Annalee
Whispers of Moonlit Romance: Annalee's Tale Unveiled
Lyrics
I'm skipping stones at the edge of the dock
I am engaging in the simple pleasure of skipping stones at the dock.
A fog came rolling in, quiet like a hawk
A fog, quiet like a hawk, is rolling in as a serene atmosphere is set.
The river's so smooth, it could shatter with a rock
The river is so calm that it seems fragile and could break with the impact of a rock.
It felt like I was walking on water
I feel a sense of lightness and euphoria, as if walking on water.
Then the doctor's daughter came and dove right in
The doctor's daughter, Annalee, joins the scene by diving into the water.
Lord Almighty,
An exclamation expressing awe or surprise at Annalee's state of undress.
She's in nothing but skin
Annalee is naked, highlighting her vulnerability and openness.
I could turn my head but she may never come again
Despite the temptation to look, there's a fear of missing the opportunity if I turn away.
She's filling the sky with her laughter
Annalee's laughter is joyous and fills the sky, enhancing the magical atmosphere.
Annalee
Addressing Annalee, acknowledging her impact with vivid imagery of shaking timbers and rattling leaves.
Annalee
-You're shaking the timbers
-You're rattling the leaves
-There's a full moon rising in front of me
A full moon symbolizes a significant moment, inviting Annalee to create a lasting memory together.
Come and stake your claim in my memory
-Annalee
Expressing wonder if Annalee is a divine gift, inviting her to share an intimate moment in nature.
Annalee
-Did the good Lord send you down to deliver me
-Come lay your head in a bed of leaves
-I am here, I am yours for the taking
An offering of oneself to Annalee, expressing willingness and devotion.
Well, around about midnight on a riverboat ride
Describing a midnight riverboat ride, setting the scene for a romantic encounter.
I'm a mandolin jukebox and Annie's at my side
A playful scene where the narrator is a musical jukebox, and Annie (Annalee) is by their side.
One bottle empty, one waiting like a bride
Reference to bottles, one empty and one waiting, suggesting a mix of past experiences and future possibilities.
She's dancing like light on the water
Annalee is described as dancing gracefully, resembling light on the water.
We've got six weeks till college
Highlighting the limited time before parting for college, using the river as a metaphor for the flow of life.
Six weeks and then we're gone
-Oh, life is like a river
-And the river's rolling on
-So come on, Annie you taste like brandy
Expressing desire for an intimate moment with Annalee, tasting like brandy and a hopeful morning kiss.
Will you kiss me awake come morning?
-I can't promise a lifetime of tomorrows
A acknowledgment of uncertainty about the future, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the present.
What tomorrow brings God only knows
-I know this about tomorrow
-We're filling it with sorrow if we let tonight just end
Warning against letting the night end without creating lasting memories, potentially leading to regret.
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