The River
Unveiling Love's Silence: Josh Kempen's Enchanting River Tale
Lyrics
She won't speak of love, though she feel it
She refrains from expressing love verbally, despite feeling it.
She won't speak of song, though she dance
She avoids discussing music openly but expresses herself through dance.
She won't tell the tale of the river
She keeps the details of a significant experience (the river) to herself.
But down at the river she'll pray
At the river, she engages in prayer, suggesting a sacred or reflective space.
Down at the river she'll pray
Reiteration of her prayerful presence at the river, emphasizing its importance.
We met on a coast at Sistaco
The narrator recalls meeting her at Sistaco, creating a coastal setting.
A girl in a coat and a veil
Describing her attire – a coat and a veil – evoking a mysterious or private persona.
I said, would you be mine to marry?
The narrator proposes marriage, indicating a desire for commitment.
Girl, you'll be a woman someday
Anticipation of her future womanhood, emphasizing a long-term perspective.
Girl, you'll be a woman someday
Repetition of the anticipation of her future womanhood.
Oh my, say all your stories, I'll only walk with you
The narrator expresses a willingness to accompany her through all her stories.
Oh my, sail around ridges to start again
Suggests overcoming challenges or obstacles, symbolized by sailing around ridges.
Oh, my divine
An exclamation indicating something extraordinary or divine.
Oh, my divine
Reiteration of the divine nature, emphasizing its significance.
Oh, my divine whisky and wine
The mention of whisky and wine may symbolize indulgence or celebration.
Oh, my divine whisky and wine
Repetition of the divine connection with whisky and wine.
Oh, my divine
Reiteration of the divine nature, emphasizing the connection with spirits.
Oh, my divine whisky and wine
Repetition of the divine connection with whisky and wine.
Now, say all your stories, I know you're with him
The narrator acknowledges her involvement with someone else.
Oh my, sail around ridges to start again
Repetition of sailing around ridges, suggesting a cyclical or repetitive pattern.
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