river
Reiterating the presence of the rolling river in the background.
For her I'd cross the stormy waters
Willingness to overcome challenges, like stormy waters, for the sake of Shenandoah's daughter.
Away, we're bound away
Joint departure, "bound away" together, emphasizing unity in the journey.
Across the wide Missouri
Repeating the reference to the wide Missouri, underlining the vast distance being crossed.
Oh Shenandoah, I am bound to leave you
Expressing a commitment to leave Shenandoah.
Away, you rollin' river
Reiteration of the presence of the rolling river during departure.
Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you
Promise not to deceive Shenandoah during the departure.
Away, I am bound away
Indicating departure with the repeated phrase "bound away."
Across the wide Missouri
Reaffirming the crossing of the wide Missouri in the process of leaving.
Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
Reiterating the deep longing to see Shenandoah, possibly expressing regret for leaving.
Away, you rollin' river
Emphasizing the presence of the rolling river as a consistent backdrop.
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Repeating the desire to hear Shenandoah, reinforcing the emotional connection.
Away, I am bound away
Indicating departure with the phrase "bound away" across the wide Missouri.
Across the wide Missouri
Final mention of the vast geographical distance being crossed during departure.
Across the wide Missouri
Reiterating the journey across the wide Missouri as a central theme.
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