Gomper

The lyrics create a quiet, dreamy scene by a lake. A woman spends the evening moving gently across the water, then comes to shore as the sun dries her. The mood is peaceful at first, but the final sounds—a moan and a sigh—introduce a hint of sadness or unease.

The “glassy lake” suggests smooth, still water, making her movement seem almost effortless. “Wallow away the evening hours” can mean passing time slowly and comfortably, though “wallow” may also suggest lingering in a feeling. The birds hovering overhead add a watchful presence. The speaker’s wish to “stifle a cry” implies a strong feeling that they are trying not to express.

The scene is open to more than one reading. It might simply describe a swimmer in a calm natural setting, with the ending conveying tiredness or discomfort. It could also feel dreamlike or symbolic: the woman’s quiet journey across the lake may reflect a private emotional experience, while the speaker’s suppressed cry hints at concern or helplessness. The lyrics do not explain what has happened, so the emotional tension remains deliberately uncertain.