Birmingham Jail
Melancholy Echoes: Birmingham Jail's Soulful Journey
Lyrics
Down on the levy
Referring to a location, possibly a riverside area.
Levy so low
Describing the low elevation of the levy.
Late in the evening
Time reference, indicating the evening.
Hear the train blow
Noticing the sound of a train whistle.
Hear the train blow, love
Reiteration of the train whistle sound, expressing affection.
Hear the train blow
Repeated mention of the train whistle sound, emphasizing its significance.
Late in the evening
Time reference, still in the evening, with the train whistle persisting.
Hear the train blow
Continuation of the train whistle theme in the evening.
Birmingham Jail, love
Mention of Birmingham Jail, introducing a location or metaphorical state of confinement.
Birmingham Jail
Reiteration of Birmingham Jail, emphasizing its importance or relevance.
Send it in care of
Instruction to send something to Birmingham Jail.
Birmingham Jail
Repetition of the instruction to send to Birmingham Jail.
There see my darling
Pointing to a specific person (darling) in Birmingham Jail.
There see my dear
Repetition of identifying someone dear in Birmingham Jail.
There see I love you
Expressing love for the person in Birmingham Jail.
Goodness, I do
Affirmation of the depth of love felt.
Down in the meadow
Shift in location, down in the meadow, possibly a change in scenery.
Down on my knees
Physical position on knees, conveying a sense of humility or supplication.
Praying to heaven
Engaged in prayer, seeking comfort from a higher power.
Give my heart ease
Request for emotional relief or peace of mind.
Pining for you, love
Expressing a strong desire or yearning for the person in question.
Pining for you
Repetition of the intense longing for the person.
Kiss me once more, love
Request for a final kiss before parting.
Then I must go
Acknowledgment of the impending departure.
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