Another Colorado
Discovering El Dorado: A Journey Along the Colorado Banks
Lyrics
Down by the banks of the Colorado
Reflecting on a location, possibly metaphorical, by the Colorado River.
My true love and I one night did lie
Describing a shared intimate moment with a true love.
And we laughed and played and made fun
Recalling joy, playfulness, and mockery of the world's complexities.
Of the entire world spinning 'round the sun
Expressing a carefree perspective on life's cyclical nature around the sun.
Down by the banks of the Colorado
Reiterating the location by the Colorado River.
Up from the banks of the Colorado
Shifting to a different perspective, mentioning nightwatchmen guarding a wagon yard.
Nightwatchmen stood guard 'round the wagon yard
Describing a scene with a sense of protection and security.
And I took a pillar for a sign
Noting a symbolic pillar as a sign of valuable and steadfast companionship.
That the salt of the earth was surely mine
Expressing a belief in possessing something essential and enduring.
Up from the banks of the Colorado
Reverting to the banks of the Colorado, possibly linking the two perspectives.
There is another Colorado
Introducing the concept of another Colorado, hinting at a deeper or metaphorical meaning.
Wise have told me, wise women too
Referring to the wisdom of others, suggesting a search for something valuable.
That I may find sweet El Dorado
Expressing the hope of finding something precious, possibly El Dorado, a mythical place of riches.
Down by the banks of one sweet Colorado
Connecting the search for El Dorado with the banks of a Colorado river.
Down by the banks of the Colorado
Returning to the original setting, reflecting on the passage of time.
The years flowed softly before my eyes
Observing the gentle flow of years and the arrival of the circus, possibly symbolizing life's adventures.
And the circus joined me in my quest
Linking the circus to a personal quest and enduring challenges.
And stayed with me throughout my test
Noting the circus staying with the narrator throughout their life's trials.
Down by the banks of the Colorado
Returning to the banks of the Colorado, suggesting a full circle in the narrator's journey.
There is another Colorado
Reintroducing the idea of another Colorado and seeking wisdom from others.
Wise men have told me, wise women too
Reaffirming the search for El Dorado with the guidance of wise individuals.
That I may find my sweet El Dorado
Expressing hope in finding a metaphorical treasure by the banks of a Colorado river.
Down by the banks of one sweet Colorado
Connecting the search for El Dorado with the original setting.
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