Country Lay on My Mind
City Dreams and Country Hearts: A Song of Love and Loss
Lyrics
I stepped out of the rain into a downtown city cafe
Seeking shelter from the rain, entered a city café
And I saw him at the counter looking lonesome at the rain
Observed a lonely individual at the counter amidst the rain
I sat down beside him and I ordered us some coffee
Sat next to him and ordered coffee for both
He smiled and said
Introduced himself as "City Country" with intentions to partake in city life
Hello city country is my name and I'm here to play your city game
Expressed a desire to engage in city life despite inherent rural roots
I saw there in his eyes such a pure and simple beauty
Recognized a genuine, simple beauty in his eyes
That could not have been bred upon these dark and dingy streets
Contrasted his purity with the surroundings of the city
I liked the look he gave me and I asked him if he'd stay
Appreciated his gaze and invited him to stay
And he said
Expressed willingness to stay temporarily and a need for shelter
Maybe for a while till I get back on my feet and I sure could use a place to sleep
Desire for the comforts of home and a longing for familiar country life
Lay lay country lay on my mind home is where the lovin' heart is beating free
Expressed a longing for the essence of the countryside
Lay lay country lay on my mind
Reiterated a yearning for the country life in one's thoughts
For deep inside these city lies a whole lot of country in me
Acknowledged rural roots within despite being in a city environment
A whole lot of country in me
Reaffirmed the presence of rural values within oneself
The days we spent laughin' and just walkin' in the park
Recalled joyful moments spent together in leisure
And the nights we spent in each other's arms
Remembered intimate moments shared at night
But time brought a change that brought him tossed and tumbled sleep
Signified a change leading to hardship and restlessness in sleep
And I heard him mumble somethin' about a baby and a farm
Mentioned responsibilities towards a child and a farm
I've gotta go make sure they're safe and warm
Expressed urgency to ensure the safety of loved ones
I woke up this morning and I opened up my eyes
Awoke to witness him leaving
Just in time to see him walkin' out the door
Despite his departure, held onto joyful memories
But I had dreams and feelings that would always keep me happy
Had dreams and sentiments that brought happiness despite knowing he won't return
Even though I knew I wouldn't see him anymore so I just let him close the door
Accepted his departure and let him go
Lay lay country lay on my mind...
Reiterated a longing for the country life in one's thoughts
Lay lay country lay on my mind...
Reaffirmed the presence of rural values within oneself
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