Cabin in the Cotton
Nostalgic Whispers from a Cotton Cabin
Lyrics
There's a cabin in the southland,
Expressing the existence of a cabin located in the southern region.
Where I long to go.
Expressing a strong desire to visit the mentioned cabin.
Little cabin in the cotton,
Describing a small dwelling in a cotton field.
Where the cotton grows.
Referring to the location where cotton plants are cultivated.
There's a cabin in the cotton,
Reiterating the presence of a cabin in a cotton field.
Far away but not forgotten,
Emphasizing the distance of the cabin but highlighting its lasting significance.
And in every recollection,
Reflecting on memories, suggesting a nostalgic tone.
That's where my affection strays.
Indicating that feelings of affection are directed towards the cabin in the cotton field.
I got a feeling so sentimental,
Describing a sentimental emotion that is being experienced.
And I see a smile so gentle,
Observing a gentle and pleasant smile associated with the sentiment.
When I think of old Virginnie
Recalling memories of Virginia, adding a personal and historical touch.
And my pickaninny days.
Referring to childhood days, using the term "pickaninny," a historically loaded term for a small Black child.
We took the good and we took the evil.
Acknowledging both positive and negative experiences in life.
Laughter and song, and the old boll weevil.
Mentioning laughter, song, and the boll weevil, encapsulating a mix of joy and challenges.
Time has gone by, now here am I,
Reflecting on the passage of time and the speaker's current state of reflection.
Wishing that I only knew...
Expressing a wish to possess knowledge, possibly related to understanding life.
How to wake up in the morning,
Expressing a desire to know the art of starting the day, possibly metaphorical for a fresh beginning.
In the cabin I was born in.
Referring to the birthplace and the desire to wake up there.
Little cabin in the cotton,
Reiterating the presence of a cabin in the cotton field.
I have not forgotten you.
Affirming that the memory of the cabin remains vivid and hasn't been forgotten.
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