When Ye Go Away
Echoes of Departure: Embracing Love's Bittersweet Farewell
Lyrics
Now he's brought down the rain
Refers to someone (possibly a lover) bringing an end to a pleasant time or phase symbolized by the rain.
And the Indian summer is through
Suggests the end of a warm, pleasant period (Indian summer) and the arrival of a different season.
In the morning you'll be following your trail again
Implies that in the morning, the person addressed will resume their journey or path.
Fair play to you
Expresses acknowledgment or approval of the person's actions.
You ain't calling me to join you
Indicates the person addressed isn't inviting the speaker to join them and that the speaker is committed elsewhere.
And I'm spoken for anyway
Confirms the speaker's existing commitment or relationship.
But I will cry when ye go away
States the speaker will feel sorrowful when the addressed person departs.
I will cry when ye go away
Reiterates the sentiment of feeling sorrow upon the person's departure.
Your beauty is familiar
Highlights the familiarity and attractiveness of the addressed person.
And your voice is like a key
Compares the person's voice to something essential that deeply impacts the speaker.
That opens up my soul
Suggests the addressed person's impact in unlocking the speaker's emotions and passions.
And torches up a fire inside of me
Metaphorically refers to the addressed person igniting passion and enthusiasm within the speaker.
Your coat is made of magic
Symbolizes the uniqueness and enchantment of the person's attire.
And around your table angels play
Implies a divine or heavenly presence around the addressed person.
And I will cry when ye go away
Expresses the speaker's sadness at the departure of the addressed person.
I will cry when ye go away
Reiterates the impending sadness upon the person's departure.
Somebody left his whisky
Notes the presence of abandoned whisky, suggesting a party or gathering.
And the night is very young
Highlights the early stage of the night, implying there's more time for conversation.
I've got some to say and more to tell
Indicates the speaker has more to say and share.
And the words will soon be spilling from my tongue
Suggests a forthcoming outpouring of thoughts and emotions from the speaker.
I will rave and I will ramble
States the speaker will passionately express themselves, attempting to make the addressed person stay.
I'll do everything but make you stay
Expresses the speaker's willingness to do everything except forcibly keep the addressed person from leaving.
Then I will cry when ye go away
Reiterates the forthcoming sorrow at the addressed person's departure.
I will cry when ye go away
Emphasizes the emotional reaction of crying upon the person's departure.
When ye go away...
Repetition of the anticipation and sadness at the addressed person's departure.
When ye go away...
Continuation of the sentiment of sorrow and anticipation of the person leaving.
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