Lyrics
My girl, my girl, where will you go?
Expresses concern about the girl's whereabouts and future plans.
I'm goin' where the cold wind blows
Indicates the speaker's intention to go where hardships and challenges exist.
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
Describes a desolate and gloomy place, suggesting a sense of isolation and sadness.
I will shiver the whole night through
Conveys a feeling of intense cold and discomfort, both physically and emotionally.
My husband was a hard workin' man
Introduces the speaker's deceased husband, emphasizing his hardworking nature.
Killed a half a mile from here
Reveals the tragic fate of the husband, killed not far from the speaker's location.
His head was found in a driving wheel
Details the gruesome discovery of the husband's head, adding a sense of horror to the narrative.
His body ain't never been found
Highlights the mystery surrounding the husband's body, which remains missing.
My girl, my girl, don't you lie to me
Expresses doubt and suspicion, urging the girl to be truthful about her actions.
Tell me where did you sleep last night?
Directly asks the girl where she spent the night, implying a need for honesty.
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
Reiterates the desolation of the pines, emphasizing the enduring darkness and cold.
I will shiver the whole night through
Reflects the speaker's continued experience of intense shivering throughout the night.
My girl, my girl, where will you go?
Repeats the speaker's concern about the girl's destination, possibly indicating a cyclical theme.
I'm goin' where the cold wind blows
Restates the speaker's intent to face challenges where the cold wind blows.
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
Reiterates the bleak and sunless nature of the pines, symbolizing a lack of warmth or hope.
I will shiver the whole night through
Repeats the experience of shivering throughout the night, emphasizing the persistent discomfort.
My girl, my girl, don't you lie to me
Echoes the earlier suspicion, urging the girl not to deceive the speaker.
Tell me where did you sleep last night?
Reiterates the direct question about the girl's whereabouts during the night.
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
Recalls the desolate setting of the pines, underscoring the ongoing darkness and emotional coldness.
I will shiver the whole night through.
Reiterates the enduring experience of shivering, emphasizing the lasting impact of the events.
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