River Man
Exploring Life's Mysteries by the River
Lyrics
Betty came by on her way
Betty visited on her journey
Said she had a word to say
Said she had something important to express
About things today and fallen leaves
Discussing current matters and the symbolism of fallen leaves
Said she hadn’t heard the news
She hadn't heard recent news
Hadn’t had the time to choose a way to lose
Hadn't decided on a path to face challenges
But she believes going to see the river man
Expressing belief in visiting the "river man"
Going to tell him all I can
Intending to share everything she can
About the plan for lilac time
About plans related to a peaceful time ("lilac time")
If he tells me all he knows
If he shares his knowledge
About the way his river flows
About the nature of his river's flow
And all night shows in summer time
Referencing night events during summertime
Betty said she prayed today
Betty mentioned praying for a change in the sky
For the sky to blow away or maybe stay
To either clear or persist
She wasn’t sure
Uncertain about the outcome
But when she thought of summer rain
Recalling the soothing effect of summer rain
Calling for mind again she lost the pain
Relief from mental anguish
And stayed for more
Choosing to endure and experience more
Going to see the river man
Reiterating the intention to meet the "river man"
Going to tell him all I can
Planning to share everything possible
About the ban on feeling free
About restrictions on feeling liberated
If he tells me all he knows
If he reveals his understanding
About the way his river flows
About the unique course of his river
I don’t suppose it’s meant for me
Doubting it's meant for her
Oh… how they come and go
Reflecting on the transient nature of people
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