Lyrics
Well she's been gone many days now
Expressing the duration of the girl's absence
She's been gone quite some time
Emphasizing the extended period of her absence
It ain't the same, it never will be
Highlighting the irreplaceable void since she left
Since I lost that girl of mine
Conveying the emotional impact of losing the girl
I stayed too long by the river
Admitting a prolonged stay by the river
I stayed too long, there's no doubt
Acknowledging an extended period by the river with certainty
I took a chance was pretty risky
Referring to a risky decision made during the absence
When I came back I found out
Realizing the consequences upon returning
Oh girl of mine, come back to me
Pleading for the girl to return
Girl of mine, come back please
Repeating the plea for the girl to come back
Girl of mine, come back to me
Expressing the desire for the girl's return
Can't you see I'm on my knees
Describing a vulnerable state, possibly remorseful
Now she's been gone many days now
Reiterating the duration of the girl's absence
She's been gone, there's no doubt
Confirming the continued absence of the girl
I took a chance was pretty risky
Recalling a risky decision made earlier
When I came back I found out
Reiterating the consequences faced upon return
Oh girl of mine, come back to me
Repeating the plea for the girl's return
Girl of mine, come back please
Emphasizing the urgency of the girl's return
Girl of mine, come back to me
Expressing a strong desire for the girl's comeback
Can't you see I'm on my knees
Reiterating the vulnerable state, kneeling metaphor
Can't you see I'm on my knees
Highlighting the sincerity and intensity of the plea
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