Peter Hollens：Meaning of Loch Lomond Songmeaning

The song "Loch Lomond" tells the story of two lovers who cannot be together on the banks of Loch Lomond, a lake in Scotland. The verses describe the beauty of the Scottish landscape, with its wildflowers and singing birds, but the chorus reveals the sadness of the lovers' situation. One will take the high road and the other the low road, meaning one will go to Scotland first and the other will follow after death, as their love is now forbidden. The broken hearts of those who grieve will never fully heal, even though the joy of springtime may return. The song is a poignant reminder of lost love and the pain of separation.