In the Country

Escape to the Country: Embracing Freedom and Music in America's Song
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Lyrics

All you brothers and sisters

All individuals, regardless of gender, are addressed as brothers and sisters.

Lookin' for a better way

Suggesting that those seeking a better life should explore alternative options.

Why don't you all go to the country

Encouraging everyone to go to the countryside for a different and possibly improved lifestyle.

Hitch a ride from the city

Advising to leave the urban environment by catching a ride from the city to the country.

Get away for the day

Emphasizing the need to escape for a day from the hustle and bustle of city life.


The summertime is gonna take you

Anticipating positive experiences during the summertime, such as joyous moments.

People playing music won't forsake you

Assuring that people making music will not abandon or desert you.

But when it's hot

Highlighting that in hot weather or challenging times, one must fully commit and persevere.

You gotta go all the way

Reiterating the need to go all the way when faced with challenges.


All you dancers and twisters

Addressing dancers and twisters, likely referring to those who enjoy lively and expressive activities.

Lookin' for a place to play

Expressing the desire for a suitable location for these activities.

Why don't you all go to the country

Encouraging everyone, including city dwellers, to spend a day in the countryside.

People in the city

Noting that people in the city also need a break and should escape to the country.

Get away for the day

Reiterating the importance of taking a break from city life for a day.


I don't know how I'm gonna do it

Expressing uncertainty about how a certain task will be accomplished.

But someone else will push me to it

Expecting that external factors or others will motivate or compel the speaker to take action.

But when it's hot

Reiterating the importance of going all the way when facing challenges, especially in hot conditions.

You gotta go all the way

Emphasizing the necessity of complete commitment and effort in challenging situations.


The summertime is gonna take you

Reiterating the positive experiences expected during summertime.

People playing music won't forsake you

Assuring that those engaged in making music will not abandon or desert you.

I don't know how I'm gonna do it

Expressing uncertainty about how a certain task will be accomplished (repeated from line 18).

But someone else will push me to it

Expecting that external factors or others will motivate or compel the speaker to take action (repeated from line 19).

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