Home on the Range
Serenade of the Open Plains: Unveiling Nature's Symphony
Lyrics
Where the deer and the antelope play
Describes a peaceful place where deer and antelope roam freely.
Where seldom is heard
Emphasizes the rarity of hearing negative or discouraging words.
A discouraging word
Reiterates the peaceful nature of the place, where discouraging words are infrequent.
And the skies are not cloudy all day
Highlights the consistently clear and unclouded skies throughout the day.
How often at night
Reflects on moments at night when the sky is illuminated by glittering stars.
When the heavens are bright
Describes a bright night sky filled with stars.
With lights from the glitterin' stars
Emphasizes the beauty of the night sky with shining stars.
Have I stood here amazed
Expresses a sense of awe and amazement at the natural beauty.
And asked, as I gazed
Poses a question about whether the glory of the stars surpasses that of humans.
If their glory exceeds that of ours
Contemplates the magnificence of celestial bodies compared to human achievements.
Home, home on the range
Refers to the place as "home," suggesting a deep connection or sense of belonging.
Where the deer and the antelope play
Reiterates the image of deer and antelope playing in this home-like environment.
Where seldom is heard
Repeats the idea of rarely hearing discouraging words in this idyllic setting.
A discouraging word
Emphasizes the persistent clear skies, reinforcing the positive atmosphere.
And the skies are not cloudy all day
Reiterates the notion of a consistently unclouded sky throughout the day.
The Red man was pressed
Shifts to a historical reference, mentioning the displacement of the Red man (Native American).
From this part of the west
Suggests the unlikely return of the Red man to the western region mentioned.
'Tis unlikely he'll ever return
Reflects on the unlikelihood of the Red man's homecoming.
To the banks of Red River
Specifies the Red River as a location associated with the Red man's absence.
Where seldom if ever
Comments on the scarcity of campfires burning along the Red River.
Their flickering campfires burn
Continues to portray a desolate and quiet scene along the Red River.
Home, home on the range
Recalls the earlier depiction of the peaceful home on the range.
Where the deer and the antelope play
Reiterates the image of deer and antelope playing in the idealized home.
Where seldom is heard
Restates the infrequency of hearing discouraging words in this peaceful setting.
A discouraging word
Reaffirms the constant presence of clear skies, maintaining a positive atmosphere.
And the skies are not cloudy all day
Concludes by emphasizing the consistently unclouded skies throughout the day.
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