High Noon
High Noon: Love, Duty, and a Showdown at Sundown
Lyrics
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Expressing a plea for support and companionship from a loved one.
On this, our weddin' day
Seeking reassurance and commitment on the day of their wedding.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Reiterating the plea not to abandon or forsake in a time of need.
Wait, wait along
Implying a sense of urgency and a request to wait patiently.
I do not know what fate awaits me
Expressing uncertainty about the future and the challenges ahead.
I only know I must be brave
Acknowledging the necessity of courage in the face of impending adversity.
And I must face a man who hates me
Acknowledging the confrontation with an adversary who harbors hatred.
Or lie a coward, a craven coward
Contemplating the choice between facing danger or succumbing to cowardice.
Or lie a coward in my grave
Highlighting the gravity of the decision and the possibility of death.
Oh, to be torn 'twixt love and duty
Expressing the internal conflict between love and duty.
S'posin' I lose my fair-haired beauty
Raising the hypothetical scenario of losing a beloved partner.
Look at that big hand move along
Observing the passage of time, building tension as the crucial moment approaches.
Nearin' high noon
Setting the scene for a confrontation, specifically at noon.
He made a vow while in state prison
Recounting a vow made during imprisonment, adding to the impending threat.
Vowed it would be my life or his'n
Stating a commitment that makes the situation life-threatening.
I'm not afraid of death but oh
Expressing a lack of fear of death but apprehension about being left alone.
What will I do if you leave me?
Pondering the emotional impact of being abandoned in a dire situation.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Reiterating the earlier plea for continued support and fidelity.
You made that promise as a bride
Recalling a promise made during marriage, emphasizing commitment.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Re-emphasizing the plea not to forsake, even during moments of grief.
Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin'
Encouraging the partner to stay, emphasizing the need for their presence.
Now that I need you by my side
Stressing the importance of the partner's support in the current situation.
Wait along, (wait along) wait along
Repeating the request to wait, underscoring the anticipation and uncertainty.
Wait along, wait along
Continuing the plea to wait patiently for resolution.
(Wait along, wait along, wait along, wait along)
Reiterating the call to wait, creating a sense of lingering tension.
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