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Peggy Gordon
The Secret Sisters Lyrics
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Come sit you down upon my knee
And tell to me the very reason
Why I am slighted so by thee
I'm so deep in love that I can't deny it
My heart lies smothered in my breast
But it's not for you to
A troubled mind can find no rest
I leaned myself on a cask of brandy
It was my fancy, I do declare
For when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
Wishing Peggy Gordon was there
O Peggy Gordon, you are my darling
Come sit you down upon my knee
And tell to me the very reason
Why I am slighted so by thee
I wished I was in a lonesome valley
Where womankind cannot be found
And the pretty small birds
Do change their voices
And every moment a different sound
O Peggy Gordon, You are my darling
Come sit you down upon my knee
And tell to me the very reason
Why I am slighted so by thee
The lyrics of "Peggy Gordon" by The Secret Sisters depict a narrator addressing Peggy Gordon, who is their love interest. The singer implores Peggy to sit down and explain why they are being ignored or rejected. The singer confesses their deep love for Peggy, which has left their heart heavy and restless. The sentiment expressed is that the singer's love for Peggy is so overwhelming that it cannot be denied, even though they wish to keep it hidden from the world. The singer compares themselves to someone seeking solace in drinking, suggesting that their troubled mind cannot find peace without Peggy's affection. The chorus repeats the plea for Peggy to explain the reason behind their neglect, conveying a sense of desperation and longing.
The lyrics of "Peggy Gordon" tell a tale of unrequited love, unspoken desires, and the torment of a troubled heart. The singer's vulnerability shines through their plea to Peggy, as they are deeply affected by her indifference. The song captures the anguish and longing that can come with unrequited affection, showcasing the emotional turmoil that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
O Peggy Gordon, you are my darling
Addressing Peggy Gordon as a beloved person
Come sit you down upon my knee
Inviting Peggy Gordon to have an intimate conversation
And tell to me the very reason
Requesting an explanation for the mistreatment
Why I am slighted so by thee
Questioning why Peggy Gordon treats the artist poorly
I'm so deep in love that I can't deny it
Expressing the intensity of the artist's love
My heart lies smothered in my breast
Describing the emotions being suppressed
But it's not for you to
Indicating that revealing the love is not appropriate
Let the world know it
Suggesting the need for secrecy
A troubled mind can find no rest
Explaining the emotional turmoil caused by the situation
I leaned myself on a cask of brandy
Describing a coping mechanism of drinking alcohol
It was my fancy, I do declare
Admitting that it's a personal preference
For when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
Revealing that thoughts of Peggy Gordon persist while drinking
Wishing Peggy Gordon was there
Expressing the desire for Peggy Gordon's presence
I wished I was in a lonesome valley
Longing for isolation and escape from troubles
Where womankind cannot be found
Dreaming of a place without women's influence
And the pretty small birds
Referring to birds as a symbol of freedom and change
Do change their voices
Highlighting the constant transformation and variety in life
And every moment a different sound
Emphasizing the continuous flux of experiences
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