Berry Picking Time
Harvest of Love: A Tale of Berry Picking Romance
Lyrics
Well I spyed a berry bush as i was strolling home one day,
Encounter a berry bush while walking home.
And somehow it brought back the by-gone days.
Elicits memories of the past.
Of when you and I were berry picking many years ago
Recalls berry picking with a loved one in a nearby county.
In a little county not so far away.
Specifies the location as not too far away.
How well I do remember the day when we first met,
Reflects on the day of the initial meeting.
It leaves a picture in my mind I never can forget...
Creates a lasting image in the narrator's mind.
We were picking berries at old Aunt Mary's,
Describes berry picking at Aunt Mary's.
When I picked a blushing bride.
Narrates the picking of a life partner.
As we strolled home together, I just wondered whether
Expresses contemplation on a future together.
I could win you forever if I tried.
Questions the possibility of a lifelong commitment.
Then at love's suggestion, I popped the question
Highlights proposing prompted by love.
And asked you to be mine.
Asking the other person to be theirs.
By your kisses I know you'd picked me and I'd picked you,
Confirms mutual affection through kisses.
At berry picking time.
Connects love and commitment during berry picking.
(x2)
Reiteration of the berry picking time.
How sweet you were that day in your simple gimgham gown,
Compliments the partner's appearance on that day.
To me you were as lovely as a queen.
Comparing the partner's beauty to that of a queen.
When from underneath your bonnett popped a pair of golden curls,
Details the surprise of golden curls and captivating eyes.
And the bluest eyes that I have ever seen!
Describes the physical features of the partner.
Your lips were red as cherries, their taste was twice as sweet.
Compares the taste of the partner's lips to cherries.
It only took one kiss to make my happiness complete.
Expresses the completeness brought by a single kiss.
We were picking berries at old Aunt Mary's,
Repeats the setting of berry picking at Aunt Mary's.
When I picked a blushing bride.
Retells the story of picking a life partner.
As we strolled home together, I just wondered whether
Reflects on the possibility of a lasting relationship.
I could win you forever if I tried.
Continues the contemplation of a lifelong commitment.
Then at love's suggestion, I popped the question
Reiterates proposing guided by love.
And asked you to be mine.
Asking for commitment and partnership.
By your kisses I know you'd picked me and I'd picked you,
Confirms mutual affection through kisses once again.
At berry picking time. (X2)
Final reiteration of the connection between love and berry picking time.
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