I think this song is about someone who has led a long life, and is getting ready to die and saying a last goodbye to the one person (the last singing bird) who has stayed the whole time. He\'s wants to be buried by the river, the only constant thing where \'lovers come and go\' but where his loved one can come and see the willow that he planted as a remembrance and hear the sound of the river that also gives him peace in the afterlife. One of the most achingly sweet and beautiful songs ever written.
@sloop
Hi
I completely agree with your interpretation. Second to last verse he has heart pain. Then in the last he says soon he will be gone...fare the well Oh honey.
He knows that he is dying and he’s saying goodbye to the one he loves.
Love this song! My favourite might be The Chuck version from supernatural.
Stay safe
Lanied
@sloop
Hi
I completely agree with your interpretation. Second to last verse he has heart pain. Then in the last he says soon he will be gone...fare the well Oh honey.
He knows that he is dying and he’s saying goodbye to the one he loves.
Love this song! My favourite might be The Chuck version from supernatural.
Stay safe
Lanied
I think this song is about someone who has led a long life, and is getting ready to die and saying a last goodbye to the one person (the last singing bird) who has stayed the whole time. He\'s wants to be buried by the river, the only constant thing where \'lovers come and go\' but where his loved one can come and see the willow that he planted as a remembrance and hear the sound of the river that also gives him peace in the afterlife. One of the most achingly sweet and beautiful songs ever written.
@sloop Hi I completely agree with your interpretation. Second to last verse he has heart pain. Then in the last he says soon he will be gone...fare the well Oh honey. He knows that he is dying and he’s saying goodbye to the one he loves. Love this song! My favourite might be The Chuck version from supernatural. Stay safe Lanied
@sloop Hi I completely agree with your interpretation. Second to last verse he has heart pain. Then in the last he says soon he will be gone...fare the well Oh honey. He knows that he is dying and he’s saying goodbye to the one he loves. Love this song! My favourite might be The Chuck version from supernatural. Stay safe Lanied