The River's Roar
Wild Longings and River's Roar: A Heart's Confession by Hawken Horse
Lyrics
My dearest angel
Expressing deep affection for a cherished person, possibly a significant other.
Treasure of mine
Referring to the person as a valuable and beloved possession.
I've been unfaithful
Admitting to betrayal or unfaithfulness, acknowledging inner conflicts.
In my heart and my mind
Indicating that the unfaithfulness is present in both the heart and mind.
No, I have not touched
Denying physical involvement with another person.
Another's soft hand
Reiterating the lack of physical contact with someone else.
Oh but I long for
Expressing a strong desire for a distant place or experience.
A far off land
Longing for a far-off land, possibly symbolizing a sense of escape or adventure.
Lady forgiveness
Seeking forgiveness from a woman, possibly the one betrayed.
If I'm staring in the distance
Explaining a distracted state while gazing into the distance.
My soul is pining for that mountain mistress
Expressing a deep yearning for a woman associated with a mountain.
No other woman
Affirming exclusive feelings for a particular woman.
Do I have eyes for
Confirming devotion to the woman mentioned in line 11.
But the wildern'is calling
Feeling drawn to the wilderness and the sound of the river.
And the river's roar
Emphasizing the captivating and powerful nature of the river's roar.
God as my witness
Swearing to return and be faithful, invoking a divine witness.
I'll come back to you
Committing to coming back from distant places or challenges.
Down from those ridges
Returning from elevated areas, possibly mountains or challenges.
Like I always do
Highlighting a consistent pattern of returning to the beloved person.
Lady forgiveness
Repeating the plea for forgiveness from the woman.
If I'm staring in the distance
Reiterating the distracted state and yearning for the mountain mistress.
My soul is pining for that mountain mistress
Echoing the intense longing for the woman associated with the mountain.
No other woman
Restating exclusive affection for the mentioned woman.
Do I have eyes for
Affirming undivided attention and admiration for the woman.
But the wildern'is calling
Being drawn to the wilderness and the river's call, repeating the theme.
And the river's roar
Emphasizing the powerful allure of the river's roar.
No other woman
Reaffirming exclusive focus on the mentioned woman.
Do I have eyes for
Expressing a singular devotion to the woman amidst the wilderness.
But the wildern'is calling
Repeating the draw of the wilderness and the river's call.
And the river's roar
Underlining the persistent attraction of the wilderness and the river's roar.
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