In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
I Want To Go With You
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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I'm begging to you and I want to go with you
You're breaking my heart as you say goodbye
I hope and I pray we'll soon be together
My heart is so full it's hard not to cry
The far distant hill will make me feel blue
Soon the flowers will die, don't let love die with them
And with you gone dear, what will I do
Your sweet ruby lips and hair like an angel
And your mornful eyes they keep haunting me
But to know that you're mine it makes life worth living
Oh, the time's gone by, a sweet memory
I'm trusting in you but each hour seems longer
I'm counting the days when I'll be with you
Our hearts are entwined, they're blessed with the future
A safe journey home I'm waiting for you
In Bill Monroe's song "I Want To Go With You," the singer is expressing their desperation to be with the person they love. The opening line sets the tone: "I'm begging to you and I want to go with you." The singer is willing to abandon everything else just to be with this person. The second line shows the heartache the singer is feeling as they part ways with their loved one. The line "My heart is so full it's hard not to cry" demonstrates how much the singer loves and needs this person.
The next stanza talks about the changing seasons and how they will contribute to the singer's sadness. The imagery of the far distant hill and the dying flowers create a sense of melancholy. The singer implores their loved one to not let their love die with the changing seasons.
The following stanza is a celebration of the loved one's physical appearance, with descriptions of "sweet ruby lips," "hair like an angel," and "mournful eyes." However, the singer recognizes that physical beauty isn't the only thing that makes their loved one special. The line "But to know that you're mine it makes life worth living" is a testament to the gravity of their love.
The final stanza is a plea for their loved one to return safely. The singer's heart seems to be aching as they wait for their loved one's return. The lines "Our hearts are entwined, they're blessed with the future/A safe journey home I'm waiting for you" shows the faith and trust that the singer has in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm begging to you and I want to go with you
I deeply desire to be with you and I plead for you to take me with you.
You're breaking my heart as you say goodbye
My heart aches as you bid me farewell.
I hope and I pray we'll soon be together
I have faith and I am praying that we will reunite soon.
My heart is so full it's hard not to cry
My emotions are overwhelming me and I struggle to hold back tears.
What will I do when the leaves start falling
I wonder how I will cope when autumn arrives.
The far distant hill will make me feel blue
A sense of sadness will overcome me when I see the far-off hills.
Soon the flowers will die, don't let love die with them
Although the flowers will wither away, please don't let our love fade too.
And with you gone dear, what will I do
I am lost and unsure of what to do without you.
Your sweet ruby lips and hair like an angel
Your lovely lips and heavenly hair captivate me.
And your mournful eyes they keep haunting me
I can't get your sorrowful eyes out of my mind.
But to know that you're mine it makes life worth living
Just knowing that you belong to me brings joy to my life.
Oh, the time's gone by, a sweet memory
The happy times we shared are now just a fond recollection.
I'm trusting in you but each hour seems longer
I am relying on your promise but every passing hour feels like an eternity.
I'm counting the days when I'll be with you
I am eagerly anticipating the day when we can be together again.
Our hearts are entwined, they're blessed with the future
Our love is intertwined and it gives us a bright future.
A safe journey home I'm waiting for you
I am anxiously waiting for you to return home safely.
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