Young Pioneer
Journey of Love and Struggle: Young Pioneer's Westbound Tale
Lyrics
Young Pioneer
Youthful adventurer or settler
8 generations - Got a calvary sword from the war of 1812
Possesses a sword from the War of 1812
And a grainy photograph from the civil war
Owns a Civil War photograph
Sittin up on a shelf
The artifacts are displayed on a shelf
Dressed in a uniform is a relative
Relative in uniform named William Spain
A man named William Spain
William Spain, a 17-year-old veteran
He was just 17, and a veteran -Riding on a westbound train
William Spain riding on a westbound train
Riding on a westbound train
Repetition of William Spain's westbound train journey
Young pioneer came right through this way
Another young pioneer passing through
Headed out west from Illinois
Heading west from Illinois
Worked on a survey crew had a little spot picked out
Worked on a survey crew and planned a future
For him and his little woman
Intended for him and his partner
Drivin him crazy when they’re alone
Alone time causing restlessness
Always wantin’ for to go swimmin’
Always desiring to go swimming
Too hot for young love to do not
Hot weather challenges their young love
No matter what the moon might say
Moon's influence on their emotions
As hard as it was they never once thought
Despite difficulties, they avoid 'all work no play'
‘all work no play’
Reaffirmation of their balanced approach
They would wade in the water
Engaging in water activities
Gather her dress above her head
Descriptive action in the water
The Young Pioneer came right through this way
Repetition of another young pioneer passing through
Heading out west from Illinois
Reiterating the journey from Illinois
Built her a house there but
Construction of a home, facing challenges
The hard work and winter there was cruel
Winter and hard work making life difficult
Keepin his head up and the hammer down
Persistence despite challenges
Pulling on a stubborn mule
Working with determination, possibly in agriculture
Bought her a fine dress next thing you know
Gifting a fine dress
They’re curling toes on a cold bed sheet
Enjoying intimacy despite the cold
Tea pot getting hot on a stovetop
Tea pot imagery, perhaps symbolizing warmth and comfort
Makin that steam
Creation of steam, adding to the atmosphere
CHORUS
Chorus - Repeating the theme or message of the song
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