Boston and St. John's
Wandering Hearts: A Sailor's Promise Across Boston and St. John's
Lyrics
Girl, don't tell me that it's morning
Expressing reluctance to face the morning.
Can we keep the curtains drawn
Desire to keep the curtains closed, indicating a desire for intimacy and privacy.
I haven't given you fair warning
Acknowledging a lack of prior warning or preparation for impending separation.
But our ship, she sails at dawn
Metaphorically referring to departure on a journey represented by the ship sailing at dawn.
And it's true I must be going, but I swear I won't be long
Acknowledging the need to depart but promising a swift return.
There isn't that much ocean between Boston and St John's
Highlighting the relatively short distance between Boston and St. John's.
But I'm a rover, and I'm bound to sail away
Describing oneself as a rover, suggesting a free-spirited, wandering nature.
I'm a rover, can you love me anyway?
Pleading for acceptance and love despite the inevitable departure.
And if some suitor comes approaching
Raising the possibility of other suitors and seeking permission or assurance.
Will you let him through your door
Potentially allowing someone else into the picture.
And what if I return half-broken
Addressing the possibility of returning in a damaged or changed state.
Will you still want me anymore?
Questioning if there will still be love and acceptance after potential hardship.
And it's true I must be going, but I swear I won't be long
Reiterating the imminent departure but promising a brief absence.
There isn't that much ocean between Boston and St John's
Emphasizing the short distance between the departure and destination.
But I'm a rover, and I'm bound to sail away
Reiterating the free-spirited nature of being a rover and the inevitability of departure.
I'm a rover, can you love me anyway?
Seeking reassurance of love despite the constant wandering.
Close your eyes and dream
Encouraging imagination and sharing dreams to strengthen the connection.
And tell me what you see
Asking the partner to describe their vision or desire.
Tell me what you want
Requesting the partner to express their needs and desires.
Just tell me that you'll wait for me
Asking for a commitment to wait during the absence.
But, oh, don't tell me that it's morning
Repeating the reluctance to face the morning and expressing a desire for prolonged intimacy.
Can we keep the curtains drawn
Reiterating the wish to keep the curtains closed to delay the morning.
I haven't given you fair warning
Repeating the lack of prior warning for the impending departure.
But our ship, she sails at dawn
Repeating the metaphor of the ship sailing at dawn, indicating the imminent departure.
And it's true I must be going, but I swear I won't be long
Reaffirming the need to depart but promising a swift return.
There isn't that much ocean between Boston and St John's
Restating the short distance between Boston and St. John's.
But I'm a rover, and I'm bound to sail away
Reiterating the free-spirited nature and the inevitability of departure.
I'm a rover, I'm a rover, I'm a rover, can you love me anyway?
Repeating the plea for acceptance and love despite the wandering nature.
Love me anyway, love me anyway, no no oh
Emphasizing the desire for love despite any challenges.
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