Lyrics
When love is young
Refers to the early stage of a romantic relationship when love is new and fresh.
The tallest tree
Symbolic reference to a strong and enduring love, comparing it to the tallest tree.
Is there to climb
Expresses the idea of overcoming challenges and reaching new heights in love.
Is evergreen
Highlights the enduring nature of love, using the metaphor of an evergreen tree.
In summer fields we dream our dreams
Describes the imaginative and hopeful aspects of love during its early stages.
When love is young
Reiteration of the theme of young love and its positive qualities.
When love is young
Continuation of the positive attributes of love in its early stages.
The air is sweet
Emphasizes the sweetness of love during its initial phases.
Forbidden fruit is all we eat
Metaphorical reference to indulging in forbidden pleasures when love is young.
An august moon is your conceit
Associates the feeling of love with a conceited sense of self during its early stages.
When love is young
Reiteration of the positive attributes of young love.
These are precious years
Introduction of the concept of "precious years" as a time of significance in a relationship.
Such intoxicating years
Describes the early years of love as intoxicating and valuable.
When our innocence slowly comes undone
Refers to the gradual loss of innocence as a natural part of the passage of time in a relationship.
Hearts are split on purest silk
Imagery of hearts being split on purest silk symbolizes the vulnerability and tenderness of love.
When love is young
Reiteration of the positive qualities of love in its youth.
These are precious years
Repetition of the concept of "precious years" and the value attached to this time.
Such intoxicating years
Continuation of describing the early years of love as intoxicating and significant.
When our innocence slowly comes undone
Repetition of the theme of the loss of innocence as a relationship matures.
Hearts are split on purest silk
Continuation of the imagery of hearts being delicately affected by the passage of time.
When love is young
Reiteration of the positive attributes of love when it is young.
When love is young
Continuation of describing the qualities of love in its early stages.
The glass is full
Uses the metaphor of a full glass to represent completeness and fulfillment in love.
No empty chairs, no silent walls
Describes a sense of abundance and absence of emptiness or loneliness in love.
Like warriors, we conquer all
Compares lovers to warriors, suggesting a sense of triumph and unity in their relationship.
When love is young
Reiteration of positive attributes of love when it is young.
These are precious years
Repetition of the concept of "precious years" and their intoxicating nature.
Such intoxicating years
Continuation of describing the early years of love as significant and valuable.
When our innocence slowly comes undone
Reiteration of the theme of innocence slowly diminishing as a relationship progresses.
Hearts are split on purest silk
Recalls the imagery of hearts being affected by the passage of time and experiences.
These precious years
Emphasizes the precious and timeless nature of the depicted years in a relationship.
These precious years
Repetition for emphasis on the enduring value of the described years.
Never will grow old
Asserts that these precious years will never lose their significance and will remain valuable.
They are forever gold
Affirms that the described years will forever hold a special and golden place in the relationship.
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