Going to the Country
Journey to the Heartland: Bruce Cockburn's Ode to Nature's Embrace
Lyrics
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
The repetition of "Da, da, da" signifies a rhythmic or melodic element without explicit verbal meaning.
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Continuation of the rhythmic/melodic element without specific verbal content.
Da, da, da, da, da, da
-Da, da, da, da, da, da, da
-Look out the window, what do I see?
The singer is observing the view outside the window.
Cows hangin' out under spreading trees
Cows are seen relaxing or hanging out under trees.
Zoom, they're gone behind the sign
The cows quickly disappear from view behind a sign.
White letters pointing to the long white line
The sign with white letters indicates directions, possibly to a road or destination (the long white line).
And I'm going to the country
The singer expresses the intention of going to the countryside.
Oh, la, la, la, la, la
Repetitive sounds ("Oh, la, la, la, la, la") used as a melodic element without specific verbal content.
I'm going to the country
The singer reaffirms the desire to go to the countryside.
Sunshine smile on me
The singer anticipates a sunny and pleasant experience in the countryside.
I can smell the grass growing in the field
The singer can smell the fresh grass growing in the field.
Wind in my hair tells me how it feels
The wind blowing through the singer's hair gives them sensory information about the environment.
Farm house, silver roof flashing by
A farmhouse with a silver roof passes by quickly.
Tractor-trailer truck says goodbye with a sigh
A truck, possibly a tractor-trailer, bids farewell with a sigh as it moves away.
And I'm going to the country
Reiteration of the desire to go to the countryside.
Oh, la, la, la, la, la
Repetitive sounds ("Oh, la, la, la, la, la") used as a melodic element without specific verbal content.
I'm going to the country
Confirmation of the intention to go to the countryside.
Sunshine smile on me
Expectation of a sunny and cheerful experience in the countryside.
Birds singing, I'm singing in my bones
The singer hears birds singing, which resonates within them.
Doesn't much matter now where I'm going
The destination isn't crucial at the moment; the singer is enjoying the journey.
Get it when I get there is what I'll do
The singer will figure things out once they arrive at their destination.
If I get enough I'll give some to you
If the singer obtains enough, they are willing to share or help others.
And I'm going to the country
Reiteration of the intention to go to the countryside, feeling content.
Oh, happy as can be
Expressing happiness and contentment about the journey.
I'm going to the country
Reaffirmation of the decision to head to the countryside.
Sunshine smile on me
Expectation of a sunny and joyful experience in the countryside.
I'm going to the country
Repetition of the desire to go to the countryside.
Sunshine smile on me
Expectation of a sunny and cheerful experience in the countryside.
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Continuation of rhythmic/melodic elements without specific verbal content.
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
-Da, da, da, da, da, da
-Da, da, da, da, da, da, da
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