Discover the story of the song > Loch Lomond – John Barrowman

The lyrics are about a person who is reminiscing about the happy times they spent with their partner on the banks of Loch Lomond. They sing about how they will take different paths in life, with the protagonist going to Scotland ahead of their partner, and they realize that they will never see each other again. They mention the beauty of the landscape surrounding them, but also express their deep sorrow and how the world doesn't understand their pain.