I'd Jump the Mississippi
Love's Leap Across the Mississippi: A Yearning Journey
Lyrics
I'D JUMP THE MISSISSIPPI
Expressing a willingness to undertake a significant challenge or sacrifice.
(George Jones - Johnny Mathis)
Credit to the songwriters George Jones and Johnny Mathis.
« © '64 Glad Music »
Indication of the copyright belonging to Glad Music in 1964.
WITH MELBA MONTGOMERY
Collaboration with Melba Montgomery, indicating a duet.
I been lonely much too long I'd give a Yankee dime if you come back home
Expressing prolonged loneliness and a desire for the person to return.
Honey won't you let me hold you tight
Pleading for intimacy and physical closeness.
Tears keep a fallin' my eyes are blurred if I had the wings of a pretty little bird
Describing emotional distress with tears falling, wishing for the ability to fly to the loved one.
I would fly right to your arms tonight
Expressing a strong desire to be with the person immediately.
I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide if you was a waitin' on the other side
Using the Mississippi River as a metaphor for a significant obstacle, expressing a willingness to overcome it for the loved one.
Honey just to hug and hold you tight
Desiring physical closeness and expressing the willingness to overcome obstacles for a hug.
I'd jump across and never get wet right there by your side I'd set
Committing to face challenges and be by the loved one's side without hesitation.
Yes indeed everything would be alright
Expressing confidence that everything would be fine if the person returns.
If you would come back home to me make me happy like I used to be
Pleading for the person to come back and restore happiness.
I'd start and meet you halfway
Committing to make an effort by meeting halfway in the relationship.
I'd leave here and never look back I'd run a mile in a minute flat
Expressing a strong willingness to leave the current situation and run to the loved one.
To get to you before the end of day
Committing to reaching the loved one before the end of the day.
I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide...
Reiteration of the determination to overcome obstacles, using the Mississippi as a symbol.
I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide...
Repetition emphasizing the commitment to overcome obstacles for the loved one.
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