From Cotton to Satin
Journey of Dreams: From Cotton Fields to Manhattan Glam
Lyrics
From cotton to satin, from Burmingham to Manhattan
Transition from a humble background ("cotton") to a more luxurious lifestyle ("satin"), from one place to another (Burmingham to Manhattan).
From a pickup to a long limousine
Describes the transformation from a simple vehicle ("pickup") to an extravagant one ("long limousine").
From cotton to satin, from Burmingham to Manhattan
Reiteration of the contrast in lifestyle and location, emphasizing the pursuit of a dream.
She had to follow her dream
Expresses the motivation behind the changes - she had to pursue her dream, suggesting a sense of determination.
I saved up enough to buy her one small diamond
The narrator worked hard to afford a small diamond for his partner, indicating his commitment.
That's the year that old tractor broke down
Highlights a challenging period when the narrator faced difficulties with the farm tractor.
And the dreamhouse I promised her still lies by a shadetree
Despite promises, the dream house remains unfinished, symbolizing unfulfilled commitments.
Some old bricks and boards all around
Describes the current state of the dream house as incomplete, surrounded by old bricks and boards.
She begged me to take her to see New York city
She requested a visit to New York City, leading the narrator to make significant sacrifices by mortgaging the farm.
So I mortaged the farm and we were gone
They embarked on the journey, but her attraction to a wealthy man led to a separation.
But while we were there she took up with a rich man
Reveals the narrator's unfortunate experience of being left alone in New York.
I came back to the country alone
The narrator returns to the country without his partner, indicating the breakdown of their relationship.
Now, there is the garden where she touched every flower
Points to specific places that hold memories of their time together, emphasizing the sentimental value of the past.
There's the meadow where we walked hand in hand
Highlights another location where they shared moments of intimacy and togetherness.
If only she'd waited she'd have more than she dreamed of
If only she had waited, she would have experienced greater success due to an oil strike on the narrator's land.
For today they struck oil on my land
The discovery of oil on the narrator's land implies newfound wealth that could have been shared if she had stayed.
She went from cotton to satin, from Burmingham to Manhattan
Repeats the journey of transformation, underlining the significant shift from modest beginnings to opulence.
From a pickup to a lonely limousine
Emphasizes the drastic change in transportation, from a pickup to a lonely limousine.
From cotton to satin, from Burmingham to Manhattan
Reiterates the overall transformation and the sacrifice made to pursue individual dreams.
She had to follow her dream
Restates the driving force behind the changes, the pursuit of her dream, despite the consequences.
She went from cotton to satin
Finalizes the narrative by summarizing the journey from a humble background to a more glamorous one.
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