Shenandoah
Journey Along the Shenandoah: A Melodic Tale of Longing and Exploration
Lyrics
Oh Shenandoah I long to see you
Expressing a deep longing for Shenandoah, a place or person of significance.
Away you rollin' river
Describing a rolling river, possibly representing the passage of time or life's journey.
Oh Shenandoah I long to see you
Reiterating the intense desire to see Shenandoah, emphasizing the emotional connection.
Away
Indicating a sense of distance or separation from Shenandoah.
I'm bound away
Conveying a commitment to move or travel, using the phrase "bound away."
Across the wide Missouri
Referring to the journey across the wide Missouri, suggesting a significant and challenging path.
Oh Shenandoah I long to hear you
Expressing a strong desire to hear the sounds of Shenandoah, emphasizing sensory longing.
Away you rollin' river
Repeating the image of the rolling river, reinforcing the theme of the journey.
Oh Shenandoah I long to hear you
Continuing the emotional yearning to hear Shenandoah, deepening the emotional connection.
Away
Reiterating the sense of being away, emphasizing the separation from Shenandoah.
I'm bound away
Confirming the commitment to embark on the journey, using the phrase "bound away" again.
Across the wide Missouri
Repeating the idea of crossing the wide Missouri, highlighting the challenges ahead.
Oh Shenandoah
Addressing Shenandoah directly, acknowledging the vast distance traveled.
It's far I wander
Expressing a sense of wandering far from Shenandoah, suggesting a journey of self-discovery.
Away you rollin' river
Repeating the image of the rolling river, connecting it to the idea of wandering.
Oh Shenandoah
Reiterating the theme of wandering far from Shenandoah, deepening the emotional complexity.
It's far I wander
Continuing the expression of wandering, emphasizing the vast distance from Shenandoah.
Away
Emphasizing the sense of being bound away, reinforcing the commitment to the journey.
I'm bound away
Repeating the phrase "bound away," underscoring the determination to continue the journey.
'Cross the wild Missouri
Concluding with the repeated reference to crossing the wild Missouri, symbolizing the completion of a challenging journey.
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