John Deere Tractor
Homeward Bound: A Country Son's Journey
Lyrics
Hey mama
Addressing the mother
Here's a letter from your son
Sending a letter to the mother
I think my city days are done, ma
Expressing a desire to leave city life
cnd it ain't been three weeks since I came
Short time since arriving in the city
Hey mama
Reiterating the address to the mother
I do remember what you said
Remembering mother's advice
Say your prayers before you go to bed, son
Mother's advice on prayer
cnd remember city women ain't the same
City women differ from country women
I'm like a John Deere tractor in a half acre field
Feeling out of place like a large machine in a small field
Trying to plow a furrow where the soil is made of steel
Struggling in an unsuitable environment
Oh, I wish I was home, ma, where the cool grass is growin'
Longing for home where life is peaceful
cnd the sweet country girls don't complain
Country girls are easier to please
Hey Mama
Repeating address to the mother
So much perfume I thought I'd drown
Overwhelmed by strong perfume
cnd the Lord didn't seem to be nowhere around
Feeling disconnected from spirituality
Hey, I felt like a flower from the vine
Feeling detached from natural roots
ch, she was pretty Lord knows
Admiring the woman's beauty
Thought that she could bring me joy, ma
Believing she could bring happiness
She laughed she called me country boy, ma
Labeling as a country boy
cnd after she had been so kind
Surprised by her kindness
I'm like a John Deere tractor in a half acre field
Feeling out of place like a large machine in a small field
Trying to plow a furrow where the soil is made of steel
Struggling in an unsuitable environment
Oh, I wish I was home, ma, where the cool grass is growin'
Longing for home where life is peaceful
cnd the fire light shimmers and shines
Longing for the serene atmosphere of home
Hey mama, here's a letter from your son
Final address to the mother
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