Lyrics
There's an old barn in a meadow
Describes the presence of an old barn in a meadow.
Where the lonely river lies
References the proximity of a lonely river to the barn.
Standing strong for such a long long time
Highlights the enduring strength of the barn over a significant period.
Beneath the big Alberta sky
Situates the barn beneath the expansive sky of Alberta.
Though the red paint's chipped and fading
Notes the worn condition of the red paint and the light entering through the roof.
And the roof lets in the light
Emphasizes the structural wear and tear of the barn.
There's a young fair mare on the mend
Introduces a young fair mare in the stable, indicating the presence of life within the barn.
In the stable over night
Suggests the mare is recovering or resting overnight in the stable.
Like a diamond in the rough I get to shine here
Compares the speaker's situation to a diamond in the rough, implying a hidden beauty or value in their surroundings.
Making more than a memory
Expresses the desire to create lasting experiences beyond mere memories.
With my family and friends and all the heart here on this ranch
Highlights the importance of family, friends, and the heartfelt atmosphere on the ranch.
I just love coming down
Conveys the speaker's love for visiting the barn.
To this old barn, this old barn
Reiterates the affection for the old barn.
In the loft I stole my first kiss
Recalls a significant moment in the loft of the barn, where the speaker had their first kiss.
You caught me running from the rain
Mentions a memory of being caught running from the rain.
I gave a hand and you took my heart
Describes a romantic connection, giving a hand and taking a heart.
And I wouldn't change a thing
Expresses contentment with the past and a lack of desire to change anything.
Like a diamond in the rough I get to shine here
Repeats the comparison of the speaker to a diamond in the rough, reinforcing the idea of hidden beauty.
Making more than a memory
Reiterates the aspiration to create meaningful experiences rather than mere memories.
With my family and friends and all the heart here on this ranch
Emphasizes the significance of family, friends, and heartfelt connections on the ranch.
I just love coming down
Expresses the speaker's love for visiting the barn.
To this old barn, this old barn
Restates the speaker's affection for the old barn.
Love the sound love the friends I found, oh oh oh oh
Expresses love for the sound and friends found on the ranch.
Saddle on at the break of dawn, oh oh oh oh
Describes the act of saddling up at the break of dawn.
Like a diamond in the rough I get to shine here
Recalls the comparison of the speaker to a diamond in the rough, reinforcing the theme of hidden beauty.
Making more than a memory
Reiterates the desire to create lasting experiences rather than mere memories.
With my family and friends and all the heart here on this ranch
Highlights the importance of family, friends, and heartfelt connections on the ranch.
I just love coming down, I just love coming down oh, I just love coming down
Expresses the speaker's love for coming down to the old barn, repeating the sentiment for emphasis.
To this old barn, this old barn, this old barn
Concludes with a reaffirmation of the speaker's love for the old barn.
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