Come Sit Down Beside Me
Embracing Love's Journey: Come Sit Down Beside Me
Lyrics
When first you came courting
Initiating the memory of the first encounter when the person began pursuing a romantic relationship.
My own heart's delight
Expressing joy and satisfaction in the presence of the person being courted, referring to them as the speaker's heart's delight.
I met you with sporting
Recalling the initial meeting with playfulness and a spirited attitude.
and saucy despite
Acknowledging a cheeky and bold demeanor despite potential challenges.
And of other fine fellows
Referring to interactions with other attractive individuals, provoking jealousy in the person being courted.
I made you mad jealous
Highlighting the emotional response of the person being courted, who becomes jealous due to interactions with others.
When first you came courting
Reiterating the beginning of the courtship, emphasizing the emotional significance of the encounter.
My own heart's delight
Repeating the sentiment of joy and satisfaction in the presence of the person being courted.
In turn then you tried me
Describing the reciprocal phase of the relationship when the person being courted attempts to pursue the speaker.
My own heart's delight
Reiterating the joy and satisfaction in the presence of the person being courted.
for coldly you eyed me
Expressing a sense of rejection or distance as the person being courted appears cold or avoids eye contact.
Or shrank from my sight
Highlighting moments when the person being courted may have shown reluctance or discomfort in the speaker's presence.
Or with Nora you chattered
Referring to conversations with someone named Nora and expressing admiration for another person named Flora, possibly causing tension in the relationship.
Of Flora you flattered
Describing the act of complimenting Flora while sitting closely to the speaker, possibly causing conflict.
Sitting close up beside me
Acknowledging the person being courted as a rogue and admitting their correctness in feeling jealous or upset.
You rogue you were right
Acknowledging the accuracy of the person being courted's emotions in response to the speaker's actions.
But sit down beside me
Inviting the person being courted to sit beside the speaker, symbolizing a desire for closeness and reconciliation.
my own heart's delight
Reiterating joy and satisfaction in the presence of the person being courted, emphasizing their significance.
To comfort and guide me
Expressing a wish for comfort and guidance from the person being courted, indicating a commitment to the relationship.
I'm yours from tonight
Declaring a commitment to the person being courted, starting from the current moment.
I've tasted and I've vexed you
Admitting to causing both pleasure and confusion in the person being courted.
I've pleased and perplexed you
Recognizing the complexities of the relationship, acknowledging instances of both satisfaction and perplexity.
But sit down beside me
Inviting the person being courted to sit beside the speaker, emphasizing unity and oneness from this point onward.
we're one from tonight
Affirming a commitment to unity and togetherness with the person being courted, starting from the present moment.
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