She Moves Through the Fair
Whispers of Love: Unveiling the Hidden Tale in 'She Moves Through the Fair'
Lyrics
My love said to me
Expressing a conversation where the speaker's love assures acceptance from their family.
My Mother won't mind
Emphasizing that the speaker's mother approves of the relationship.
And me Father won't slight you
Stating that the speaker's father won't disrespect or disparage the lover due to a lack of social standing.
For you lack of kind
Referring to the lover's perceived social status or class.
Then she stepped away from me
Describing the lover physically moving away from the speaker.
And this she did say
Quoting the lover's words as she departs.
It will not be long love
Assuring the speaker that the separation is temporary until their wedding day.
Till our wedding day
Continuing the lover's promise of a soon-to-come wedding.
She stepped away from me
Reiterating the physical distance between the speaker and the lover.
And she moved through the Fair
Describing the lover moving through a public space (the fair).
And fondly I watched her
Expressing the speaker's fond observation of the lover's movements.
Move here and move there
Detailing the lover's graceful and purposeful movements.
And she went her way homeward
Narrating the lover's journey back home.
With on star awake
Referencing a celestial element (star) as the lover moves, suggesting a poetic and magical atmosphere.
As the swans in the evening
Drawing a comparison between the lover and swans, adding a touch of natural beauty.
Move over the lake
Describing the serene movement of swans over a lake.
The people were saying
Introducing public opinion or gossip about the lovers.
No two e'er were wed
Suggesting a unique aspect to the relationship, perhaps a hidden sorrow.
But one has a sorrow
Indicating that only one of the couple has an undisclosed sadness.
That never was said
Highlighting an unspoken emotional burden in the relationship.
And she smiled as she passed me
Depicting the lover's cheerful demeanor while passing the speaker.
With her goods and her gear
Mentioning the lover's belongings, suggesting a final departure.
And that was the last
Confirming that this moment marks the end of the speaker's interaction with their dear one.
That I saw of my dear
Expressing a dream where the lover returns.
I dreamed last night
Describing the dream's scenario of the lover's quiet entrance.
That my true love came in
Portraying the lover's silent and gentle approach in the dream.
So softly she entered
Detailing the dream encounter with the lover beside the speaker.
Her feet made no din
Quoting the lover's words in the dream, echoing the earlier promise of an impending wedding.
She came close beside me
Expressing the dreamer's anticipation of the forthcoming wedding day.
And this she did say
Reiterating the dream lover's assurance of a soon-to-come wedding.
It will not be long love
Concluding the dream with the lover's promise and anticipation of the wedding day.
Till our wedding day
Finalizing the dream narrative with the expectation of the upcoming wedding.
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