Lyrics
Down on the riverbed
Reflecting on the riverbed, setting the scene
Down on the riverbed
Reiteration, emphasizing the significance of the riverbed
Down on the riverbed
Continued emphasis on the riverbed as a central theme
I asked my lover for her hand
Expressing a desire to commit to a romantic relationship
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
Observing nature, possibly signifying the presence of something significant or a moment of contemplation
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
Reiteration of the red-tailed hawk, emphasizing its symbolic importance
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
Continued emphasis on the red-tailed hawk and its circling overhead, possibly indicating a spiritual connection
The church on the hill, was what she said
Referring to a church on the hill, suggesting a spiritual or religious aspect to the lover's response
A monster cloud like a big black hen
Describing a foreboding cloud, possibly symbolizing a looming challenge or obstacle
A monster cloud like a big black hen
Repetition of the ominous cloud imagery, reinforcing its significance
A monster cloud like a big black hen
Continued emphasis on the threatening cloud, raising tension in the narrative
As she drew houses in the sand
The lover drawing houses in the sand, perhaps symbolizing dreams or aspirations
Down on the riverbed
Returning to the riverbed, suggesting a pivotal moment or reflection
Down on the riverbed
Reiteration, reinforcing the emotional weight of the riverbed
Down on the riverbed
Continued emphasis on the riverbed, possibly representing a significant location or memory
I asked my lover for her hand
Repetition of the request for the lover's hand, underscoring its importance
I asked my lover for her hand
Reiteration of the plea for commitment, emphasizing its significance
Then I heard a train whistle blow
Hearing a train whistle, possibly symbolizing a call to action or a decision point
Then I heard a train whistle blow
Repetition of the train whistle, amplifying the sense of urgency or decision
Then I heard a train whistle blow
Continued emphasis on the train whistle, signaling a critical moment
And I knew it was time to go
Realizing it's time to leave, suggesting a recognition of the need for change or movement
Down on the riverbed
Returning to the riverbed, possibly indicating a reflective moment before departure
Down on the riverbed
Reiteration of the riverbed, reinforcing its role as a significant setting
Down on the riverbed
Continued emphasis on the riverbed, possibly as a metaphor for the journey of life
I asked my lover for her hand
Repetition of the request for the lover's hand, underscoring the emotional weight of the plea
I asked my lover for her hand
Reiteration of the plea for commitment, emphasizing the desire for a positive response
I asked my lover for her hand
Continued emphasis on the request for the lover's hand, highlighting its central importance
I asked my lover for her hand
Final repetition of the plea, possibly concluding the narrative or expressing a sense of urgency
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