The song "The Longer The Waiting (The Sweeter The Kiss)" by Josh Turner is a romantic ballad about a sailor who is leaving his loved one behind to go out to sea. He promises that the longer they are apart, the sweeter the kiss will be when they reunite. The song talks about how the sailor knows the hard way of living out at sea and that he is willing to surrender his life to the sea. He tells his loved one that she can marry another if he doesn't return, but he hopes that she will wait for him. The lyrics also describe how the sailor will remember his loved one throughout the winter and how he plans to bring her treasures when he returns in the spring. The overall message of the song is that love can withstand distance and time apart, and that the longer the waiting, the sweeter the reunion will be. In the end, the sailor promises that he will give up the ocean forever for his loved one, showing the depth of his love and commitment to her. The song is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the strength of long distance relationships.
