Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow
Eternal Longing: Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow
Lyrics
My heart is sad and I'm in sorrow
Expressing deep sadness and sorrow in the heart.
For the only one I love
Feeling sorrow for the only person the singer loves.
When shall I see him, oh, no, never
Expressing doubt about ever seeing the loved one again.
Till I meet him in heaven above
Anticipating a reunion with the loved one in heaven.
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow
Expressing a desire to be buried under a weeping willow.
Yes, under the weeping willow tree
Specifically mentioning the weeping willow tree as a burial preference.
So he may know where I am sleeping
Wishing the loved one to know the burial location.
And perhaps he will weep for me
Hoping the loved one will mourn and weep for the singer.
They told me that he did not love me
Learning that the loved one does not love the singer.
I could not believe it was true
Expressing disbelief in the truth of the information.
Until an angel softly whispered
Receiving confirmation from an angel about the loved one's unfaithfulness.
He has proven untrue to you
Realizing that the loved one has been untrue.
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow
Reiterating the desire to be buried under a weeping willow.
Yes, under the weeping willow tree
Repeating the specific choice of the weeping willow tree for burial.
So he may know where I am sleeping
Reiterating the wish for the loved one to know the burial place.
And perhaps he will weep for me
Reiterating the hope that the loved one will weep for the singer.
Tomorrow was our wedding day
Referring to the planned wedding day, which is now uncertain.
But, Lord, oh, where is he
Expressing concern about the whereabouts of the loved one.
He's gone to seek him another bride
Learning that the loved one is seeking another bride.
And he cares no more for me
Realizing that the loved one no longer cares for the singer.
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow
Repeating the desire to be buried under a weeping willow.
Yes, under the weeping willow tree
Repeating the specific choice of the weeping willow tree for burial.
So he may know where I am sleeping
Reiterating the wish for the loved one to know the burial place.
And perhaps he will weep for me
Reiterating the hope that the loved one will weep for the singer.
Oh, bury me under the violets blue
Expressing a desire to be buried under violets blue to prove love.
To prove my love to him
Stating the intention to prove love to the loved one.
Tell him that I would die to save him
Expressing a willingness to die for the loved one.
For his love I never could win
Acknowledging the impossibility of winning the loved one's love.
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow
Repeating the desire to be buried under a weeping willow.
Yes, under the weeping willow tree
Repeating the specific choice of the weeping willow tree for burial.
So he may know where I am sleeping
Reiterating the wish for the loved one to know the burial place.
And perhaps he will weep for me
Reiterating the hope that the loved one will weep for the singer.
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