Lyrics
push all my papers in the stove
Symbolic act of discarding responsibilities or burdens.
and pull the cotton high across your throat
Creating a barrier, possibly protecting from external influences.
try to make you warm enough
Attempting to provide comfort and warmth.
so i can ply you with my talk of hope
Expressing optimism and encouragement through conversation.
cause boy you got a long way up
Acknowledging a challenging journey ahead.
and the ladder’s cold and rusted rough
Describing the difficulties and harsh conditions of the path.
you’re too young to be tested thus
Commenting on the youthfulness and vulnerability of the person.
can we put the pain in one of us?
Suggesting a shared experience of pain and its potential resolution.
this is all i want
Expressing contentment with simplicity or a specific desire.
soon the river rising up
Imagery of a rising river, possibly symbolizing life's challenges.
and you my guy will ride on top
Anticipating a shared journey with a loved one.
through the sylvan valley under sun
Describing a picturesque setting, the Sylvan Valley, under sunlight.
and on and on the summers come
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of summers and positive experiences.
on and on
Repetition of the idea of enduring positive experiences.
this is all i want
Reiteration of contentment with a simple desire or situation.
if i take care of you, that will take care of me
Stressing the reciprocal nature of care in a relationship.
i will take care of you, and that will take care of me
Repeating the idea of mutual care and its significance.
if i can make you good, thats’ all i really need
Focusing on the importance of making the other person good or happy.
i will take care of you, and that will take care of me
Reaffirming the reciprocal nature of care and its impact.
soon the river rising up
Recurrence of the rising river imagery, suggesting ongoing challenges.
and you my guy will ride on top
Reiteration of the shared journey, with the person on top.
through the sylvan valley under sun
Reaffirmation of the beautiful journey through the Sylvan Valley.
and on and on the summers come
Continuation of the positive and cyclical nature of summers.
on and on the summers come
Repetition emphasizing the enduring quality of positive experiences.
on and on, on and on, on and on
Further repetition, possibly highlighting the timeless nature of positive moments.
on and on, on and on, on and on
Continued emphasis on the perpetual nature of positive experiences.
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