Cicadas in the Trees
Cicadas' Serenade: Love, Life, and Neighborly Ties in McKain Lakey's Melody
Lyrics
Hey babe (Hey babe)
Greeting or expression of affection
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Expressing contentment or satisfaction with the current situation
Than listening to cicadas, lying underneath a tree
Enjoying the tranquil experience of listening to cicadas while lying under a tree
(Ten thousand years) before you, before me
Highlighting the enduring nature of cicadas, existing for thousands of years
They were listening to cicadas in the trees
Emphasizing the continuity of the experience of listening to cicadas over time
Hear the train? You're never gonna get it back
Noticing a passing train and implying its irreversible nature
There's only one train running on the east-bound track
Describing a singular train on the east-bound track, possibly symbolizing life's journey
And I hope my darling that someday you'll face the fact
Expressing hope that the listener will eventually confront a harsh reality
There's only one train running on the east-bound track
Reiterating the limited options or paths in life
Hey babe (Hey babe)
Repeating the greeting or expression of affection
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Reiterating satisfaction with the current state of being
Than listening to cicadas, lying underneath a tree
Reveling in the simple pleasure of listening to cicadas under a tree
(Ten thousand years) before you, before me
Highlighting the timeless nature of the cicada experience
They were listening to cicadas in the trees
Emphasizing the continuity of cicada appreciation through generations
Oooooooooooo
Expressing a musical or emotional interlude
You got a neighbor to the north, and a neighbor to the south
Describing neighbors in different directions, possibly symbolizing diversity
You got a neighbor round the corner just running their mouth
Noting gossip or chatter from nearby neighbors
Only one good thing that's left for you to do
Suggesting a positive action, loving one's neighbor
You gotta love your neighbor just like I love you
Encouraging a harmonious relationship with neighbors
Hey babe (Hey babe)
Repeating the affectionate greeting
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Expressing continued satisfaction with the present moment
Than listening to cicadas, lying underneath a tree
Reiterating the joy of listening to cicadas under a tree
(Ten thousand years) before you, before me
Highlighting the enduring and universal nature of cicada appreciation
They were listening to cicadas in the trees
Emphasizing the timeless quality of enjoying cicadas through the ages
Ooooooooooooo
Expressing another musical or emotional interlude
You got girls and boys and everybody in between
Describing a diverse group of people and their perceptions
You've got the whole world thinking that you're so damn mean
Noting a misconception or misunderstanding about one's character
Only one good thing that's left for you to do
Advocating for a positive action, loving one's neighbor
You gotta love your neighbor just like I love you
Encouraging a harmonious relationship with others
Hey babe (Hey babe)
Repeating the affectionate greeting
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Expressing ongoing contentment with the present state
Than listening to cicadas, lying underneath a tree
Reiterating the joy of listening to cicadas under a tree
(Ten thousand years) before you, before me
Highlighting the enduring and universal nature of cicada appreciation
They were listening to cicadas in the trees
Emphasizing the timeless quality of enjoying cicadas through the ages
Oooooooooooooo
Expressing a concluding musical or emotional interlude
Hear the train?
Reiterating the sound of a passing train, possibly symbolizing life's journey
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