Rio Tularosa
Journey through Time: Rio Tularosa's Mystical Tale
Lyrics
RIO TULAROSA
Rio Tularosa
I followed you down from the Coyote Hills,
The singer followed someone from the Coyote Hills.
Early Autumn, 1862.
Refers to the time as early autumn in 1862.
A ghost on the bank of the Rio Tularosa,
The singer feels like a ghost near the Rio Tularosa, looking deeply into someone.
Lookin' straight into the heart of you.
Intense focus or connection with the person being looked at.
Trampled red reeds like a warning sign,
Visual imagery of trampled red reeds, possibly signaling danger or a significant event.
I didn't know whether I should dance or cry.
The singer is unsure how to react—conflicted emotions between dancing or crying.
Devil in the sky, I know you saw him, too.
Perception of a devilish figure in the sky and acknowledgment that the other person also noticed.
Hallelujah, Sister, I'm in love with you.
An expression of affection or admiration towards the person, referring to them as "Sister."
Lightning, fire, shining on the choir.
Powerful and dramatic imagery—lightning, fire, and a choir, possibly symbolizing intensity or divine presence.
Just like I prayed for it to do.
The singer's desires or prayers being fulfilled or realized.
I dreamed I flew over the Sacramento Mountains,
A dream sequence of flying over specific geographical features, indicating a journey or exploration.
Over the canyons and the open plains.
Overcoming obstacles or experiencing vast landscapes.
All the way down to the border at Juarez,
Reaching a border (Juarez) while encountering the influence of "Three Sisters," possibly representing entities or challenges.
Three Sisters making me insane.
I was riding with the Mescalero,
Determination to persist despite exhaustion or weariness.
So tired but I will not let go.
Devil in the sky, I know you saw him, too.
Reiteration of intense imagery—lightning, fire, and a choir.
Hallelujah, Sister, I'm in love with you.
The singer's emotions or feelings remain consistent or strengthened.
Lightning, fire, shining on the choir.
Just like I prayed for it to do.
Continued desire for the fulfillment of prayers or wishes.
Think about it, but I will not let go..., Oh yeah,
Reflecting on a decision or situation while refusing to give up.
Devil in the sky, I know you saw him, too.
Reiteration of the devil in the sky and affection towards the person.
Hallelujah, Sister, I'm in love with you.
Consistent emotions or feelings towards the person.
Lightning, fire, shining on the choir.
Repetition of intense imagery—lightning, fire, and a choir.
Just like I prayed for it to do.
Continued desire for the fulfillment of prayers or wishes.
So tired but I will not let go, Oh yeah,
Perseverance despite exhaustion.
Lighting, fire shining on the choir
Reiteration of intense imagery—lightning, fire, and a choir.
And, fire shining on the choir
Intensification of the imagery, focusing on fire shining on the choir.
Lightning, fire shining on the choir
Repetition emphasizing the intense imagery of lightning and fire on the choir.
Lightning, fire shining on the choir
Reiteration of the intense imagery of lightning and fire on the choir.
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