The long distance love affair we just had on the phone
Left me with "Don't worry darling, I'm on my way home"
So break out the champagne, we've got good love on the mend
I know you're coming tomorrow, I hope I can make it till then
I could be fishing or robbing the sea of her shells
Instead of here wishing for you and feeling like hell
Watching my last day alone slowly come to an end
I know you're coming tomorrow, I hope I can make it till then
The last boat of the day, it comes and it goes
The sun sets on the last chance to hold you tonight, I suppose
But you'll be on the next one, I hope I can make it till then
The last boat of the day, it comes and it goes
The sun sets on the last chance to hold you tonight, I suppose
But you'll be on the next one, I hope I can make it till then
You'll be on the next one, I hope I can make it till then
"The Last Boat Of The Day" by Merle Haggard is a beautiful country ballad that tells a story of longing and anticipation. The lyrics paint a picture of a long-distance love affair, with the protagonist eagerly awaiting the arrival of their beloved. As I listen to this song, I can't help but feel the emotions of the singer and empathize with their yearning for the one they love.
The song opens with the singer reminiscing about a phone conversation with their partner, where they were assured of their imminent return. There is a sense of hope and excitement as they anticipate being reunited. The line, "Break out the champagne, we've got good love on the mend," suggests that the couple has overcome some challenges and are ready to celebrate their love.
But as the day progresses, the singer finds themselves growing restless and anxious. They describe the feeling of being alone, watching the hours tick away, and hoping desperately that time will pass quickly. The lyrics, "I could be fishing or robbing the sea of her shells, instead of here wishing for you and feeling like hell," convey the depth of their longing and the emptiness they feel in the absence of their loved one.
The song's title, "The Last Boat Of The Day," symbolizes the final opportunity for the singer to be reunited with their partner. As the sun sets, they know that this is their last chance for that day to hold their loved one in their arms. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and importance of this moment.
From a biblical perspective, the theme of waiting and longing for someone is a common thread throughout Scripture. In Psalm 130:5, the psalmist writes, "I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope." This verse speaks to the patience and faith required when waiting for something or someone we love. Similarly, in Isaiah 40:31, we are reminded that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.
The song also touches on the idea of hope and anticipation. Romans 8:25 says, "But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." The singer's hope and anticipation for the arrival of their loved one is a testament to the power of hope in our lives.
In conclusion, "The Last Boat Of The Day" by Merle Haggard is a poignant song that captures the emotions of longing, anticipation, and hope. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lover eagerly awaiting the arrival of their partner, and the song's title symbolizes the urgency of the moment. From a biblical standpoint, the themes of waiting, longing, and hope resonate deeply with passages from Scripture. Overall, this song beautifully conveys the universal experience of longing for someone we love and the hope that sustains us during those times of separation.
