Sourwood Mountain
Sourwood Mountain's Quest for Love
Lyrics
Chickens a-crowin' on Sourwood Mountain
Chickens are crowing on Sourwood Mountain, signaling the start of the day.
Hey, ho, diddle-um day
An expression of joy or celebration, possibly associated with the morning.
So many pretty girls I can't count 'em
There are numerous attractive girls on Sourwood Mountain.
Hey ho, diddle-um day
A joyful exclamation, perhaps emphasizing the abundance of pretty girls.
My true love's a blue-eyed daisy
The speaker's true love is described as a blue-eyed daisy, a symbol of beauty and purity.
She won't come and I'm too lazy
Despite the speaker's desire, the true love doesn't reciprocate, and the speaker is reluctant to make an effort.
Big dog bark and little one bite you
A warning about the unpredictability of larger challenges (big dog barking) compared to smaller ones (little one biting).
Big girl court and little one spite you
Contrast between the actions of a big girl courting and a little one being spiteful, suggesting complexities in relationships.
My true love's a blue-eyed daisy
Reiteration of the true love being a blue-eyed daisy and the speaker's determination to win her affection.
If I don't get her, I'll go crazy
The speaker expresses emotional distress at the prospect of not winning the true love's heart.
My true love lives at the head of the holler
The true love resides at the head of the holler (a small valley), indicating a distance or barrier in the relationship.
She won't come and I won't foller
Despite the proximity, the true love remains distant, and the speaker hesitates to pursue.
My true love lives over the river
The true love lives across the river, requiring a few more efforts or obstacles to be overcome.
A few more jumps and I'll be with her
The speaker is determined to cross the river to be with the true love.
Ducks in the pond, geese in the ocean
A playful mention of ducks in the pond and geese in the ocean, possibly emphasizing the diversity of experiences or challenges.
Devil's in the women if they take a notion
A cautionary note about the potential mischief or trouble associated with women if they decide to act on their whims (take a notion).
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