Down By The Water
Ripples of Reflection: The Decemberists' Tale Down by the Water
Lyrics
See this ancient riverbed
Observing an ancient riverbed, possibly symbolizing the passage of time or history.
See where all the follies are led
Noting where all the mistakes and foolish actions lead.
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Being near the water and an old main road, suggesting a significant location.
I was just some tow-head teen
Recalling a time of youth as a blond-haired teenager.
Feeling 'round for fingers to get in between
Expressing a sense of curiosity or exploration during adolescence.
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Being in proximity to water and an old main road, emphasizing a recurring setting.
The season rubs me wrong
Feeling discomfort during a particular season.
The summer swells anon
Describing the summer season, using archaic language ("anon" means soon or shortly).
So knock me down, tear me up
Inviting challenges or hardships.
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Willing to endure difficulties to fulfill a desire or need.
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Reiterating the location near water and an old main road.
Sweet descend this rabble round
Desiring a peaceful and quiet environment, contrasting with the chaos of a busy port town.
The pretty little patter of a seaport town
Highlighting the pleasant sounds of a seaport town.
Rolling in the water and rolling down the old main drag
Rolling in the water and down an old main road, possibly symbolizing the cyclical nature of life.
All dolled up in gabardine
Being dressed elegantly in gabardine, portraying a refined or polished appearance.
The lash-flashing Leda of Pier nineteen
Describing an alluring figure associated with Pier nineteen.
Queen of the water and queen of the old main drag
Declaring someone as the queen of both water and the old main road, suggesting a powerful or influential presence.
The season rubs me wrong
Repeating a sense of discomfort during a specific season.
The summer swells anon
Reiterating the swelling of summer soon.
So knock me down, tear me up
Encouraging challenges or setbacks.
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Expressing a willingness to endure hardships for personal fulfillment.
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Returning to the familiar setting by the water and an old main road.
The season rubs me wrong
Repeating the discomfort experienced during a particular season.
The summer swells anon
Reiterating the approaching swelling of summer.
So knock me down, tear me up
Persisting in welcoming challenges or difficulties.
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Maintaining a willingness to endure hardships for personal satisfaction.
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Returning to the known location near water and an old main road.
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Emphasizing the repeated presence by the water and the old main road.
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Reiterating the consistent proximity to the water and the old main road.
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