River Stay 'Way from My Door
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians Lyrics

You're just a lonely little river,
Addressing the river as a lonely, small body of water.

But I have heard somebody say
Acknowledging that there is speculation about the river's potential threat to the singer's home.

That someday you may
Referring to a hypothetical possibility in the future.

Squeeze my home away.
Expressing concern that the river may cause damage to the artist's residence.

So roll along you lonely river
Encouraging the river to continue flowing in its natural path.

And find your way to the sea,
Suggesting that the river should eventually reach its ultimate destination, the ocean.

I don't bother you,
Indicating that the singer has no intention of interfering with the river's course.

Don't you bother me!
Requesting that the river not cause any problems for the artist.

You keep goin' your way,
Encouraging the river to continue on its path.

I'll keep goin' my way,
Assuring the river that the artist will also continue with their normal routine.

River, stay 'way from my door!
A direct plea to the river to not come close to the singer's residence.

I just got a cabin,
Explaining that the artist recently obtained a cabin for living.

You don't need a cabin,
Pointing out that the river does not require a living space like the singer.

River, stay 'way from my door!
Reiterating the previous request for the river to not approach the singer's dwelling.

Don't come up any higher,
Warning the river to not rise to a level that would harm the singer's living situation.

I'm so all alone.
Emphasizing that the artist is living alone in their cabin.

Leave my bed and my fire,
Urging the river to not cause damage to the important components of the artist's living quarters.

That's all I'll ever own!
Highlighting that the cabin and the possessions inside are all the singer has to their name.

I ain't breakin' your heart,
Asserting that the singer does not wish to cause harm to the river or its natural state.

Don't start breakin' my heart,
Pleading with the river to not cause distress or hurt to the artist.

River, stay 'way from my door!
A final plea to the river to keep its distance from the artist's living quarters.