River, She Come Down
Journey Across a River: Love's Awaited Reunion
Lyrics
River, river, she come down
The river is descending, and the repetition emphasizes its movement.
River, river, she come down
Reiteration of the river's descent, possibly highlighting its significance.
My gal's across the river
The singer's romantic partner is on the opposite side of the river.
My gal's across the river
-My gal's across the river
-Won't you come over
An invitation for the partner to come over.
Head on, won't you come home
Requesting the partner to come home, expressing a desire for closeness.
Build a raft of bambo
Suggesting the construction of a bamboo raft to cross the river.
Build a raft of bambo
-Build a raft of bambo
-Float it across the river
Encouraging the idea of floating the raft across the river.
Head on, float it across the river
-River, river, she come down
Reiteration of the river's descent, possibly indicating a pivotal moment.
River, river, she come down
-Floating across the river
Describing the act of floating across the river, building anticipation.
Floating across the river
-Floating across the river
-See her come over
Observing the partner approaching and crossing the river.
Head on, see her come over
Expressing anticipation or excitement for the partner's arrival.
Will dance on the bank side
Envisioning a joyful dance on the bank side of the river.
Will dance on the bank side
-Will dance on the bank side
-Glad you come over
Expressing happiness at the partner's arrival.
Head on, glad you came over
Reiterating the joy of the partner's presence.
Glad you come over
Repetition of the joyous welcome and companionship.
Glad you come over
-River, she come down
Final affirmation of the river's descent, possibly concluding the narrative.
River, she come down
-River, she come down
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