Lyrics
Black is the colour of my true loves hair
Expressing admiration for the physical appearance of the true love, emphasizing the black color of their hair.
His lips are like some roses fair
Comparing the lover's lips to beautiful and delicate roses, highlighting their attractiveness.
He has the sweetest smile and the gentlest hands
Describing the true love's endearing qualities, such as a sweet smile and gentle hands.
And I love the ground whereon he stands
Declaring love for the very ground on which the true love stands, expressing deep affection.
I love my love and well he knows
Affirming love for the true love, indicating that the love is mutual and well-known by the lover.
I love the ground whereon he goes
Reiterating love for the ground the true love walks on, emphasizing the emotional connection.
I wish that day would soon come
Expressing a desire for the day when the lover and the true love can unite and be together.
When he and I can be as one
Anticipating a future where the lover and the true love can be in a harmonious relationship.
I go to the Clyde and I mourn and weep
Visiting the Clyde, possibly a river or location, and expressing sorrow and sadness, suggesting a longing for the true love.
For satisfied I never sleep
Stating perpetual dissatisfaction and lack of contentment, likely due to separation from the true love.
I write him letters just a few short lines
Writing letters to the true love, though the brevity of the lines may imply difficulty in expressing emotions adequately.
And I suffer death ten thousand times
Experiencing extreme emotional pain, symbolized by suffering death multiple times, possibly metaphorical for intense longing.
Black is the colour of my true loves hair
Repeating admiration for the true love's black hair, creating a thematic refrain throughout the lyrics.
His lips are like some roses fair
Reiterating the comparison of the true love's lips to roses, emphasizing their beauty.
He has the sweetest smile and the gentlest hands
Emphasizing the true love's endearing qualities, including a sweet smile and gentle hands, creating a sense of emotional intimacy.
And I love the ground whereon he stands
Repeating the declaration of love for the ground on which the true love stands, underscoring the depth of affection.
I love the ground whereon he stands
Repeating the declaration of love for the ground, reinforcing the strong emotional connection with the true love.
I love I love I love the ground whereon he stands
Expressing intense love for the ground on which the true love stands, repeating and reinforcing the emotional theme.
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