The Yellow Rose of Texas
In Search of Lost Love: The Yellow Rose of Texas Story
Lyrics
There's a yellow rose in Texas that I'm gonna see
Expressing anticipation and desire to see a special person, symbolized by a yellow rose in Texas.
Nobody else could miss her, not half as much as me
Highlighting the unique connection between the speaker and the person represented by the yellow rose, emphasizing the speaker's intense feelings.
She cried, so when I left her it'd like to broke my heart
Describing the emotional impact of leaving the person, suggesting a deep emotional bond that was difficult to sever.
And if I'd ever find her, we never more will part
Expressing a commitment to reunite with the person and stay together forever once found.
She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew
Praising the person as the most charming and beloved in Texas, using the metaphor of a rosebud.
Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew
Complimenting the person's bright and sparkling eyes with the imagery of diamonds and dew.
You may talk about Clementine, and sing of Rosalee
Comparing the yellow rose of Texas favorably to other potential romantic interests, mentioning Clementine and Rosalee.
But the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl for me
Reiterating the exclusivity of the speaker's affection for the yellow rose of Texas.
Where the Rio Grande is flowing and the skies are bright
Setting the scene by describing the location where the person is, emphasizing the beauty of the surroundings.
She walks along the river in the quiet summer night
Depicting the person walking by the river in the peaceful night, creating a nostalgic and romantic atmosphere.
I know that she remembers when we parted long ago
Recalling a past separation and expressing confidence that the person remembers the promise of the speaker's return.
I promised that I'll return and not to leave her so
Reiterating the commitment to return and not leave the person again.
She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew
Repeating the admiration for the person's sweetness and using the rosebud metaphor.
Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew
Reaffirming the brightness and sparkle of the person's eyes.
You may talk about Clementine, and sing of Rosalee
Mentioning other potential romantic interests but emphasizing the exclusive love for the yellow rose of Texas.
But the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl for me
Restating the uniqueness of the speaker's affection for the yellow rose of Texas.
Now I'm going back to find her, for my heart is full of vow
Expressing the speaker's determination to find and reunite with the person, fueled by heartfelt vows.
We'll do the things together we did so long ago
Anticipating shared activities and a return to past joys with the person.
We'll play the banjo gaily, she'll love me like before
Envisioning a happy future with the person, including playing the banjo and experiencing renewed love.
And the yellow rose of Texas shall be mine for ever more
Declaring that the yellow rose of Texas will belong to the speaker forever.
She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew
Reaffirming the person's charm and sweetness using the rosebud metaphor.
Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew
Highlighting the enduring brightness and sparkle of the person's eyes.
You may talk about Clementine, and sing of Rosalee
Mentioning other potential romantic interests but emphasizing the exclusive love for the yellow rose of Texas.
But the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl for me
Concluding with a repetition of the unique and special affection for the yellow rose of Texas.
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