The Farmhouse
Memories in a Country Farmhouse: Prairie Anthem's Nostalgic Journey
Lyrics
On the plains of Minnesota, 7 miles southeast of Jackson, just a quarter mile east of Petersburg
Describes the geographical location of the farmhouse in Minnesota, southeast of Jackson, near Petersburg.
Sits an old 4 square farmhouse, in the Des Moines River valley, on a small farm south of Ringenberg’s
Details the farmhouse's location in the Des Moines River valley, on a small farm south of Ringenberg's.
Take the quarter mile gravel lane; it’s mostly all downhill, and at the bottom stands a grove of trees
Guides the listener down a gravel lane, emphasizing the downhill path leading to a grove of trees.
And as you turn into the farmyard there you will see, the house that holds the memories
Introduces the farmhouse as a repository of memories, visible upon entering the farmyard.
That’s where I come from, where my life began; it’s where I return to, every now and then
Expresses a personal connection to the farmhouse, stating it as the place of origin and occasional return.
A down home country farmhouse, simple in its plan,
Characterizes the farmhouse as a simple, down-home country dwelling.
Many years have come and gone, but it will always be a part of who I am
Reflects on the enduring significance of the farmhouse throughout the passing years.
My brother and my sisters, my mother and my dad, taught me to be grateful for everything we had
Mentions family members (brother, sisters, mother, dad) and emphasizes the value of gratitude for what they had.
Food on the table, a roof over our head, and you best believe that prayers were always said
Lists basic necessities like food and shelter, highlighting the importance of prayers in their lives.
Hard times would come and go, but they never lasted long; just brought us close together; made us strong
Acknowledges challenges (hard times) that united the family and made them resilient.
We sang away our troubles with a Gospel melody, sweet old time country in 3 part harmony
Describes coping mechanisms, specifically using Gospel melodies and country harmonies to alleviate troubles.
Well, many years have come and gone, our family grew, we still meet at the farmhouse, to heal and renew
Reflects on the passage of time, family growth, and the continued significance of the farmhouse for healing and renewal.
It’s a little more crowded now, lots of feet on the floor, but mom was right, there’s always room for more
Notes the increased occupancy in the farmhouse but emphasizes the welcoming nature, echoing the mother's sentiment.
That’s where I come from, where my life began; it’s where I return to, every now and then
Reiterates the personal connection to the farmhouse as the place of origin and periodic return.
A down home country farmhouse, simple in its plan
Reaffirms the simple, country nature of the farmhouse.
Many years have come and gone, but it will always be a part of who I am
Reiterates the enduring significance of the farmhouse as an integral part of the speaker's identity.
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