Harrodsburg
Pioneering Dreams: Journey to Harrodsburg's New Horizon
Lyrics
There's a land that flows with milk and honey
There is a promised land, abundant with prosperity.
There for the taking so I've heard
It is accessible and available for the taking, as rumors suggest.
So kiss your cousin and aunt goodbye
Suggesting a departure from familiar places by bidding farewell to relatives.
Lets up head up to Harrodsburg
Expressing a journey towards Harrodsburg, the mentioned promised land.
Sweetheart round up all the youngins
Calling on loved ones, possibly children, to gather for the journey.
And I'll gather up the stock
Preparing livestock for the trip.
Us and the cow, the mule and dogs got
Listing companions for the journey: cow, mule, and dogs.
Nigh on a two week walk
Highlighting the considerable distance of the journey, approximately two weeks on foot.
There's Indians hiding in the woods and the canebrakes
Cautioning about potential dangers, such as Indians, in the woods and canebrakes.
But if there's a chance of a new life well that's a chance I'm willing to take
Expressing a willingness to take risks for the chance of a new life.
Up in Harrodsburg
Reiterating the destination as Harrodsburg.
There's timber a'plenty and graze abounds
Describing the abundance of timber and grazing land in Harrodsburg.
Covered with buffalo herds
Mentioning the presence of buffalo herds in the area.
In the fall we'll hunt deer in the spring boil syrup
Anticipating seasonal activities like hunting deer and boiling syrup.
Up in Harrodsburg
Reaffirming the appeal of life in Harrodsburg.
They say ole Harrod has built him a fort
Referring to a fort built by Harrod, emphasizing its sturdiness.
Sturdy as a hickory tree
Expressing excitement about seeing the Cantuckee (Kentucky) region.
Oh I can't wait to lay these eyes
Conveying eagerness to witness the promised land.
Upon the Cantuckee
Reiterating the potential threat of Indians in the region.
There's Indians hiding in the woods and the canebrakes
Repeating the willingness to take risks for a new life.
But if there's a chance of a new life well that's a chance I'm willing to take
Reaffirming the readiness to embrace the uncertainties for the chance of a better life.
Up in Harrodsburg
Reiterating the destination as Harrodsburg.
There's Indians hiding in the woods and the canebrakes
Warning again about potential dangers, emphasizing the persistence of Indian threats.
But if there's a chance of a new life well that's a chance I'm willing to take
Restating the willingness to take chances for a new life.
Up in Harrodsburg
Concluding with the determination to pursue a new life in Harrodsburg despite the risks.
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