Lyrics
From the album the hurdy gurdy man
Introduction to the song, indicating it's from the album "The Hurdy Gurdy Man."
Oh, the waters flow over rock and stone
Describing the movement of water over rocks and stones.
O'er the waters blow windy wind so cold
Depicting the presence of a cold and windy wind over the flowing waters.
Oh, the rivers flow so old
Expressing the age or ancient nature of the rivers.
Oh, the rivers flow so old.
Reiteration of the ancient nature of the rivers.
O'er the rivers fly stately kingfishers
Noting the graceful flight of kingfishers above the rivers.
Through the waters swim stickleback fishes
Highlighting stickleback fishes swimming through the waters.
Oh, the rivers flow so old
Reaffirming the antiquity of the river flows.
Oh, the rivers flow so old.
Repetition emphasizing the ancient character of the rivers.
Oh, the waters flow over rock and stone
Restating the flow of waters over rock and stone.
Through the waters swim stickleback fishes
Reemphasizing the presence of stickleback fishes in the waters.
Oh, the rivers flow so old
Reiterating the ancient nature of river currents.
Through the rivers swim so old
Stating that even swimming in the rivers is ancient or old.
Oh, the rivers flow so old.
Reiteration of the idea that rivers have an ancient quality.
Ooh.
An exclamation or a musical interlude, potentially conveying emotion or emphasis.
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