Before the Rain
Embrace Love Before the Rain: Nancy Wilson's Poetic Call to Cherish Moments
Lyrics
A lonely boy came walkin' by
A lonely boy passing by catches the attention of the narrator.
And called my name, called my name
The boy calls the narrator's name, seeking connection.
He held my hand and took me where
The boy holds the narrator's hand and leads them to a serene, green place.
The grass was green, cool and green
Describes the pleasant, cool, green environment they find.
My heart kept wanting me to say
The narrator's heart urges them to express love and seize the moment.
"Hurry hurry! Love me, love me while we may
The narrator implores the boy to love them urgently before it's too late.
Before the rain washes it
Reference to an imminent rain, symbolizing challenges or difficulties.
Away, away, away, away, away!"
The urgency to love before difficulties (rain) wash it away.
Who knows how long our lips
Pondering the uncertain duration of their passionate moments.
Will be warmed by the sun, by the sun?
Expressing the desire for the warmth of love to endure.
Just stay beside me every day
The request for constant companionship until they become one.
Until we're one, 'til we're one
Desiring unity and commitment in their relationship.
And maybe, if we don't delay, hurry, hurry
Encouraging immediate action to make happy times last.
We can make the good times stay
Emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment.
Before the rain washes it
Reiteration of the temporary nature of joy before challenges.
Away, away, away, away, away!"
Further emphasis on the urgency and impermanence of joy.
I'm gonna be so close beside you
Commitment to being close and supportive every day.
Through each day, through each day
A promise to maintain a fresh and growing love.
And keep our love so fresh and growin'
Describing love as strong and tall, suggesting resilience.
Strong and tall, strong and tall
The intention to express love through physical closeness.
With every kiss you'll feel me say
Expressing the need for urgent and fervent affection.
"Hurry hurry! Hold me, hold me please I pray
The narrator pleads for an immediate embrace before challenges.
Before the rain washes it
Reiteration of the urgency to hold onto love before difficulties.
Away, away, away, away, away!"
Emphasizing the impermanence of joy before challenges (rain).
Away!
A final exclamation emphasizing the potential loss of joy.
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