Way Over There
Love's Quest Beyond Boundaries
Lyrics
I've got a lover way over there on the mountain side
I have a lover situated on the mountain side.
And I know that's where I should be
I believe that being with my lover on the mountain side is the right place for me.
Don't you know
Expression of emphasis or a call for understanding.
I've got a lover way over there across the river wide
I have another lover across a wide river.
I can hear her calling to me
I can hear her calling out to me.
Oh, she's calling my name
She is audibly calling my name.
So sweet so plain I can hear her saying
Her voice is sweet and clear; she is expressing her desire.
(Come to me, baby)
She is inviting me to come to her.
I'm on my way
I am in the process of going to her.
(Come to me baby)
I plan to stay with her after arriving.
I'm gonna stay
Reiteration of the intention to stay with her upon arrival.
(Come to me baby)
Reiteration of the invitation to come to her.
They tell me that the river's too deep
There is a belief or statement that the river is too deep and wide.
And it's much too wide
Emphasis on the perceived challenges of crossing the river.
Boy, you can't get over to the other side
Despite challenges, the narrator expresses a determination to get to the other side.
But they don't know I got to get there
The narrator acknowledges the difficulty but is resolute in reaching the lover.
And hold her in my arms just one more time
Desire to hold the lover in arms again, reminiscent of the past.
Like I did before when she was mine, all mine
Reflecting on the past when the lover was exclusively theirs.
'Cause I hear her saying,
The lover's words are remembered, reinforcing the call to come.
(Come to me baby)
Repetition of the invitation to come to the lover.
I'm on my way
Reiteration of being on the way to the lover.
(Come to me baby)
Repetition of the intention to stay with the lover.
I'm gonna stay
Reiteration of the invitation to come to the lover.
I'm gonna get to you
Expressing determination to reach the lover, regardless of obstacles.
No matter what I have to do
Commitment to reaching the lover, no matter the challenges.
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