Back Of The Barn
Farmyard Romance: Secrets Unveiled in the Back of the Barn
Lyrics
There's a bedford on blacks and an old dirt floor
Refers to a Bedford vehicle on a dirt floor, setting the scene on a farm.
Hay in the loft and a creck in the door
Describes the presence of hay in the loft and a creaky door, emphasizing the rustic environment.
When you're getting up to mischief down on the farm
Suggests that mischief occurs on the farm and hints at secretive activities.
It's all gonna happen in the back on the barn
Highlights the location for mischievous activities, indicating they occur in the back of the barn.
Saw my brother sneak out with the girl next door
Observes the speaker's brother sneaking out with a neighbor, implying a romantic encounter.
He was pulling on his boots and she was shaking of straw
Depicts the brother putting on boots, and the girl shaking off straw, reinforcing the rural atmosphere.
Dad just smiled he didnt see no harm
States that the dad doesn't see any harm, suggesting a lenient attitude towards youthful escapades.
Cause it used to be him in the back of the barn
Connects the father's acceptance to his own past experiences in a similar setting.
CHORUS
Repeats the idea of mischief in the barn, introducing the chorus.
In the back of the barn
Reiterates the occurrence of mischief in the back of the barn, emphasizing the location.
In the back of the barn
Repeats the line for emphasis, maintaining the focus on the barn as a site for mischief.
When you're getting up to mischief down on the farm
Restates the theme of mischief on the farm, leading into the chorus.
Its all gonna happen in the back of the barn
Reiterates the anticipation of events in the back of the barn, preparing for the next section.
Came home late wiht Tommy last night
Narrates the speaker coming home late with someone named Tommy, setting the scene for a romantic encounter.
We pulled into the drive and he turned out the lights
Describes pulling into the driveway and turning off the lights, creating a private atmosphere.
He looked into my eyes took me in his arms
Tommy expresses romantic intentions, suggesting a connection between the speaker and Tommy.
And said let's go up the back of the barn
Suggests moving to the back of the barn for privacy and intimacy.
CHORUS X3
Repeats the chorus three times, emphasizing the central theme of mischief and romance in the barn.
In the back of the barn
Reiterates the idea of mischief happening in the back of the barn.
In the back of the barn
Concludes with a final mention of mischief in the barn, providing closure to the song.
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