Picket Fences
Beyond Picket Fences: Discovering Timeless Bliss
Lyrics
Won't you follow me Honey way out past the picket fences
Invitation to explore beyond conventional boundaries represented by picket fences.
Down where the river rolls, pretty as you please
Describing a picturesque location near a river, inviting the listener to join.
Let me show you where there's a piece of heaven there
Offering to reveal a heavenly place, possibly a metaphor for a special and beautiful experience.
Where time goes driftin' like a feather on the breeze
Time passing gently and effortlessly, akin to a feather drifting in the breeze.
My mama's daddy built the barn in 1922
Reference to the speaker's grandfather building a barn in 1922, creating a connection to the past.
Those are his initials that he carved when it was new
Highlighting the personal touch with the grandfather's initials carved on the barn.
That live oak in the pasture was fully grown back then
A live oak tree symbolizing longevity and history, emphasizing continuity over time.
I like to think about him resting under the same limb
Reflecting on the idea of the grandfather resting under the same tree, connecting generations.
Won't you follow me Honey way out past the picket fences
Repetition of the invitation to venture beyond boundaries, suggesting a desire for shared experiences.
Down where the river rolls, pretty as you please
Reiteration of the picturesque location near the river, emphasizing its beauty.
Let me show you where there's a piece of heaven there
Reaffirming the offer to reveal a heavenly place, emphasizing its allure.
Where time goes driftin' like a feather on the breeze
Repeating the imagery of time drifting like a feather, emphasizing its tranquil and unhurried nature.
The church I grew up singin' in is right across the road
Describing the church of the speaker's upbringing, adding a layer of nostalgia and community.
The potluck supper they serve there is worth its weight in gold
Praising the value of the potluck supper at the church, possibly signifying communal warmth.
You can see three counties way up on Paint Rock bluff
Observing the vastness from Paint Rock bluff, suggesting a broader perspective on life.
The water's deep and cool if you've got the guts to jump
Encouraging bravery to explore deeper aspects of life, akin to taking a daring leap.
Won't you follow me Honey way out past the picket fences
Repetition of the invitation, emphasizing the desire for shared exploration.
Down where the river rolls, pretty as you please
Reiterating the description of the beautiful riverside location.
Let me show you where there's a piece of heaven there
Restating the offer to reveal a heavenly place, underlining its significance.
Where time goes driftin' like a feather on the breeze
Recurrence of the imagery of time drifting gently, maintaining a consistent theme.
Won't you follow me down
An urging plea to follow the speaker, possibly signifying a call for shared experiences.
Won't you follow me down
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the importance of the listener's presence.
Won't you follow me Honey way out past the picket fences
Reiteration of the invitation, expressing a persistent desire for shared exploration beyond limits.
Down where the river rolls, pretty as you please
Reaffirming the allure of the picturesque riverside location.
Let me show you where there's a piece of heaven there
Repeating the offer to reveal a heavenly place, emphasizing its transformative nature.
Where time goes driftin' like a feather on the breeze
Reiteration of the tranquil and unhurried passage of time, concluding the invitation.
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