River, Stay 'Way from My Door
Guardian River: Protecting Dreams and Solitude
Lyrics
You're just a lonely little river,
You, the river, are perceived as a lonely entity.
But I have heard somebody say
There's a rumor or belief that you might, in the future, pose a threat to my home.
That someday you may
It's suggested that at some point, you could potentially erode or damage my dwelling.
Squeeze my home away.
This refers to the possibility of the river causing harm by encroaching upon and damaging the singer's home.
So roll along you lonely river
Continue on your path, lonely river, and flow toward the sea.
And find your way to the sea,
The singer advises the river to find its way to the sea without interfering.
I don't bother you,
The singer assures the river that they won't disturb it.
Don't you bother me!
A reciprocal request for the river not to disturb the singer.
You keep goin' your way,
The river and the singer are urged to continue on their separate paths.
I'll keep goin' my way,
Emphasizes the independence of both the river and the singer.
River, stay 'way from my door!
A plea for the river to stay away from the singer's door, suggesting a desire for distance and non-interference.
I just got a cabin,
The singer mentions having a cabin, signifying their possessions or home.
You don't need a cabin,
The river is told that it doesn't require a cabin, emphasizing its lack of need for the singer's possessions.
River, stay 'way from my door!
A reiterated plea for the river to stay away from the singer's door.
Don't come up any higher,
The river is requested not to rise any higher, indicating a plea to avoid flooding or encroaching further.
I'm so all alone.
The singer expresses a sense of loneliness.
Leave my bed and my fire,
The river is asked to leave the singer's bed and fire, the few possessions and comforts they have.
That's all I'll ever own!
The singer acknowledges that the bed and fire are all they possess.
I ain't breakin' your heart,
The singer insists they are not causing harm to the river's emotional state.
Don't start breakin' my heart,
A plea for the river not to initiate emotional distress for the singer.
River, stay 'way from my door!
A reiterated plea for the river to stay away from the singer's door, emphasizing the desire for distance and peace.
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