Lyrics
Two island swans mated for life,
Two swans on an island formed a lifelong bond.
And his faithful heart would not consider any other
The male swan remained devoted to his mate.
Wife.
The female swan was his only consideration for a wife.
For three years peaceful joy midst the rushes of the
Three years of joyful harmony by the pond.
Pond,
Peaceful and proud love between the last two swans.
Proud and gentle was the loving of the last two island
Describing the nature of their affection.
Swans.
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the swans.
Their love was like a circle, no beginning and no end,
Their love is depicted as a timeless circle.
With his lady by his side a treasure and best friend.
The female swan is a cherished companion.
And the pond was all so peaceful with the rising of the
The pond is idyllic with the sunrise.
Sun,
Describing the peaceful life of the swans.
Young and free like the island breeze their life was
Highlighting the youthfulness of their life.
Just begun.
'Til a dread day in November when the searing cold did
A hunter kills the female swan with an arrow.
Start,
The male swan implores his mate to stay with him.
Stalked the hunter with his bow, he put an arrow
Expressing the impending separation.
Through her heart.
The male swan witnesses the death of his mate.
Husband come to my side let your feathers warm my pain,
The female swan's plea for comfort.
For I feel I will not spend another day with you again.
Fearing that they won't have another day together.
And the cold winds blow,
Describing the chilling aftermath.
He was brave but he's laid low.
The male swan, though brave, succumbs to grief.
By her body in the isle of mist,
Describing the location of the female swan's body.
I saw him give her one last cold kiss,
The male swan gives his mate a final cold kiss.
One last cold kiss.
Repeating the solemn act.
Of swans the people talk of only one in this days tide,
The people remember only one of the swans.
They brought him twenty ladies he would take no other
The male swan rejects all potential mates.
Bride.
He remains where his mate fell.
They say he will not move from the place where she did
Once proud, he is now broken and silent.
Fall,
Emphasizing his refusal to move.
Once so proud he's beaten now, he will not speak at
All.
Reiterating the silence and despair.
And the cold winds blow,
Repeating the cold winds blowing.
He was brave but he's laid low.
Highlighting the male swan's bravery in vain.
By her body in the isle of mist,
Reiterating the location of the female swan's body.
I saw him give her one last cold kiss,
The male swan gives his mate a final cold kiss again.
One last cold kiss.
Repeating the sorrowful act for emphasis.
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