Darlin
Johnny Cash & June Carter Lyrics


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Darlin' companion, come on and give me understandin'.
And let me be your champion: a hand to hold your pretty hand in.
Darlin' companion, now you know you'll never be abandoned.
Love will always light our landin': I can depend on you.

Oh, a little saucy mare like you should have a steed.
Oh, a little bridlin' down from you is what I need.
Darlin' companion, now you know you'll never be abandoned.
Love will always light our landin': I can depend on you.

Darlin' companion, come on and give me understandin'.
As long as we keep laughin', bear in mind just what could happen.
Darlin' companion, I tell the mountains and the canyons,
Long as I got legs to stand on, I'm gonna stick by you.

Oh, a little saucy mare like you should have a steed.
Oh, a little bridlin' down from you is what I need.

Darlin' companion, I tell the mountains and the canyons,
Long as I got legs to stand on, I'm gonna stick by you.





Darlin' companion, I tell the mountains and the canyons,
Long as I got legs to stand on, I'm gonna stick by you.

Overall Meaning

The song "Darlin' Companion" is a classic love song by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. The lyrics talk about the deep love and devotion that two people can have for each other, even in the face of adversity. The song begins with Cash asking his "darlin' companion" for understanding and support, and promises to always be there for her. The lyrics convey a feeling of security and stability in the relationship that they have built together.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the deep love that exists between the two partners. Cash sings about their "landin'" - a metaphor for their safe and stable relationship - being lit by love, which they can both depend on. The second verse describes the kind of relationship that they have, with Cash referring to his companion as a "saucy mare" who needs a "steed" to keep up with her. He promises to be the "bridlin' down" that she needs, suggesting that he will help to keep her grounded.


The final verse emphasizes the strength of their relationship, with Cash promising to stick by his partner no matter what. He uses the mountains and canyons as symbols of their enduring love, saying that he will never abandon her as long as he has "legs to stand on". The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, underscoring the importance of love and devotion in their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Darlin' companion, come on and give me understandin'.
My dearest partner, please try to comprehend my thoughts and feelings.


And let me be your champion: a hand to hold your pretty hand in.
Allow me to be your protector and hold your hand through all of life's ups and downs.


Darlin' companion, now you know you'll never be abandoned.
Beloved partner, I promise to never leave you behind, no matter what comes our way.


Love will always light our landin': I can depend on you.
Our love will guide us to safety, and I know I can rely on you to support me.


Oh, a little saucy mare like you should have a steed.
With your fiery spirit, my love, you ought to have a strong and reliable companion like a horse.


Oh, a little bridlin' down from you is what I need.
But sometimes, my love, I need you to rein in your wild ways a bit for the sake of our relationship.


As long as we keep laughin', bear in mind just what could happen.
As long as we maintain our sense of humor, we must always be aware of the potential difficulties that may arise in life.


Darlin' companion, I tell the mountains and the canyons,
My dear partner, I want all of nature to know that I'll always be faithful to you.


Long as I got legs to stand on, I'm gonna stick by you.
I will support you and stay with you for as long as I am able to physically and emotionally.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOHN SEBASTIAN

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Darlin' companion, come on and give me understandin'
And let me be your champion, a hand to hold your pretty hand in
Darlin' companion, now you know you'll never be abandoned
Love will always light our landin', I can depend on you

Oh, a little saucy mare like you should have a steed
Oh, a little bridlin' down from you is what I need
Darling companion, now you know you'll never be abandoned
Love will always light our landin', I can depend on you

Darlin' companion, come on and give me understandin'
As long as we keep laughin', bear in mind just what could happen
Darlin' companion, I tell the mountains and the canyons
Long as I got legs to stand on, I'm gonna stick by you

Oh, a little saucy mare like you should have a steed
Oh, a little bridlin' down from you is what I need
Darlin' companion, I tell the mountains and the canyons
Long as I got legs to stand on, I'm gonna stick by you
Darlin' companion, I tell the mountains and the canyons
Long as I got legs to stand on, I'm gonna stick by you



All comments from YouTube:

Amanda G

Watching these 2 perform makes me smile so much and sometimes even makes me cry as it’s clear how much they loved each other. The world loves you Johnny & June. R.I.P together forever❀️

Alice Jester

Johnny and June πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

Danielly Ribeiro

I love that they used to have so much fun singing together 😍

EGA

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Sarif Kusen

I love πŸ’˜ when we can singing together

Carolyn Marsh

I love this song

Monika Fritz

O yes, that's the way it is.

Ryan Sanders

Basically

Kenneth Woodhouse

love her voice, they both were excellent together and you can't take nothing away from Johnny Cash.

Ester Reis

Jhonny Cash Γ© maravilhoso

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