Lady's Bridge
HAWLEY Richard Lyrics
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It's the only place I know where I can forgive her
Take me with you when you go
I'm tired of living life on hold
Take me with you when you go down to the river
Down to the river, down to the river, oh I know
Oh, I know that she's gone, but I can't forget her
Take me with you when you go, it's the only place I know
We lost the dreams that we once had
How did our lives turn out so bad?
Take me with you when you go down to the river
Down to the river, down to the river, oh I know
Down to the river, I can't forget her
I'll stay forever and watch it flow
Take me with you when you go
Lady's bridge is where we know
Now that our lives turned out so bad
We lost the dreams we once had
We can watch the river flow
And maybe make this city slow
Take me with you when you go down to the river
Down to the river, down to the river, oh I know
Down to the river I can't forget her
I'll stay forever and watch it flow
In Richard Hawley's song "Lady's Bridge," the singer is asking to be taken to the river, as it is the only place where he can forgive someone ("It's the only place I know where I can forgive her"). The repetition of "down to the river" emphasizes the importance of this place as a symbol of cleansing and forgiveness. The lyrics express the singer's desire to let go of the past and move on with his life - "I'm tired of living life on hold" - while also acknowledging the difficulty of forgetting the person he needs to forgive ("Oh, I know that she's gone, but I can't forget her").
The bridge mentioned in the title and in the final verses - "Take me with you when you go/Lady's Bridge is where we know" - is a real bridge in Hawley's hometown of Sheffield, England. The Lady's Bridge was built in 1777 and is one of the oldest bridges in the city. It crosses the River Don, which flows through Sheffield and is an important part of its history and identity. The bridge has been the subject of many songs and poems over the years, including "Lady's Bridge" by Hawley.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me with you when you go down to the river
I want to join you by the river, where I can find solace and forgive the person who wronged me.
It's the only place I know where I can forgive her
The river is a special place for me, where I can let go of past hurts and forgive the one who caused them.
Take me with you when you go
Please don't leave me behind, I'm tired of feeling stuck and stagnant in my life.
I'm tired of living life on hold
I'm frustrated with my current situation and feel like my life is stuck in limbo.
Down to the river, down to the river, oh I know
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the importance of the river as a symbol of forgiveness and healing.
Take a walk with me awhile, it's quite by the river
Let's take a peaceful stroll by the riverbank and forget our problems for a moment.
Oh, I know that she's gone, but I can't forget her
Despite the person who wronged me being gone, I still can't let go of the pain they caused me.
It's the only place I know
The river is a familiar spot for me that brings comfort and peace.
We lost the dreams that we once had
We had dreams for the future that never came to fruition and have since been lost.
How did our lives turn out so bad?
It's disappointing to realize that our lives didn't turn out the way we had hoped or planned for.
I'll stay forever and watch it flow
Being by the river feels like home to me, and I could stay here forever, watching the water move past.
Lady's bridge is where we know
This is a specific location, Lady's Bridge, that holds significance for me and represents a place of healing.
We can watch the river flow
Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature and watch the river move along its path.
And maybe make this city slow
Being by the river makes me feel peaceful and relaxed, and perhaps we can bring that feeling to the busy city.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
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