The Blizzard
Journey Through the Blizzard: A Tale of Determination
Lyrics
There's a blizzard comin' on how I'm wishin' I was home
Expressing a desire to be home due to an impending blizzard.
For my pony's lame and he can't hardly stand
Describing the physical condition of the pony, indicating it can hardly stand.
Listen to that northern sigh if we don't get home we'll die
Highlighting the danger of not reaching home in the face of the approaching storm.
But it's only seven miles to Mary Anne yes it's only seven miles to Mary Anne
Emphasizing the proximity of Mary Anne's place, only seven miles away.
You can bet we're on her mind for it's nearly suppertime
Suggesting that they are on Mary Anne's mind as suppertime is near.
And I'll bet there's hot biscuits in the pan
Anticipating the welcoming atmosphere at Mary Anne's with the mention of hot biscuits.
Lord my hands feel like they're froze and there's a numbness in my toes
Describing the extreme cold, affecting hands and toes.
But it's only five more miles to Mary Anne yes it's only five more miles to Mary Anne
Remaining distance to Mary Anne's, now five miles, despite physical discomfort.
That wind's blowin' and it seems mighty like a woman's screams
Comparing the sound of the wind to a woman's screams, signaling urgency.
And we'd best be movin' faster if we can
Stressing the need to move faster due to the intensifying storm.
Dan just think about that barn with that hay so soft and warm
Encouraging Dan with thoughts of a warm barn and soft hay, three miles away.
For it's only three more miles to Mary Anne yes it's only three more miles to Mary Anne
Reiterating the remaining distance to Mary Anne, now three miles.
Dan get up your ornery cuss or you'll be the death of us
Urging Dan to get up and move despite weariness to avoid danger.
And I'm so weary but I'll help you if I can
Expressing personal fatigue but still offering help and support.
All right Dan perhaps it's best that we'll stop awhile and rest
Suggesting a brief rest, acknowledging the remaining distance is still considerable.
For it's still a hundred yards to Mary Anne yes it's still a hundred yards to Mary Anne
Highlighting that even after a rest, there's still a hundred yards to Mary Anne.
Late that night the storm was gone they found him there at dawn
Describing the passing of the storm, but the focus is on the fate of Dan.
He'd made it but he couldn't leave ol' Dan
Revealing that Dan made it but couldn't leave, emphasizing loyalty.
Yes they found him on the plains with his hands froze to the reins
Providing details of Dan found frozen on the plains, just a hundred yards from Mary Anne.
He was just a hundred yards from Mary Anne
Reiterating the proximity of Dan to Mary Anne when he was found.
He was just a hundred yards from Mary Anne
Affirming that Dan was extremely close to reaching Mary Anne before his demise.
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