Meetings of the Waters
The Elders Lyrics


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The last rose of summer everyone knows
Every sailor & schoolboy in the throes
A hero of rebels looking for a fight
Let loose the muse like so many times before tonight

We were late to the party we stayed too long
Remembered the words but forgot the songs
I knew all the titles to vanquish my foes
Poetry & wine were part of the plan
Making my mistakes, learning what it takes to be a man

This holy night of summer's just begun
Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun

Meet me at the meeting of the waters
Meet me underneath the tree

Moore's melodies in the air
And all defenses would disappear
Soothing her with verses that roll off my tongue
Choosing every word she would offer her charms
And in the lucky morning I'll hold her in my arms

This holy night of summer's just begun
Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun





Meet me at the meeting of the waters
Meet me underneath the tree

Overall Meaning

The Elders' song "Meetings of the Waters" tells a poignant story of a man's memories of summer nights spent in the company of his friends and loved ones. The opening lines, "The last rose of summer everyone knows, every sailor and schoolboy in the throes," allude to the melancholic and fleeting nature of summer as experienced and remembered by many people over time. The man reflects on how he and his friends were "late to the party" but still enjoyed the company of each other, immersed in poetry and wine.


As the night unfolds, the man finds himself caught up in the beauty of the moment as "Moore's melodies" fill the air, and he loses all his defenses. He speaks of "choosing every word" to charm a woman, and we can imagine a young group of people enjoying each other's company, with music, poetry, and wine as their companions. The man's desire to embrace and hold the woman he has charmed is palpable in the final stanza, as he refers to the lucky morning where he hopes to wake up with her by his side.


Overall, Meetings of the Waters is a beautiful, nostalgic ballad about cherishing the beauty in simple things, and the importance of savoring every fleeting moment of life. The song is a tribute to the enduring and universal human experience of enjoying the warmth of the summer nights and the company of those we love.


Line by Line Meaning

The last rose of summer everyone knows
The beginning of the end is near


Every sailor & schoolboy in the throes
Everyone is feeling the same intense emotions


A hero of rebels looking for a fight
A brave fighter who stands up for what they believe in


Let loose the muse like so many times before tonight
Let the inspiration flow freely


We were late to the party we stayed too long
We missed our chance and lingered too much


Remembered the words but forgot the songs
We know what to say but don't know how to do it


I knew all the titles to vanquish my foes
I had all the knowledge to defeat my enemies


Poetry & wine were part of the plan
Using creativity and pleasure to reach our goals


Making my mistakes, learning what it takes to be a man
Failing and growing up to be a better person


This holy night of summer's just begun
The start of a special, magical night


Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun
We'll enjoy this night until it ends


Meet me at the meeting of the waters
Let's reunite at a meaningful place


Meet me underneath the tree
Come find me at this specific location


Moore's melodies in the air
Exceptional music surrounds us


And all defenses would disappear
Our guard would go down


Soothing her with verses that roll off my tongue
Comforting her with smooth words


Choosing every word she would offer her charms
Picking the right words to impress her


And in the lucky morning I'll hold her in my arms
If fortunate, we'll wake up together




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