Who's Gonna Hold Her Hand
Yearning Waves: A Sailor's Farewell in Who's Gonna Hold Her Hand
Lyrics
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Expressing uncertainty about who will provide emotional support to her.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Reiterating the question of who will hold her hand in a time of need.
Who's gonna be her man tonight?
Pondering who will be her companion or partner for the night.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Repeating the question about who will offer comfort by holding her hand.
I watched that big white boat go down
Observing a departure, possibly symbolizing a significant change.
Sailing to the sea
Describing a boat sailing away, creating distance between the speaker and someone important.
And ev'ry time that wheel went around
Noting the passing of time with the rotation of a wheel, emphasizing the increasing distance.
She was farther away from me
Expressing the emotional impact of the departure on the speaker.
She sailed away to another town
Narrating the person's departure to another town, causing the speaker's confusion and heartache.
I'll never understand
Expressing the speaker's difficulty in comprehending the reasons behind the departure.
She walked the streets in a yellow gown
Describing the person in a yellow gown, possibly representing a state of happiness or celebration.
Singing, "Who's gonna be my man?"
Quoting the person's question about finding a new man in her life.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Reiterating the central question of who will provide emotional support by holding her hand.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Repeating the query to emphasize the speaker's concern for the person's well-being.
Who's gonna be her man tonight?
Pondering who will be the person's companion or partner during the night.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Repeating the question about who will offer comfort and support through physical touch.
I used to walk by the riverside
Recalling moments of solitude by the riverside, possibly a place of reflection.
Lonesome as I could be
Expressing a deep sense of loneliness experienced by the speaker.
Hoping the boat would come sailing in
Longing for the return of the person on a boat, symbolizing hope for reunion.
Bringing her back to me
Anticipating the person's return and the restoration of the relationship.
Sometimes I think my world will end
Conveying the speaker's fear of a world without the person, hinting at a profound impact on their life.
And I'll have no place to hide
Expressing a sense of vulnerability and having no refuge from emotional pain.
To cry the tears she left with me
Reflecting on the emotional aftermath of the person's departure.
And the lonely feeling inside
Describing the lingering loneliness and emotional void left by the person.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Reiterating the question about who will provide emotional support and companionship.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Emphasizing the need for someone to hold her hand in times of distress.
Who's gonna be her man tonight?
Pondering who will take on the role of being her companion or partner during the night.
Who's gonna hold her hand?
Repeating the question about who will offer comfort through physical touch.
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