Lyrics
Yesterday I went a'wandering so I could ease my head
Seeking solace or peace of mind by wandering.
So I laid right down and closed my eyes on top of a little bed.
Resting on a small bed, attempting to find comfort.
I laid right down and closed my eyes on top of a little bed.
Reiterating the act of lying down on a small bed.
Drop a rope to the river folks and they took me right in
Asking for help from people by the river.
They fed me fish and whiskey and then I went to sleep again
Being taken care of with simple comforts like food and drink (fish and whiskey) before resting again.
Oh, they fed me fish and whiskey and then I went to sleep again.
Repeating the care received—fed with fish and whiskey before going back to sleep.
Guess there I saw Samantha,
Seeing someone named Samantha present in the dream-like experience.
She was sittin' on the rise.
Observing Samantha seated in a certain place.
Said, Lord, if I am dreamin' please don't let me open my eyes
Expressing a hope that this surreal experience isn't disturbed by waking up.
Said, Lord, if I am dreamin' please don't let me open my eyes
Repeating the desire to stay within this dream-like scenario.
Well the rain let up and the sun came out,
Shift in the weather from rain to sunshine.
Samantha took my hand
Samantha took the narrator's hand, indicating a connection or bond.
She led me down to the water's edge and then we dove right in.
Both characters engaged in a spontaneous action, diving into the water.
She led me down to the water's edge and then we dove right in.
Repeating the action of being led into the water and diving in.
I said, oh sweet Samantha, you know I could fall for you,
Expressing feelings of affection towards Samantha.
But I know that you will leave me here before the morning dew.
Despite the feelings, expecting Samantha to depart before the morning.
I know that you will leave me here before the morning dew
Reiterating the expectation of Samantha's departure before morning.
Say, yes, it's true.
Acknowledging the inevitability of Samantha leaving.
I have to go, but I hope you won't forget,
Samantha's acknowledgment of departure but hoping for a lasting memory of the shared experience.
The time you closed your eyes and laid right down on this little bed
Reminiscing about the moment of lying down on the small bed with closed eyes.
The time you closed your eyes and laid right down on this little bed
Repeating the memory of lying down and closing eyes on the small bed.
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