Oak Tree
Love's Eternal Shelter: Waiting Under the Oak Tree
Lyrics
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The repetition of "Oh" suggests a deep emotional expression, possibly conveying a sense of longing, anticipation, or a contemplative mood.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
-Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
-Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
-Will you wait for me?
The speaker is questioning whether someone will wait for them, emphasizing this by repeating the question and referring to a specific location, the old Oak Tree, which may symbolize stability and endurance.
Will you wait for me
-Under the old Oak Tree?
-Will you wait for me?
-When our days are long
The speaker reflects on challenging times ("When our days are long, Just getting by") and expresses a desire for companionship and loyalty, asking if the listener will stay by their side.
Just getting by
-Every single night
-Will you stay by my side
-If this life gets hard
The speaker envisions facing difficulties ("If this life gets hard, And I fear the dark") and seeks reassurance that the listener will provide support and be a constant presence.
And I fear the dark
-Will you light my way?
-Be here to stay
-Will you wait for me?
Reiteration of the earlier question about waiting, reinforcing the importance of the commitment under the symbolism of the old Oak Tree.
Will you wait for me
-Under the old Oak Tree?
-Will you wait for me?
-When our kids are grown
The speaker looks into the future ("When our kids are grown, Move away from home, Are left alone") and contemplates the potential challenges of an empty nest, questioning if the listener will still wait for them.
Move away from home
-Are are left alone
-Will you wait for me?
Final repetition of the question, emphasizing the significance of waiting under the old Oak Tree as a symbol of enduring love and commitment.
Will you wait for me
-Under the old Oak Tree?
-Will you wait for me?
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