Linda Lou
Bessie Lee Mauldin Lyrics
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There I met a mountain maid with eyes of blue
Golden hair so soft and curly and her lips were like the dew
She was the queen of West Virginia and her name was Linda Lou
Linda Lou my Linda Lou can't you hear me calling you
Calling like a lonesome dove my Linda Lou
When the moon is in the blue and the stars are shining too
I recall the night I met her how I held her hand in mine
I recall the night we kissed and bid adieu
Many miles may separate us if I should cross the ocean blue
My heart is still in West Virginia with my darling Linda Lou
The song "Linda Lou" by Bessie Lee Mauldin tells the story of a young man who fell in love with a mountain girl named Linda Lou in the state of West Virginia. The first verse describes Linda Lou's physical appearance and her status as the queen of West Virginia. The chorus is a plea to Linda Lou to hear the singer's call for her, even when they are apart. The second verse describes the singer's memories of the night they met and kissed, and how even if they are separated by distance, his heart still belongs to Linda Lou.
The song captures the essence of young love, the longing and the devotion that comes with it. The repetition of Linda Lou's name in the chorus highlights her importance to the singer and emphasizes his feelings for her. The use of nature imagery, such as the moon and the stars, evokes a romantic and dreamy atmosphere that adds to the emotional depth of the song. Ultimately, "Linda Lou" is a classic love song that speaks to the universal experience of falling in love and wanting to be with the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
In the state of West Virginia among the peaceful rolling hills
In West Virginia, where the rolling hills are peaceful, I found myself in the company of a striking mountain girl.
There I met a mountain maid with eyes of blue
I met a girl from the mountains with blue eyes and was struck by her beauty.
Golden hair so soft and curly and her lips were like the dew
She had soft, curly golden hair, and her lips were as refreshing as dew.
She was the queen of West Virginia and her name was Linda Lou
Amongst the mountains, she was known as the queen and her name was Linda Lou.
Linda Lou my Linda Lou can't you hear me calling you
I am calling for Linda Lou and asking her to listen to me.
Calling like a lonesome dove my Linda Lou
I am calling for Linda Lou like a lonely dove.
When the moon is in the blue and the stars are shining too
Even under a blue moon and a starry night, my heart longs for Linda Lou.
Can't you hear my lonely heart calling for you Linda Lou
My lonely heart is calling out for Linda Lou.
I recall the night I met her how I held her hand in mine
I remember the night we first met, holding her hand in mine.
I recall the night we kissed and bid adieu
We kissed that night and said goodbye.
Many miles may separate us if I should cross the ocean blue
Even if I cross the vast ocean and travel many miles, my heart still longs for Linda Lou from West Virginia.
My heart is still in West Virginia with my darling Linda Lou
My heart is still with Linda Lou, my darling from the mountains of West Virginia.
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Doug Campbell
There's a terrific version of this song on the Dreadful Snakes CD. Check it out!
Jason Rowe
Can’t you hear me calling you?