River Man
Journey through Nature's Tapestry: River Man's Reflections
Lyrics
Betty came by on her way
Betty visited on her way
Said she had a word to say
Said she had something to say
About things today and fallen leaves
About current events and fallen leaves
Said she hadn't heard the news
Said she hadn't heard the news
Hadn't had the time to choose a way to lose
Hadn't chosen a way to lose due to lack of time
But she believes
Believes in something despite uncertainty
Gonna see the river man
Expresses intent to visit the river man
Gonna tell him all I can about the plan
Plans to share information about a plan
For lilac time if he tells me all he knows
Refers to discussing "lilac time" and seeking the river man's knowledge
About the way the river flows
Asks about the nature of the river's flow
And all night shows in summertime
Mentions all-night shows in summertime
Betty said she prayed today
Betty prayed for changes in the sky
For the sky to blow away or maybe stay
Uncertain if she wants the sky to clear or remain
She wasn't sure
Expresses uncertainty
When she thought of summer rain
Thoughts of summer rain bring back memories
Calling for her mind again she lost the pain
Recalling summer rain helps alleviate pain
And stayed for more
Chose to stay for more after finding relief
Gonna see the river man
Plans to see the river man again
Gonna tell him all I can about the ban
Intends to inform him about a ban
On feeling free
Refers to a restriction on feeling free
If he tells me all he knows
Interested in the river man's knowledge
About the way his river flows
Asks about the nature of the river's flow again
I don't suppose it's meant for me
Expresses doubt if the information is meant for the speaker
Oh, how they come and go
Reflects on the transient nature of people
Oh, how they come and go
Highlights the ephemeral nature of people coming and going
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