That's Music to Me
Harmony of Life: Craig Campbell's 'That's Music to Me'
Lyrics
Crickets singin' in the evening hours
Crickets singing in the evening signifies a peaceful, natural ambiance.
Daddy on guitar pickin' Wildwood Flower
Daddy playing "Wildwood Flower" on the guitar represents a nostalgic, familial musical connection.
Old record player spinnin' LP's
An old record player spinning LPs evokes a sense of classic music and the joy of vinyl records.
Yeah, that's music to me
All these elements together create a personal definition of music for the singer.
Reel screamin' large mouth on the line
Capturing the excitement of reeling in a large fish, a thrilling and satisfying outdoor activity.
Georgia breeze whistlin' through the pines
The sound of the Georgia breeze through the pines adds to the natural, serene setting.
Mama hollerin' y'all let's eat
Mama calling for dinner symbolizes familial warmth and togetherness.
Yeah, that's music to me
Similar to the previous stanza, these elements collectively define music for the singer.
Soaked in the whiskey and washed in the blood
Describing personal identity, experiences, and preferences, embracing whiskey and blood as defining factors.
That's who I am and what I love
Expressing the singer's essence and what they deeply cherish.
Saturday nights full of Haggard and Whitley
Enjoying Saturday nights filled with music by Haggard and Whitley, reflecting personal musical tastes.
A Sunday morning choir now that's music to me
Appreciating the beauty of a Sunday morning choir, a contrast to the liveliness of Saturday nights.
High school football when the home team scores
High school football excitement, particularly the joy when the home team scores.
Little bare feet on a hardwood floor
The innocence and joy of children represented by little bare feet on a hardwood floor.
Hearin' her whisper the kids are asleep
Hearing a loved one whispering when the kids are asleep signifies intimate moments.
Now that's music to me
These scenes define music for the singer, representing cherished moments.
Soaked in the whiskey and washed in the blood
Reiterating the singer's identity, emphasizing the significance of whiskey and blood in their life.
That's who I am and what I love
Stating again the core of the singer's being and what they deeply value.
Saturday nights full of Haggard and Whitley
Expressing enjoyment of Saturday nights with music from Haggard and Whitley, a personal preference.
A Sunday morning choir now that's music to me
Highlighting the contrast between lively Saturday nights and serene Sunday mornings in the singer's definition of music.
Soaked in the whiskey and washed in the blood
Restating the fundamental aspects of the singer's identity: whiskey and blood.
That's who I am and what I love
Reiterating the core values and preferences that define the singer's life.
A ho down fiddle a little off key
A hoedown fiddle playing slightly off-key symbolizes imperfect yet charming musical experiences.
Old hound dog a-howlin, yeah, that's music to me
The imagery of an old hound dog howling contributes to the singer's personal definition of music.
Yeah, that's music to me
A reaffirmation that the amalgamation of these experiences and scenes represents the essence of music for the singer.
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