Lilly of the Valley
Embracing Love's Essence: Lilly of the Valley from Tennessee
Lyrics
Down the mountains through the valley
Describing the landscape of mountains and valleys.
Runs a river deep and wide I can see her 'cross the water
Notices a wide river, sees someone across the water.
Over on the other side
Referring to the other side of the river.
She is smiling, she is laughing
Describing the person on the other side, happy and waving.
As she waves her hand to me
Continues describing her joyful demeanor.
She's my Lilly of the valley
Refers to the person as "Lilly of the valley" from Tennessee.
From the state of Tennesse
Emphasizes her origin, the state of Tennessee.
When the wintertime is over
Transitioning to a different time, end of winter and start of spring.
And the season turns to Spring
Describing the change in seasons.
In the fields of greenest clover I will hear the robin sing
Expects to hear the robin sing in the green clover fields.
The dogwoods will be holding forth In all their majesty
References the beauty of dogwood trees in full bloom.
For my Lilly of the valley
Reiterates the person as "Lilly of the valley."
From the state of Tennessee
Reaffirms her origin, the state of Tennessee.
She's my Lilly of the valley
Repeating the significance of the person as "Lilly of the valley."
From the state of Tennessee
Emphasizing her origin again.
She's as pretty as a princess
Complimenting her appearance and elegance.
In her fancy finery
Describing her in fancy clothing.
When she puts her arms around me
Expressing the importance of her embrace.
It means all the world to me
Underlining the significance of her actions.
She's my Lilly of the valley
Reiterating her identity as "Lilly of the valley."
From the state of Tennesse
Restating her origin, the state of Tennessee.
Bluebonnets grow in Texas
Mentioning bluebonnets in Texas but preferring Lilly's company.
They are lovely I am sure
Admiring the beauty of bluebonnets.
But when I'm with my Lilly
Choosing Lilly over other beautiful things.
I could long for nothing more
Expressing contentment with Lilly's presence.
The moon, the sun, the stars that shine
Highlighting celestial elements, possibly symbolizing Lilly's importance.
In heaven's gallery
Describing Lilly as a heavenly presence.
Love my Lilly of the valley
Reaffirming love for "Lilly of the valley."
From the state of Tennessee
Stating her origin, the state of Tennessee.
She's my Lilly of the valley
Repeating the theme of Lilly's significance.
From the state of Tennessee
Emphasizing her origin once more.
She's as pretty as a princess
Complimenting her appearance and elegance (repeated).
In her fancy finery
Describing her in fancy clothing (repeated).
When she puts her arms around me
Reiterating the importance of her embrace (repeated).
It means all the world to me
Reaffirming the significance of Lilly's actions (repeated).
She's my Lilly of the valley
Concluding by stating her identity as "Lilly of the valley."
From the state of Tennesse
Final repetition of her origin, the state of Tennessee.
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