Shady Grove
Laura Boosinger Lyrics
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Apples in the fall
If I can't have shady grove
I'll have no one at all
Shady Grove my litttle love
Shady Grove I know
Shady Grove my little love
I'm bound for Shady Grove
Now the first time I saw Shady Grove
She was standing in the door
Had her shoes and stockings in her hand
Little bare feet on the floor
Shady Grove my little love
Shady Grove I know
Shady Grove my little love
I'm bound for Shady Grove
Her cheeks as red as a bloomin rose
Eyes of the prettiest brown
Your the darlin of my heart
Stay till the sun goes down
Shady Grove my little love
Shady Grove I know
Shady Grove my little love
I'm bound for Shady Grove
Well I wish I had a big gray mare
Corn to feed him on
Little Shady Grove stay at home
Feed him while I'm gone
Shady Grove my little love
Shady Grove I know
Shady Grove my little love
I'm bound for Shady Grove
Kiss from pretty Shady Grove
Sweet as cherry wine
And theres not a girl in this whole world
Prettier than mine
Shady Grove my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove my little love
Can't wait till the judgement day
The lyrics of Laura Boosinger's song Shady Grove portray the singer's love for a girl named Shady Grove. The song begins by mentioning the different fruits that grow in different seasons, but if he can't have Shady Grove, he won't have anyone else. The repetition of "Shady Grove my little love, Shady Grove I know, Shady Grove my little love, I'm bound for Shady Grove" highlights the singer's determination and love for Shady Grove.
The second stanza narrates how the singer saw Shady Grove for the first time with her shoes and stockings in her hand and her little bare feet on the floor. This imagery implies that she's carefree and simple, which could be a reason the singer is attracted to her. The third stanza describes Shady Grove's red cheeks and beautiful brown eyes, and she's now the darling of the singer's heart. The singer wants Shady Grove to stay with him until sunset, emphasizing that he wants to spend all his time with her.
In the fourth stanza, the singer wishes he had a big gray mare and corn to feed it on, and he wants Shady Grove to take care of it while he's gone. In the last stanza, the singer mentions how the kiss he gets from Shady Grove is as sweet as cherry wine. He believes there's no girl prettier than hers, and he can't wait till judgment day to be with her forever. In summary, the lyrics of Shady Grove depict the singer's love and admiration for Shady Grove, a girl he's determined to be with.
Line by Line Meaning
Peaches in the summer time
During summer, peaches are abundant and easily available for consumption.
Apples in the fall
In autumn, apples are a common fruit that are harvested and consumed by many people.
If I can't have shady grove
I'll have no one at all
The individual's desire for Shady Grove is so great that they do not want to be with anyone else but her.
Shady Grove my litttle love
The singer is addressing Shady Grove, referring to her as their little love.
Shady Grove I know
The singer is familiar with Shady Grove and has established a connection with her.
Shady Grove my little love
I'm bound for Shady Grove
The singer is committed to going to Shady Grove and seeing their little love.
Now the first time I saw Shady Grove
She was standing in the door
Had her shoes and stockings in her hand
Little bare feet on the floor
The singer is recounting the first time they laid eyes on Shady Grove, describing how she looked at that moment.
Her cheeks as red as a bloomin rose
Eyes of the prettiest brown
Your the darlin of my heart
Stay till the sun goes down
The singer is complimenting Shady Grove's appearance, expressing their admiration for her and asking her to stay with them until the day is done.
Well I wish I had a big gray mare
Corn to feed him on
Little Shady Grove stay at home
Feed him while I'm gone
The singer is expressing their desire for a horse to take care of and is asking Shady Grove to look after it while they are away.
Kiss from pretty Shady Grove
Sweet as cherry wine
And theres not a girl in this whole world
Prettier than mine
The singer has received a kiss from Shady Grove which they describe as being sweet as cherry wine. They also assert that there is no other girl in the world who is prettier than her.
Shady Grove my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove my little love
Can't wait till the judgement day
The singer calls out to Shady Grove once again, expressing their love for her and their eagerness to be with her for eternity.
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