Lyrics
When was the last time
Reflecting on the past, questioning when the listener last experienced a specific event.
You got up before the sun
Encouraging waking up early, possibly to appreciate the beauty of dawn.
And watched while the night and day
Observing the transition from night to day, emphasizing the merging of opposites.
Melted into one?
Expressing the unity of night and day, suggesting a profound experience.
When was the last time
Prompting the listener to recall a genuine contemplation of rain.
You really looked at rain
Highlighting the importance of truly observing rain, not just seeing it.
Dripping down the gutter
Describing raindrops falling down a gutter, emphasizing the details of the scene.
Splashing on the window-pane?
Depicting rain splashing on a window-pane, evoking a sensory experience.
My fondest memories
Recalling cherished memories associated with specific things and experiences.
Are tied around these things
Indicating a sentimental attachment to particular memories and objects.
Sunday school, bedtime rules
Referencing Sunday school and bedtime rules as integral parts of the past.
Grandma's squeaky swing
Eliciting nostalgia through the mention of Grandma's squeaky swing.
Sneaking out behind the barn
Recalling clandestine meetings behind the barn, suggesting romantic memories.
My love would meet me there
Describing a romantic rendezvous behind the barn.
Tripping in the hallway
Remembering incidents of stumbling in the hallway, possibly playfully.
Over Grandpa's rocking chair
Noting the presence of Grandpa's rocking chair, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere.
Back in the country
Introducing the theme of being "Back in the Country."
Now I know you're gonna say
Anticipating a response from the listener about the desire to return to the country.
Back in the country
Reiterating the desire to be back in the country.
Don't you wish that you had stayed
Posing a question about whether the listener regrets not staying in the country.
Back in the country
Repeating the sentiment of being back in the country.
Where the roses still grow wild
Emphasizing the idea of wild roses growing in the country.
Back in the country
Reiterating the desire to be back in the country.
Where you walked those country miles
Recalling the experience of walking long distances in the country.
When was the last time
Prompting the listener to recall the last time they witnessed a sunset through trees.
You saw sundown through a tree
Describing the act of watching a sunset framed by trees.
Sitting on the front porch
Depicting a serene scene of sitting on the front porch in the evening breeze.
In a cool evenin' breeze
Highlighting the pleasantness of a cool evening breeze on the front porch.
When was the last time
Prompting the listener to recall the last time they heard a Bobwhite song.
That you heard a Bobwhite song
Highlighting the rarity of hearing a Bobwhite song, suggesting a connection to nature.
When was the last time
Reiterating the question about the last time the listener experienced a specific event.
I'll bet it's been too long
Suggesting that it has been too long since the listener heard a Bobwhite song.
Back in the country
Repeating the theme of being back in the country.
Now I know you're gonna say
Anticipating a response regarding the listener's desire to return to the country.
Back in the country
Reiterating the desire to be back in the country.
Don't you wish that you had stayed
Posing a question about whether the listener regrets not staying in the country.
Back in the country
Repeating the sentiment of being back in the country.
Where the roses still grow wild
Emphasizing the idea of wild roses growing in the country.
Back in the country
Reiterating the desire to be back in the country.
Where you walked those country miles
Recalling the experience of walking long distances in the country.
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