The Water Is Wide Lyrics

Lyric discussion by altruman2000 

Cover art for The Water Is Wide lyrics by James Taylor

I believe this song is suggesting that "distance makes the heart grow fonder" is a myth. That over time love fades away. I believe the singer is in another land awaiting the promised arrival of his/her sweetheart.

The singer suggests they fear the distance between them will cause a loss of feeling on the part of their love and wishes for a boat to cross the water and be reunited.

My Interpretation