SHENANDOAH
Kamahl Lyrics
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Away you rolling river
Oh shanandoah i long to see you
Far away were bound to go
Cross the wide missouri
Oh shanandoah i love your duaghter away you rolling river
Oh shanandoah i love your duaghter far away were bound to go
Cross the wide missouri
Oh shanandoah i bound to leave you away you rolling river
Oh shanandoah i love to see you all away were bound to go
Cross the wide missouri
Kamahl's song Shenandoah is a beautiful ballad that expresses the longing to return home to the Shenandoah River. It's a song about missing loved ones, and the desire to be reunited with them. The first verse "Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you" expresses this longing, while the second verse "Away you rolling river" suggests that the river is taking the singer further away from home. The third verse "Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter" refers to the daughter of the river, which represents life, movement and continuity. The fourth verse "Far away we're bound to go, cross the wide Missouri" suggests that the singer is on a journey, possibly a quest to find something, but that he never forgets his roots.
The final verse "Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you" suggests that the singer's journey is coming to an end, and he is about to return to the Shenandoah valley. The repetition of the phrase "cross the wide Missouri" at the end of every verse creates a powerful sense of inevitability, suggesting that the singer is always moving forward, but never forgetting what he left behind. The song's lyrics are powerful, conveying a deep sense of love and longing for the singer's homeland. In essence, the song is about the journey of life, and the importance of never forgetting where you come from.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh shanandoah i long to see you
I deeply crave to witness the beauty and magnificence of the Shenandoah river.
Away you rolling river
The continuous and gentle flow of the Shenandoah river is a sight to behold, as it cascades down the hills and valleys of its course.
Oh shanandoah i long to see you
My heart yearns to experience the natural splendor and tranquility of the Shenandoah river.
Far away were bound to go
We have a long journey ahead of us, as we venture further away from the Shenandoah river.
Cross the wide missouri
We are leaving the Shenandoah river and crossing the vast Missouri river, as we continue our journey towards new horizons.
Oh shanandoah i love your duaghter away you rolling river
I adore the land surrounding the Shenandoah river, which is blessed with natural beauty, forests, and wildlife.
Oh shanandoah i love your duaghter far away were bound to go
As much as I cherish the Shenandoah river and its surroundings, we must move on to new adventures and opportunities that await us in the distance.
Cross the wide missouri
We are continuing our journey towards the unknown, leaving behind the Shenandoah river, as we embark on a new path.
(So far away Oh shanandoah Oh shanandoah)
Even though we are far away from the Shenandoah river, it remains close to my heart and reminds me of the beauty and serenity of nature.
Oh shanandoah i bound to leave you away you rolling river
I must say goodbye to the Shenandoah river, its rolling and flowing water, as we continue our journey towards new challenges and experiences.
Oh shanandoah i love to see you all away were bound to go
Despite moving further away from the Shenandoah river, my desire to witness its natural beauty and majesty remains unchanged, as we travel towards new destinations and possibilities.
Writer(s): Traditional, 1
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.