Mandolin Wind
Love's Resilience in Mandolin Wind
Lyrics
When the rain came I thought you'd leave
When the rain came, the speaker anticipated that the person would leave.
'Cause I knew how much you loved the sun
The speaker expected the person to leave because they knew the person loved the sun.
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Despite the rain, the person chose to stay and provide warmth to the speaker.
Through the darkest nights I've ever known
Even through the darkest nights, the person continued to support the speaker.
If the mandolin wind couldn't change a thing
If the mandolin wind couldn't bring about change, the speaker affirms their love.
Then I know I love ya
The speaker expresses certainty in their love despite challenges.
Oh the snow fell without a break
The snow fell continuously, with buffalo dying in frozen fields.
Buffalo died in the frozen fields you know
Describing the harsh winter and its impact on nature.
Through the coldest winter in almost fourteen years
Reflecting on the coldest winter in almost fourteen years.
I couldn't believe you kept a smile
The person's ability to maintain a smile during tough times surprised the speaker.
Now I can rest assured knowing that we've seen the worst
The speaker finds reassurance in knowing they have faced the worst together.
And I know I love ya
Reiteration of the speaker's love and commitment.
Oh I never was good with romantic words
The speaker admits difficulty expressing romantic feelings verbally.
So the next few lines come really hard
Acknowledgment of the challenge in expressing love through words.
Don't have much but what I've got is yours
The speaker doesn't have much material possession but is willing to share what they have.
Except of course my steel guitar
An exception is made for the steel guitar, a possession not to be shared.
Ha, 'cause I know you don't play
Humorous remark about the person not playing the steel guitar.
But I'll teach you one day
The speaker expresses willingness to teach the person to play the steel guitar in the future.
Because I love ya
The declaration of love is reinforced despite challenges in communication.
I recall the night we knelt and prayed
Recollection of a moment of prayer, noticing the person's thin and pale face.
Noticing your face was thin and pale
The speaker found it hard to conceal their emotions as the person appeared unwell.
I found it hard to hide my tears
Feelings of shame and letting the person down emerge.
I felt ashamed I felt I'd let you down
The speaker expresses emotions of disappointment.
No mandolin wind couldn't change a thing
Reiteration that even the mandolin wind couldn't bring about change.
Couldn't change a thing no, no
Emphasizing the inability of external factors to alter the situation.
The coldest winter in almost fourteen years
Repetition of the harshness of the coldest winter in almost fourteen years.
Could never, never change your mind
Assurance that no matter the challenges, the person's mind won't change.
And I love ya
Reaffirmation of love.
Yes indeed and I love ya
Expressing love once again with certainty.
And I love ya
Continued affirmation of love.
Lord I love ya
Further declaration of love with religious undertones ("Lord I love ya").
And I love ya
Repetition of the declaration of love.
And I love ya
Final affirmation of love.
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