Lyrics
There lies one unknowing lover
Expresses the presence of an uninformed lover
When she goes down
Suggests a change or descent in the lover's situation
Down by the river
Indicates the location of the lover, by the river
She finds two birds of a feather
Describes the discovery of two like-minded individuals
One for herself
One bird is for the lover herself
And one for another
The other bird is for someone else
When she goes back all alone, to the citadel
The lover returns alone to the citadel
She sees a face, something a little familiar
Encounters a familiar face during this return
Friends for now, friends forever. Come to me as we will stick together
Expresses a commitment between friends to stick together
When I am sad, you are there. When I am happy, you are there
Highlights the friend's consistent support in both sad and happy moments
Please be my friend, forever
The lover expresses a desire for everlasting friendship
He is just happy to be tall as a tree
Describes someone content with being as happy as a tree is tall
Adventure outside, just you and me
Emphasizes shared adventures outdoors between two individuals
When he goes back to his throne, outside the citadel
Similar to the lover, the person returns to a throne outside the citadel
He sees a face, something a little familiar
Encounters a face that feels somewhat familiar
He's the way out, to be free
Describes the person as a way to freedom
Cure her loneliness
States the purpose of this person—to cure the lover's loneliness
When she is done, she'll say adieu, she'll leave him be
Anticipates the lover bidding farewell after finding solace
She'll go back to her new throne, lonesome and sorrowful
The lover returns to a new throne, expressing feelings of solitude and sorrow
He'll still be there, when she returns
Assures the presence of the supportive person even after the lover's return
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