Lady's Bridge
Riverside Reflections: Seeking Redemption and Lost Dreams
Lyrics
Take me with you when you go down to the river
Expresses a desire to accompany someone to the river, possibly seeking solace or a place of reflection.
It's the only place I know where I can forgive her
The river is a symbolic space where forgiveness might be found, indicating a need for emotional healing.
Take me with you when you go
Reiterates the desire to be taken to the river, suggesting a strong emotional connection to this location.
I'm tired of living life on hold
Conveys a sense of frustration with the current state of life, possibly feeling stuck or unfulfilled.
Take me with you when you go down to the river
Repeats the plea to be taken to the river, emphasizing its significance in finding resolution or peace.
Down to the river, down to the river, oh I know
Further emphasizes the importance of going down to the river for the speaker.
Take a walk with me awhile, it's quite by the river
Suggests a calm atmosphere by the river, inviting a companion to take a peaceful walk together.
Oh, I know that she's gone, but I can't forget her
Acknowledges the absence of someone ('she') and the difficulty in forgetting that person.
Take me with you when you go, it's the only place I know
Repeats the request to be taken to the river, highlighting its significance as a coping mechanism.
We lost the dreams that we once had
Reflects on the loss of dreams, hinting at past aspirations that have not been fulfilled.
How did our lives turn out so bad?
Poses a question about how life took a negative turn, expressing a sense of disillusionment.
Take me with you when you go down to the river
Reiterates the desire to be taken to the river, reinforcing its importance in finding solace.
Down to the river, down to the river, oh I know
Emphasizes, once again, the significance of going down to the river for the speaker.
Down to the river, I can't forget her
States the inability to forget the absent 'her,' possibly hinting at lingering emotions.
I'll stay forever and watch it flow
Expresses a willingness to stay by the river indefinitely, suggesting a connection between the river and permanence.
Take me with you when you go
Reiterates the plea to be taken to the river, underscoring its importance as a refuge.
Lady's bridge is where we know
References "Lady's Bridge," indicating a specific location of significance, possibly holding memories or emotional weight.
Now that our lives turned out so bad
Reflects on the disappointment in life and the loss of once-cherished dreams.
We lost the dreams we once had
Repeats the theme of lost dreams, suggesting a recurring sense of regret or nostalgia.
We can watch the river flow
Suggests a shared experience of watching the river flow, perhaps symbolizing the passage of time.
And maybe make this city slow
Expresses a hope to slow down the pace of the city, indicating a desire for a more contemplative and serene life.
Take me with you when you go down to the river
Reiterates the desire to be taken to the river, reinforcing its role as a meaningful place for the speaker.
Down to the river, down to the river, oh I know
Emphasizes the significance of going down to the river once again.
Down to the river I can't forget her
Reiterates the inability to forget 'her,' underscoring the emotional weight of the past.
I'll stay forever and watch it flow
Expresses a commitment to stay and observe the river's flow, suggesting a connection to the continuity of life.
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