The Boat That I Row
Sailing Love's Current: Neil Diamond's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
I don't have a lot, but with me that's fine
I am content with what I have, despite having little.
Whatever I got, well, I know it's mine
I recognize and appreciate what I possess; it belongs to me.
I don't go around with the local crowd
I don't associate with the local crowd or conform to popular trends.
I don't dig what's in so I guess I'm out
I don't like what's currently popular, so I feel like an outsider.
I'm saying these things
I express these thoughts to help you understand me, baby.
So you know me, baby
Emphasizing my openness, baby, so you get to know me better.
So, you understand what I'm all about
I want you to comprehend my true nature.
The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
The boat I navigate is not suitable for long journeys across oceans.
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
My boat won't take me to distant places quickly.
But I got the love and if you got the notion
Despite limitations, I have love, and if you're interested,
The boat that I row's big enough for two
The boat is big enough for both of us, just you and me.
Just me and you
Specifically, it's a vessel for me and you.
There ain't a man alive
No one can dictate what I should say or do.
Can tell me what to say
I choose my own perspective, and I enjoy it that way.
I choose my own side and I like it that way
Independent of societal expectations and norms.
I don't worry about all the things that I'm not
I don't concern myself with what I lack.
There's only one thing that I want I ain't got
The only thing I desire and don't have is you.
You know that I'm talkin' about you, baby
I'm referring to you, baby, in my thoughts and desires.
But you better know before you come along
But you should know this before getting involved with me.
The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
Reiteration: My boat is not for oceanic journeys.
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
It won't reach destinations quickly.
But I got the love and if you got the notion
Despite this, I possess love, and if you're interested,
The boat that I row's big enough for two
The boat is spacious enough for both of us, just you and me.
Just me and you
Reiteration: Specifically, it's for me and you.
I'm saying these things
Repeating these thoughts to reinforce understanding, baby.
So you know me, baby
Emphasizing my openness once again for your comprehension.
Do you understand what I'm all about
Ensuring you truly understand who I am.
The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
Reiteration: My boat is not designed for ocean crossings.
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
It won't lead to distant destinations swiftly.
But I got the love and if you got the notion
Yet, I possess love, and if you're interested,
The boat that I row's big enough for two
The boat is large enough for both of us, just you and me.
Just me and you
Reiteration: Specifically, it's for me and you.
The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
Reaffirmation: My boat is not suitable for oceanic journeys.
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
It won't reach destinations swiftly.
But I got the love and if you got the notion
Yet, I possess love, and if you're interested,
The boat that I row's big enough for two
The boat is ample for both of us, just you and me.
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