Loch Lomond
Journey of Love and Farewell at Loch Lomond
Lyrics
Oh, you'll take the high road and I'll take the low road
Reference to two different paths: one high, one low, symbolizing separation or divergent journeys.
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye
Expressing the singer's arrival in Scotland before the other person.
For me and my true love will never meet again
Acknowledgment of a permanent separation with the true love.
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
The specific location where the separation occurs, the beautiful banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland.
By yon bonnie banks and on ye craggy shores
Descriptive setting of the scene, mentioning the attractive banks and craggy shores of Loch Lomond.
On the steep, steep side of Ben Lomond
Further description of the landscape, emphasizing the steep side of Ben Lomond.
The deep purple hues and the highland hills we view
Depiction of the scenic beauty with deep purple hues and highland hills, possibly symbolizing nostalgia.
And the moon comin' out on the gloamin'
Reference to the moon emerging in the gloaming, creating a poetic and melancholic atmosphere.
'Twas there that we parted on yon shady glen
Narration of the parting in a shady glen, reinforcing the emotional impact of the separation.
On the steep, steep side of Ben Lomond
Reiteration of the steep side of Ben Lomond, emphasizing the geographical context of the farewell.
The deep purple hues and the highland hills we view
Repeat of the vivid imagery with deep purple hues and highland hills, creating a strong visual image.
And the moon comin' out on the gloamin'
Repetition of the moon in the gloaming, emphasizing the recurring theme of twilight and emotional intensity.
The wee birdies sing and the wild guitars ring
Introduction of bird song and the sound of wild guitars, possibly symbolizing the persistence of nature despite the emotional turmoil.
And in sunshine the water is sleeping
Depiction of a serene moment with sleeping water in sunshine, contrasting with the sorrow expressed earlier.
My broken heart, it kens we'll never meet again
Acknowledgment of the singer's broken heart and the acceptance that they will never reunite.
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
Reiteration of the location, the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, as a poignant reminder of the separation.
Well, you'll take the high road and I'll take the low road
Return to the theme of divergent paths, with the expectation of reaching Scotland before the other person.
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye
Repetition of the anticipation of arriving in Scotland first.
But me and my true love will never-never-never meet again
Emphasis on the permanence of the separation, expressed with the repetition of "never."
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
Final reference to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, concluding the narrative with a sense of melancholy.
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