Lyrics
Over the mountains and over the waves
Love can overcome challenges symbolized by mountains and waves.
Under the fountains and under the graves
Love transcends both joyful moments ("fountains") and sorrowful times ("graves").
Under floods that are deepest
Love prevails even in the deepest floods, defying adversity.
Which Neptune obey
A reference to Neptune, the god of the sea, emphasizing Love's power over the elements.
Over rocks that are steepest
Love conquers the most challenging obstacles symbolized by steep rocks.
Love will find out the way
Regardless of difficulties, Love will ultimately find a way.
You may esteem him a child for his might
Love's strength may be underestimated ("child") or misunderstood ("coward") based on appearances.
Or you may deem him a coward from his flight
Love's actions may be misinterpreted as cowardice due to avoidance or retreat.
Where there is no place
A metaphorical place where even the smallest things, like a glow-worm, cannot exist.
For the glow-worm to lie
An environment without space for the delicate and vulnerable glow-worm.
Where there is no space for receipt of a fly
A space where even a fly cannot find a place to rest.
Where the midge dares not venturе
Love faces challenges in places where even the smallest creatures fear to go.
Lest herself fast shе lay
Love is undeterred, even if the environment poses risks.
If Love come, he will enter
Love will enter any space, overcoming obstacles to find a way.
And will find out the way
Reiteration that Love will persist and succeed in finding a path.
You may esteem him a child for his might
Repeat of the idea that Love's strength may be misunderstood or underestimated.
Or you may deem him a coward from his flight
Reiteration that Love's actions might be misjudged as cowardly.
But if she, whom love doth honour
Even if the object of Love's affection is hidden, Love will still find a way.
Be concealed from the day
If the beloved is concealed, taking extreme measures won't prevent Love from finding a way.
Set a thousand guards upon her
Suggesting the need for numerous guards to protect against Love's persistence.
Love will find out the way
Despite efforts to conceal or protect, Love will ultimately find a way.
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