Shenandoah
Journey of Love: Shenandoah's River Tale
Lyrics
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
Expresses a strong desire to see Shenandoah.
Away, you rollin' river
Refers to the rolling river associated with Shenandoah.
Oh, Shenandoah, I'm bound to see you
Reiterates the longing to see Shenandoah.
Away, I'm bound away
Expresses the intention to leave or depart.
Across the wide Missouri
Mentions crossing the wide Missouri river.
Well, a white man loved an Indian maiden
Introduces a romantic subplot involving a white man and an Indian maiden.
Away, you rollin' river
Reiterates the presence of the rolling river in the background.
With promises his canoe was laden
Highlights promises made by the white man to the Indian maiden.
Away, I'm bound away
Expresses the intention to leave or depart again.
Across the wide Missouri
Reiterates the crossing of the wide Missouri river.
Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Expresses love for Shenandoah's daughter.
Away, you rollin' river
Reiterates the presence of the rolling river.
It was for her I'd cross the stormy water
Declares the willingness to face challenges for the love of Shenandoah's daughter.
Away, I'm bound away
Expresses the intention to leave or depart once again.
Across the wide Missouri
Reiterates the crossing of the wide Missouri river in the context of love.
Oh, Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you
Declares the intention to leave Shenandoah.
Away, you rollin' river
Reiterates the presence of the rolling river.
Oh Shenandoah, I will not deceive you
Declares honesty and loyalty in leaving Shenandoah.
Away, I'm bound away
Expresses the intention to depart once again across the wide Missouri river.
Across the wide Missouri
Reiterates the crossing of the wide Missouri river in the context of departure.
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