Red River Valley
Whispers of Departure: Love and Longing in Red River Valley
Lyrics
From this valley they say you are going
Expressing the departure of someone from the valley.
I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
Expressing the speaker's feelings of missing the person's eyes and smile.
For they say you are taking the sunshine
Suggesting that the person's departure is taking away happiness and warmth (sunshine).
That has brightened our pathway a while
Acknowledging the positive impact the person had on the speaker's life.
Come and sit by side if you love me
Inviting the person to sit beside the speaker if they love each other.
Do not hasten to bid me adeau
Asking the person not to hurry in saying goodbye.
But remember the Red River Valley
Reminding the person of the Red River Valley, a symbol of their shared experiences.
And the one that has loved you so true
Emphasizing the deep and true love the speaker has for the person.
Do you think of the valley you're leavin'
Asking if the person reflects on the valley they are leaving.
Oh, how lonely and dreary it will be
Describing the loneliness and dreariness that will result from the person's departure.
Do you think of the fond heart your breakin'
Questioning if the person is aware of the emotional pain they are causing.
And the sadness you cast over me
Expressing the sadness and sorrow the speaker feels because of the person's departure.
Come and sit by side if you love me
Repeating the invitation to sit together if there is love between them.
Do not hasten to bid me adeau
Reiterating the request for a gradual farewell.
But remember the Red River Valley
Re-emphasizing the significance of the Red River Valley in their shared memories.
And the one that has loved you so true
Reaffirming the enduring and genuine love the speaker has for the person.
Come and sit by side if you love me
Continuing the invitation for the person to sit by the speaker's side.
Do not hasten to bid me adeau
Repeating the plea not to rush in saying farewell.
But remember the Red River Valley
Restating the importance of remembering the Red River Valley and their shared love.
And the one that has loved you so true
Reaffirming the depth and constancy of the speaker's love for the person.
But remember the red river valley
Final reminder of the Red River Valley and the enduring love between them.
And the one that has loved you so true
Concluding the song with a repetition of the deep and true love expressed throughout.
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