High Noon
High Noon: A Love and Courage Dilemma
Lyrics
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Expressing a plea to not be abandoned or left alone.
On this, our weddin' day
Addressing the wedding day, a significant occasion.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Reiteration of the plea not to be forsaken on the wedding day.
Wait, wait along
Asking for patience, possibly while facing a challenge.
I do not know what fate awaits me
Expressing uncertainty about the future and the unknown.
I only know I must be brave
Acknowledging the necessity of bravery in an impending situation.
And I must face a man who hates me
Anticipating a confrontation with someone who harbors hatred.
Or lie a coward, a craven coward
Considering the choice between facing the challenge or being deemed a coward.
Or lie a coward in my grave
Accepting the possibility of facing death as a consequence.
Oh, to be torn 'twixt love and duty
Expressing inner conflict between love and duty.
S'posin' I lose my fair-haired beauty
Raising the hypothetical scenario of losing a loved one.
Look at that big hand move along
Observing the passage of time, indicating urgency.
Nearin' high noon
Referring to the approaching high noon, a critical moment.
He made a vow while in state prison
Recalling a vow made, likely related to a past event.
Vowed it would be my life or his'n
Emphasizing a commitment, potentially life-threatening.
I'm not afraid of death but oh
Expressing fearlessness towards death but contemplating loss.
What will I do if you leave me?
Expressing concern about the consequences of being left alone.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Reiterating the plea not to be forsaken based on a promise.
You made that promise as a bride
Highlighting the promise made during the marriage.
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'
Reemphasizing the plea not to be forsaken, despite grief.
Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin'
Encouraging the partner to stay despite the challenging situation.
Now that I need you by my side
Stressing the need for companionship during a difficult time.
Wait along, (wait along) wait along
Repetition of the plea to wait patiently.
Wait along, wait along
Continuation of the plea for patience.
(Wait along, wait along, wait along, wait along)
Repeating the call to wait patiently with emphasis.
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