Cherish the River
Cherished Moments by the River: A Love that Endures
Lyrics
I remember when you moved up towards the river
Reflecting on the past when the person being addressed moved towards the river.
You danced on the banks by the fire like a child
Describing a joyful moment of dancing by the fire on the riverbanks, reminiscent of childlike happiness.
It was then that you opened your mouth
Highlighting a specific moment when the person opened their mouth.
And a song sweet as honey came pouring out
Expressing the beauty of the song that emerged from the person, describing it as sweet as honey.
I cherish the day you moved by the river
Expressing appreciation for the day the person moved by the river.
It was just a year we lived at the river
Indicating a year spent living by the river.
'Fore the waters dared sweep us apart
Acknowledging a potential separation threatened by the waters.
It was then with tears in my eyes
Describing a moment of emotional intensity with tears and a commitment to love.
I said I would love you till the day that I die
Promise of love until death.
But I know we've been called away from the river
Awareness of being called away from the river.
I'll never leave even though I'm far
Commitment to staying connected even when physically apart.
Though you can't hear it beat
Even if the heartbeat isn't audible, the heart still belongs to the person.
You still have my heart
Reassuring continued emotional connection even when the river is not visible.
Even when our river's not in view
Expressing thoughts of the person even when the river is out of sight.
I'll be thinking of you
Commitment to the person, regardless of the circumstances.
Darlin' know I won't compromise
Expressing a refusal to compromise on the depth of feelings.
When I see you next
Anticipating a future reunion and a strong desire to hold the person tight.
I'm going to hold you tight
Encouraging the person to close their eyes without it being a farewell.
It's okay to close your eyes
Reassuring that it's not the last time to close one's eyes.
It's not for the last time
Repetition emphasizing the significance of the moment.
It's not for the last time
Reiteration emphasizing the significance of the moment.
I was wondering at seventeen
Reflecting on uncertainties and questioning the person's role at seventeen.
Were you my one girl, my sweet reprieve?
Wondering if the person was a special and comforting presence.
But California to the North of Spain
Referencing distant locations and expressing gratitude for the enduring love by divine intervention.
By the grace of God our love remains
Reaffirming commitment despite physical distance.
I'll never leave even though I'm far
Reiteration of commitment and emotional connection even in physical absence.
Though you can't hear it beat
Reassuring that the heart still belongs to the person even if unheard.
You still have my heart
Reiterating emotional connection when the river is not in sight.
Even when our river's not in view
Reassurance of constant thoughts about the person even without the river in view.
I'll be thinking of you
Commitment to the person, even when physically separated from the river.
Darlin' know I won't compromise
Reiteration of not compromising on the depth of feelings.
When I see you next
Expressing a strong desire to hold the person tightly upon reunion.
I'm going to hold you tight
Encouraging the person to close their eyes, emphasizing it's not a farewell.
It's okay to close your eyes
Reassurance that closing eyes is not a final goodbye.
It's not for the last time
Repetition emphasizing the significance of the moment.
I remember the day when you moved by the river
Recollection of the day when the person moved by the river, repeating sentiments from the beginning.
When you danced on the banks by the fire like a child
Repetition of joyful dancing by the fire on the riverbanks.
In one moment of awestruck array
Describing a moment of profound realization and connection to the riverbanks.
I knew my soul would be bound to those banks
Acknowledging a spiritual bond with the riverbanks and cherishing the associated memories.
I cherish the day when you moved by the river
Reaffirmation of cherishing the day when the person moved by the river.
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