Lady Bug
Chasing Luck in a Farmer's Song: Ladybug Insights
Lyrics
If it don't rain, fuels gonna burn
If there's no rain, the fuel will burn, possibly indicating hardship or scarcity.
Fence needs fixin' and the tractor won't turn
There are various issues to address like fixing a fence and a malfunctioning tractor, highlighting challenges or tasks to overcome.
There's a fox been creepin' 'round the hen house
There's a metaphorical "fox" (problem or threat) lurking around the hen house, akin to troubles or looming dangers.
Just like the tax man sniffin' around
Comparing the fox to the tax man suggests an unwelcome presence or someone intrusive, possibly referencing financial difficulties or scrutiny.
Come on now
An urging or call for action, a sense of urgency or plea for assistance.
Ladybug, ladybug, give me some good luck
Repeated plea to a 'Ladybug' symbolizing a source of luck or positivity needed to overcome challenges and hardships.
Four leaf clover, come on over
-Whip me up a rainbow, throw me a wishbone
-'Cause I could use one now, won't you come on down, down, down
-Ladybug
-Sweet ladybug
Reaffirmation of the plea, emphasizing the need for luck or assistance.
Ain't no water in the wishin' well
Expression of scarcity or lack of resources in the wishing well, metaphorically referring to limited opportunities or resources.
Well how we gon' make it if the cotton don't sell?
Questioning how to manage if a primary source of income (cotton) doesn't bring profit or sell.
Good heavens there's pebbles in the holes of our shoes
Difficulty illustrated by having pebbles in shoes' holes, symbolizing discomfort amidst challenges.
Coyotes keep callin' and the cows gon' loose
Wildlife threats (coyotes) adding to the challenges of livestock management or farming.
What we gon' do now?
Expressing concern or uncertainty about how to proceed in difficult circumstances.
Ladybug, ladybug, give me some good luck
Repeated plea to the 'Ladybug' for luck, hope, or a positive change to address the difficulties.
Four leaf clover, come on over
-Whip me up a rainbow, throw me a wishbone
-'Cause I could use one now, won't you come on down, down, down
-Ladybug
-Sweet ladybug
-If the good Lord's willin', that creek's gonna rise
Hope for divine intervention to bring prosperity through nature, such as the rise of a creek for crops and food.
Give us a bunch of crops and fish to fry
-That's right now
An affirmative confirmation or agreement with the previous sentiment.
Ladybug, ladybug, give me some good luck
Reiteration of the plea to the 'Ladybug' for luck, hope, or positive changes amidst adversity.
Four leaf clover, come on over
-Whip me up a rainbow, throw me a wishbone
-'Cause I could use one now, won't you come on down, down, down
-Ladybug, ladybug, give me some good luck
-Four leaf clover, come on over
-Whip me up a rainbow, throw me a wishbone
-'Cause I could use one now, won't you come on down, down, down
-Ladybug
-Yeah sweet ladybug
A reaffirmation of the plea to the 'Ladybug.'
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