In the Evening
Embracing Love at Sunset: Pete Seeger's Poetic Yearning
Lyrics
I want you, be around
I desire your presence
When that evening sun goes down
Want you to be with me as the evening ends
I want you, be around
Expressing the desire for continued companionship
Keep my both feet on the ground
Seeking stability and grounding in the relationship
When that evening sun goes down
Reiteration of the desire for togetherness in the evening
I want you, understand
Expressing a wish for mutual understanding
Little girl, take me by my hand
Requesting the company of a young woman, asking to be led
I want you, understand
Reiterating the desire for mutual understanding
I wanna be your loving man
Expressing a desire to be the woman's loving partner
When that evening sun goes down
Reiteration of the desire for togetherness in the evening
If it's nice, we'll go for a walk
Suggesting a pleasant activity, possibly a romantic walk
A stroll in the clear moonlight
Describing a leisurely walk in the moonlight
Singing a song, won't take long
Expressing the joy of singing a song together
Everything gonna be alright
Believing that everything will be alright
And I wanna hold you, oh, so near
Expressing a strong desire to be close and protective
Keep you, darling, from all fear
Wanting to keep the partner safe from fear
I wanna hold you, oh, so near
Reiteration of the strong desire for closeness
Nibble on your little ear
Playful expression of affection, suggesting intimacy
When that evening sun goes down
Reiteration of the desire for togetherness in the evening
If it's nice, go for a walk
Repeating the suggestion for a pleasant walk
Stroll in the clear moonlight
Describing another stroll, emphasizing moonlight
Sing you a song, won't take long
Expressing the joy of singing for the partner
Everything gonna be alright
Belief that everything will be alright
And I wanna hold you, oh, so near
Reiteration of the strong desire to hold the partner close
Keep you, darling from all fear
Expressing the intent to protect the partner from fear
I wanna hold you oh so near
Reiteration of the strong desire for closeness
Nibble on your little ear
Playful expression of affection, suggesting intimacy
When that evening sun goes down
Reiteration of the desire for togetherness in the evening
When that evening sun goes down
Final reiteration of the desire for togetherness as the evening ends
When that evening sun goes down
Closing repetition of the desire for togetherness at sundown
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