Sweetheart Of The Pines
Love's Redemption in the Pines: Emmylou Harris's Soulful Journey
Lyrics
Well, I used to roll and I used to ramble
Expressing a past life of wandering and drifting.
Out on the wilder side of town
Referring to a more untamed or less civilized area of town.
Every night I hear the bright lights calling
Suggesting the allure of city lights and excitement.
I never thought I could ever settle down.
Expressing surprise at the possibility of settling down.
Well, I seen a whole lot of pain and trouble
Describing a life filled with hardship and difficulty.
In this lonesome life of mine
Highlighting a solitary and challenging existence.
But you gave me love and you gave it double
Gratitude for receiving abundant love.
And I'll always be your sweetheart of the pines
Committing to being a constant and enduring companion.
I'll always be your little sweetheart of the pines
Reiterating a promise to be a devoted partner.
Now you searched the dark side of the mountain
Describing a journey to find true love.
Just to find what you thought true love should be
Emphasizing the search for an idealized form of love.
But you found a heart that you never knew ??
Discovering unexpected aspects of the speaker's heart.
When you got around to the other side of me.
Hinting at a transformative experience on the speaker's part.
Well, I seen a whole lot of pain and trouble
Repeating the theme of enduring hardship.
In this lonesome love of mine
Reiterating the challenging nature of the speaker's love life.
But you gave me love and you gave it double
Expressing gratitude for abundant love once again.
And I'll always be your sweetheart of the pines
Recommitting to being a long-lasting sweetheart.
I'll always be your little sweetheart of the pines.
Reaffirming the enduring nature of the commitment.
Now you make me feel lovesick darlin'
Describing the overwhelming feeling of being in love.
The way I did back when my heart was young
Recalling the intensity of love from youth.
But I'm young enough to start all over
Expressing readiness for a new beginning.
And old enough to show you how it's done
Asserting a combination of experience and vitality.
Well, I seen a whole lot of pain and trouble
Reiterating the theme of hardship in the speaker's life.
In this lonesome life of mine
Highlighting the ongoing challenges in the speaker's journey.
But you gave me love and you gave it double
Expressing gratitude for enduring love once more.
And I'll always be your sweetheart of the pines
Recommitting to being a steadfast sweetheart.
I'll always be your little sweetheart of the pines
Reaffirming the perpetual nature of the commitment.
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