Mandolin Wind
Embracing Love Through Mandolin Winds
Lyrics
When the rain came I thought you'd leave
Expressing surprise that the person didn't leave when faced with difficulties (rain).
'Cause I knew how much you loved the sun
Expecting the person to leave due to their preference for sunny weather.
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Acknowledging the choice to stay and provide comfort during tough times.
Through the darkest nights I've ever known
Describing the intense and challenging nights that the person has supported through.
If the mandolin wind couldn't change a thing
If even a powerful force like the mandolin wind couldn't bring change, the love is affirmed.
Then I know I love ya
Confidently stating the love for the person despite challenges.
Oh the snow fell without a break
Depicting a harsh winter scenario, emphasizing the harshness of life's challenges.
Buffalo died in the frozen fields you know
Highlighting the severity of the winter by referencing buffalo deaths.
Through the coldest winter in almost fourteen years
Reflecting on enduring a very cold winter and the partner maintaining a positive outlook.
I couldn't believe you kept a smile
Expressing surprise at the partner's ability to smile amid adversity.
Now I can rest assured knowing that we've seen the worst
Finding reassurance that the worst has passed and the relationship has endured.
And I know I love ya
Reaffirming love after weathering challenging times.
Oh I never was good with romantic words
Admitting difficulty expressing romantic feelings verbally.
So the next few lines come really hard
Acknowledging the challenge of expressing emotions through words.
Don't have much but what I've got is yours
Offering what little one has, including emotions and possessions.
Except of course my steel guitar
Mentioning the exception of the steel guitar, a possession not shared.
Ha, 'cause I know you don't play
Humorously acknowledging that the partner doesn't play the steel guitar.
But I'll teach you one day
Promise to teach the partner to play the steel guitar as an expression of love.
Because I love ya
Reiterating love despite challenges in communication and possessions.
I recall the night we knelt and prayed
Recalling a vulnerable moment of prayer together, noticing the partner's fragility.
Noticing your face was thin and pale
Observing the partner's physical condition with concern.
I found it hard to hide my tears
Struggling to hide emotions (tears) and feeling a sense of personal failure.
I felt ashamed I felt I'd let you down
Expressing shame and guilt for not meeting expectations or providing enough support.
No mandolin wind couldn't change a thing
Reiterating that even a powerful force like the mandolin wind couldn't bring change.
Couldn't change a thing no, no
Emphasizing the inability of external forces to alter the situation.
The coldest winter in almost fourteen years
Repeating the mention of a harsh winter and its inability to change the partner's mindset.
Could never, never change your mind
Asserting that the partner's mindset remains unchanged despite external challenges.
And I love ya
Reaffirming love unequivocally.
Yes indeed and I love ya
Repeating the affirmation of love for emphasis.
And I love ya
Continuing to express deep affection.
Lord I love ya
Adding a spiritual element to the expression of love.
And I love ya
Repeating the declaration of love as a final affirmation.
And I love ya
Concluding with a strong and repeated expression of love.
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