Virginia
Moor Hound Lyrics
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Four states away
Six years in the future
What can I do
But think of you?
And every soul that gave me time
And thought of me too
Virginia sing a song for me
When you get the courage
To come down from that tree
What can I do
But sing to you?
And every soul that sang to me too
The lyrics of Moor Hound's song Virginia tell the story of the singer's longing for someone named Virginia who is located four states away and six years in the future. The mention of Virginia's dog named Walter adds a personal touch to the story, showing that the singer is interested in even the smallest details of her life. The lyrics express the singer's thoughts of Virginia and how he wishes he could do something for her, but all he can do is think and sing to her.
The repeated line "What can I do but..." emphasizes the helplessness the singer feels in his situation. It's clear that he wishes he could be with Virginia and do more for her, but circumstances don't allow for it. The song's ending line, "And every soul that sang to me too," shows the singer's appreciation for the people who have had an impact on his life, reminding listeners that even when we can't physically be with someone, we can still think of and appreciate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Virginia has a dog named Walter
In a distant place called Virginia, a person has a pet dog whom they have named Walter.
Four states away
Virginia is located in a place that is four states away from where the singer currently resides.
Six years in the future
The singer is imagining a scenario that is six years away in the future, either in terms of time or distance.
What can I do
The artist feels a sense of helplessness or confusion in the face of some situation or experience.
But think of you?
In this situation, the only thing that the artist can do is to think about or remember someone named Virginia.
And every soul that gave me time
The singer is grateful for all of the people who have given them their time, attention, and love over the years.
And thought of me too
The singer wants to express their appreciation for all of the people who have thought about them, cared for them, or shown them kindness in some way.
Virginia sing a song for me
The artist is making a request of someone named Virginia, asking them to sing a song for them.
When you get the courage
The artist understands that Virginia may be hesitant or afraid to perform, but they are willing to wait until she feels ready.
To come down from that tree
The imagined scenario involves Virginia being up in a tree and needing to come down in order to sing the requested song.
But sing to you?
In this situation, the singer wants to express their feelings for Virginia by singing a song to her, just as they have asked her to sing to them.
And every soul that sang to me too
The artist wants to acknowledge all of the people who have sung to them, lifted their spirits, or provided comfort and support in some way.
Contributed by Evelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.