North to Alaska
Golden Dreams in the Midnight Sun: North to Alaska's Tale of Love and Gold
Lyrics
Big Sam left Seattle in the year of ninety-two
Big Sam departed from Seattle in 1892.
With George Pratt his partner and brother Billy too
Accompanied by his partners George Pratt and brother Billy.
They crossed the Yukon river and they found the bonanza gold
They traversed the Yukon River and discovered abundant gold.
Below that old white mountain
Located beneath the old white mountain.
Just a little south-east of Nome
Specifically, a bit southeast of Nome.
Sam crossed the Majestic mountains to the valleys far below
Sam journeyed over majestic mountains into valleys below.
He talked to his team of huskies
He communicated with his team of huskies while navigating through the snow.
As he mushed on through the snow
Mushing refers to driving a dog team forward.
With the northen lights a-runnin' wild
Observing the northern lights in the region with wild beauty.
In the land of the midnight sun
Describing the land where the midnight sun is present.
Yes Sam McCord was a mighty man
Sam McCord is portrayed as a strong individual in 1901.
In the year of nineteen-one
Referring to the year 1901.
Where the river is windin' big nuggets they're findin'
Depicting a region where significant gold discoveries are being made.
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
Encouraging a northward journey to Alaska due to the gold rush.
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
Reiterating the urgency of heading north for the gold rush.
George turns to Sam with his gold in his hand
George, holding gold, confesses to Sam about his loneliness.
Said Sam you're lookin' at a lonely lonely man
Expressing George's emotional state as he talks to Sam.
I'd trade all the gold that's buried in this land
George would trade all his gold for a small band to give to Jenny.
For one small band of gold to place on sweet little Jenny's hand
Highlighting the importance of love over material wealth.
'Cause a man needs a woman to love him all the time
Emphasizing the need for constant love and companionship.
Remember Sam a true love is so hard to find
Sam advises George about the rarity of true love.
I'd build for my Jenny a honeymoon home
Expressing George's desire to build a home for Jenny.
Below that old white mountain
Reiterating the location below the old white mountain.
Just a little south-east of Nome
Just a little southeast of Nome, the chosen location for the home.
Where the river is windin' big nuggets they're findin'
Repeating the theme of significant gold discoveries along the river.
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
Encouraging the journey northward to Alaska due to the gold rush.
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
Reiterating the urgency of heading north for the gold rush.
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