Lily Pond
Bunyan Lyrics
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All upon a summer's day
Then I chased a dragonfly
All across an ancient sky
Falling with a thousand stars down the Milky Way to Mars
Back again in time for day
In a lily pond I lay
Was 'young lady I love thee'
Bunyan's song "Lily Pond" is a gentle and whimsical depiction of a serene summer day spent lounging by a tranquil pond. The song's protagonist spends their time chasing a dragonfly and daydreaming about the universe beyond the sky. The poetic language and dreamy imagery suggest a longing for escape from everyday life and a desire to transcend the mundane world.
The lyrics of "Lily Pond" evoke a sense of childlike wonder and innocence, as the singer playfully chases a dragonfly and marvels at the stars. The idea of falling down the Milky Way to Mars and back again in time for day suggests a desire to escape the limitations of earthly existence and explore the infinite mysteries of the universe. The final line, "And the only thing he said to me, was 'young lady I love thee'", adds a touch of romance to the dreamlike reverie, implying that the singer's daydreams may be motivated by a desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
In a lily pond I lay
I rested in a tranquil and serene environment of a pond filled with lilies.
All upon a summer's day
It was a warm and sunny day when I enjoyed my leisure time.
Then I chased a dragonfly
I engaged in a playful pursuit of a dragonfly flying above the pond.
All across an ancient sky
I followed the dragonfly into a seemingly old and mysterious sky.
Falling with a thousand stars down the Milky Way to Mars
I fell through the vastness of space, passing thousands of stars, and continuing my descent towards the planet Mars.
Back again in time for day
I swiftly returned to Earth in time to enjoy the rest of the day's sunlight.
In a lily pond I lay
I returned to my earlier tranquil spot in the lily pond.
And the only thing he said to me
I heard only one phrase from an unknown individual.
Was 'young lady I love thee'
The mysterious individual expressed their love and affection towards me, a young woman.
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