The Willow
Embracing Love's Journey: The Willow's Tale by Joshua Radin
Lyrics
The wind blows through the willow like a lion
The wind symbolically moves through the willow tree with strength, likened to a lion.
Her feet are strong but he can't help from trying
Despite the lady's strength, someone (possibly the narrator) is trying to make her cry.
To keep that weeping lady crying
There is an attempt to maintain the lady's state of weeping or sorrow.
But don't you worry, she'll be fine
Reassurance that the lady will be fine despite the attempts to bring her down.
I'm holding on to something tight
The narrator is holding on tightly to something significant.
You may have taken us for a ride
Acknowledging that they may have experienced challenges or difficulties.
Into darkness from the light
Reference to moving from light to darkness, possibly indicating a challenging period.
But don't you worry, we'll be fine
Despite the challenges, reassurance that everything will be fine.
We'll be fine when I take your hand
Confidence that things will be fine when the narrator takes the listener's hand.
Show you the way, I'm gonna be your man
The narrator expresses a commitment to guide and support the listener.
Give me a sign, I'll be at your door
Request for a sign from the listener.
I'll be at your door, as I want more
The narrator desires more from the relationship, expressing a longing.
With you I'm a king and a beggar
With the listener, the narrator feels both powerful (king) and vulnerable (beggar).
Our favorite role, the victim, lasts forever
Their favorite role is being the victim, suggesting a recurring theme in their relationship.
It's been this way since I remember
This dynamic has been consistent in their relationship for a long time.
Don't you worry, we'll be fine
Despite the challenges, reassurance that everything will be fine.
We'll be fine when I take your hand
Confidence that things will be fine when the narrator takes the listener's hand (repeated).
Show you the way, I'm gonna be your man
The narrator expresses a commitment to guide and support the listener (repeated).
Give me a sign, I'll be at your door
Request for a sign from the listener (repeated).
I'll be at your door, as I want more
The narrator desires more from the relationship, expressing a longing (repeated).
Don't you worry, we'll be fine
Reassurance that everything will be fine, echoing earlier sentiments.
We'll be fine when I take your hand
Confidence that things will be fine when the narrator takes the listener's hand (repeated).
Show you the way, I'm gonna be your man
The narrator expresses a commitment to guide and support the listener (repeated).
Give me a sign, I'll be at your door
Request for a sign from the listener (repeated).
I'll be at your door, as I want more
The narrator expresses a desire for more in the relationship (repeated).
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