Lyrics
Golden hills
Refers to picturesque hills, possibly symbolizing beauty and tranquility.
And a golden girl
Describes a girl with a golden aura or qualities, suggesting innocence or purity.
I heard the news
Reference to hearing distressing news.
On the TV
Mentions the source of the news being television.
They found him in a hideaway
Describes a location where someone was found, implying secrecy or seclusion.
Across the lake
Suggests the location is near a lake, adding to the sense of mystery.
Well she wasn't his
Indicates that the girl in question was not belonging to the person mentioned.
No, she wasn't his to take
Reiterates that the girl wasn't meant to be taken by the mentioned person.
If I could walk with you
Expresses a desire to be with someone, emphasizing closeness.
If I could hold your hand in mine
Implies an emotional connection through holding hands.
If I could walk with you
Repeats the desire to walk together, emphasizing the yearning for companionship.
I think about you all the time
Expresses constant thoughts about the person being addressed.
And may you rest
Wishes for peace and rest for the person referred to.
May you rest
-Where you lie
-May you rest
-May you rest
-Where you lie
-Pink ribbons
Introduces pink ribbons, possibly symbolizing innocence and loss.
Like the color of her cheeks
-Pink ribbons
-Tied on every tree
-They found her body in the trails
Specifies the discovery of a body, suggesting a tragic event.
Across the lake
Similar to earlier lines, emphasizing the wrongful possession of the girl.
Well she wasn't his
-No, she wasn't his to take
-If I could walk with you
Repeats the desire to be with the person and the constant thoughts about them.
If I could hold your hand in mine
-If I could walk with you
-I think about you all the time
-And may you rest
Reiterates the wish for peace and rest for the individual.
May you rest
-Where you lie
-May you rest
-May you rest
-Where you lie
-Yes I hope the sun is shining
Expresses hope for a positive state for the person, acknowledging the presence of sunlight.
On you now
-Yes I know the sun is shining
-On you now
-But I still feel so angry
Despite the positive imagery, the singer expresses anger and confusion over the loss of innocence.
And I can't make sense of it
-You were so innocent
-You were so innocent
-I still feel so angry
Reiterates the lingering anger and difficulty in understanding the innocence lost.
And I can't make sense of it
-You were so innocent
-You were so
-Why?
Poignant questioning of the reasons behind the tragic event.
Why?
-If I could walk with you
Repeats the desire to be with the person, with a continued emphasis on thoughts about them.
If I could hold your hand in mine
-If I could walk with you
-I think about you
-And may you rest
Final wishes for peace and rest for the individual.
May you rest
-Where you lie
-May you rest
-May you rest
-Where you lie
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