Lyrics
Down to the well
Beginning the journey to a significant place or experience.
Betty always knows
Referring to a character named Betty who possesses knowledge.
Betty always tells
Emphasizing Betty's consistent sharing of information.
She laughing desperately
Betty expresses laughter in a desperate manner.
She said it felt like a river inside her bones
Describing a sensation resembling a river within Betty's bones.
When she went down to the well
Reiterating the journey down to the well, a symbolic place.
Gonna be with her
Expressing the speaker's intention to be with Betty.
She is gonna take me there
Anticipating Betty leading the speaker to the well.
Lead me by my hand
Describing Betty guiding the speaker, using a metaphor of a rocking chair.
Her body a rocking chair for my soul
Portraying Betty's body as a comforting place for the speaker's soul.
I can hardly wait, baby
Expressing excitement and impatience for the upcoming experience.
I can hardly wait
Reiterating the anticipation of the journey to the well.
'Til we go down to the well
Expressing eagerness for the shared experience of going to the well.
Down to the well
Repeating the mention of the destination, the well.
Been thinking to myself
Reflecting on personal thoughts while contemplating the journey.
And if a life's not long
Questioning the significance of the length of life.
What matter does it make
Suggesting that favorite songs may add meaning to life.
If there'll be favorite songs playing in my head
Contemplating the role of music in the speaker's head during the well journey.
When we go down to the well
Reiterating the anticipation of the shared experience of going to the well.
I can hardly wait, Betty
Addressing Betty directly, expressing impatience and eagerness.
I can hardly wait
Reiterating the speaker's anticipation and eagerness.
'Til we go down to the well
Expressing excitement for the imminent journey to the well.
Down to the well
Concluding with a repetition of the anticipation of going down to the well.
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