Big Wind
Whispers of Warning: Dolly Parton's Tale in the Big Wind
Lyrics
Big wind big wind's comin'
Anticipation and warning of a significant impending event, possibly a storm.
From daylight till dusk we've been a workin' in the dust
Describes a long day of hard work, likely in difficult conditions, such as working in the dust.
Pickin' cotton workin' side by side
Portrays a scene of people working together, specifically picking cotton side by side.
Oh I can't forget I still remember yet the way my daddy looked at me and cried
The singer recalls a poignant moment with their father, expressing emotion, possibly related to the challenges of their work.
Big wind's a comin' listen to the hummin' hurry up now be quick don't stall
Reiterates the warning of an approaching significant event, urging quick action.
You know we can't be slow take the kids and get below
Emphasizes the need for urgency and quick decision-making, especially concerning the safety of children.
If we don't hurry it'll surely get us all
Underlines the urgency, suggesting that hesitation could have severe consequences for everyone.
I ran across the field so scared my lips was scaled
The singer describes running in fear, emphasizing the intensity of the situation.
To warn my mom to storm was on its way
Recounts the urgency in warning the singer's mother about the approaching storm.
Now I knew I'd won the race when I'd see my mama's face
The singer feels a sense of accomplishment upon seeing their mother's reaction to the warning.
And the way she looked at me and said
The mother acknowledges the warning, possibly expressing concern or gratitude.
Big wind's a comin'
Repeats the warning of the impending big wind.
Oh but dad was on the cellar and by now the sky was yellow
Describes the father seeking shelter in the cellar as the storm approaches, setting a tense atmosphere.
The wind was blowin' trees were fallin'
Presents a vivid scene of the storm with strong winds, falling trees, and a yellow sky.
And outside I heard him cryin' and as he lay there dyin'
The singer hears the father crying, possibly in distress, as he faces the storm.
It seemed I could still hear him sayin'
Implies a poignant moment of the father's last words, potentially expressing concern or a final message.
Big wind's a comin'
Repeats the warning, reinforcing the gravity of the impending big wind.
Big wind big wind's comin'
Restates the anticipation of the approaching significant event, emphasizing its magnitude.
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