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Ab's Song (Marshall Tucker Band cover)

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And if I died at twenty-three
Would you bury me in the sunshine?
Please let me know that you're still mine
Though I'm gone
My love for you is oh-so strong

And when the grass grows over me
Let me know you still love me
Never put nobody else above me
Then I'll know
My love for you will always grow

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notwatercolored On Jul 12, 2009

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by olivia11

15y ago

This song reminds me of the torment that widows, in this case, young widows must face: whether to preserve the love once shared with a mere memory, or to remarry for company and/or solace. The point of view comes from a man asking his lover if he were to die while still young, if she will stay faithful though he is no longer present in the relationship. He tells her that if she can honestly say yes, then he will love her that much more.

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