Lyrics
I'm gonna lay down my burden, down by the riverside,
I will release my burdens near the riverside.
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
Reiteration of the intention to lay down burdens by the riverside.
I'm gonna lay down my burden, down by the riverside,
Reaffirmation of the decision to lay down burdens near the riverside.
I'm gonna study war no more
Expressing the commitment to cease engaging in war-related activities.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Declaring the decision not to study war any longer.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Repetition emphasizing the resolution to avoid studying war.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Continued emphasis on the decision to refrain from studying war.
Well, I'm gonna put on my long white robe, (Where?) down by the riverside (Oh)
Planning to wear a long white robe near the riverside.
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
Reiteration of the intention to wear a long white robe by the riverside.
I'm gonna put on my long white robe, (Where?) down by the riverside
Reaffirmation of the decision to wear a long white robe near the riverside.
I'm gonna study war no more
Restating the commitment to stop studying war.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Declaring the refusal to study war any longer.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Emphasizing the determination not to study war further.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Repetition underlining the resolve not to study war.
Well, I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield, (Where?) down by the riverside
Deciding to lay down both the sword and shield by the riverside.
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
Reiteration of the intention to lay down the sword and shield by the riverside.
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield, (A-ha) down by the riverside
Reaffirmation of the decision to lay down the sword and shield near the riverside.
I'm gonna study war no more
Confirming the commitment to cease studying war.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Declaring the decision not to engage in war-related studies.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Emphasizing the determination to avoid studying war.
I ain't a gonna study war no more, I ain't a gonna study war no more
Repetition to underscore the commitment not to study war any longer.
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