Down On The Farm
Harvesting Memories: Country Nights Under Open Skies
Lyrics
Every Friday night there's a steady cloud of dust
Describes the regular occurrence of a cloud of dust on Friday nights, indicating activity.
That leads back to a field filled with pickup trucks
Points to a field with pickup trucks, suggesting a gathering or event.
Got old Hank crankin' way up loud
Hank refers to music playing loudly, contributing to the lively atmosphere.
Got coolers in the back, tailgates down
People have coolers in trucks with tailgates down, emphasizing a relaxed, social setting.
There's a big fire burning but don't be alarmed
There's a fire, clarifying that it's controlled and not a cause for concern.
It's just country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm
Describes the crowd as country boys and girls enjoying farm life.
Ed's been on a tractor ain't seen Becky all week
Ed is on a tractor, and Becky is missing, hinting at personal connections amid farm activities.
Somebody said they seen 'em headed down to the creek
Suggests a romantic encounter between Ed and Becky down by the creek.
Farmer Johnson's daughters just pulled up in a jeep
Farmer Johnson's daughters arrive, praising his ability to raise attractive daughters.
Man he knows how to grow 'em if ya know what I mean
Acknowledges Farmer Johnson's skill in farming with a playful undertone.
Old Dave's gettin' loud but he don't mean no harm
Old Dave is being loud but harmless, emphasizing the good-natured nature of the gathering.
We're just country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm
Reiterates the country setting and the joy of being on the farm.
You can have a lot of fun in a New York minute
Contrasts the rural setting with city life, highlighting the unique fun of farm activities.
But there's some things you can't do inside those city limits
Acknowledges limitations to certain activities in city limits.
Ain't no closing time, ain't no cover charge
Stresses the absence of closing time and cover charges, reinforcing the freedom of the farm gathering.
Just country boys and girls getting down on the farm
Reiterates the enjoyment of country life and the farm setting.
Well, you can come as you are, there ain't no dress code
Emphasizes the casual atmosphere with no specific dress code.
Just some rural route rules that you need to know
Outlines rural rules, maintaining a lighthearted tone in the advice.
Don't mess with the bull, he can get real mean
Warns about the bull, adding a touch of humor to the guidelines.
Don't forget to shut the gate, stay out of the beans
Advises to shut the gate and stay out of the beans, adding practicality to the guidelines.
If it starts to rainin', we'll just head to the barn
If it rains, the barn is a natural shelter, underlining the adaptability of farm life.
We're country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm
Repeats the theme of country boys and girls enjoying the farm despite the weather.
You can have a lot of fun in a New York minute
Repeats the idea that some fun is unique to the countryside.
But there's some things you can do inside those city limits
Reiterates the contrast between rural and city experiences.
Ain't no closing time, ain't no cover charge
Reiterates the absence of restrictions, highlighting the freedom of the farm gathering.
Just country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm
Emphasizes the ongoing enjoyment of country life on the farm.
Ain't no closing time, ain't no cover charge
Reiterates the lack of closing time and cover charges, reinforcing the carefree atmosphere.
Just country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm
Restates the joy of country life, reinforcing the theme of the song.
Ah, let's get down y'all
Encourages everyone to join in and celebrate the farm experience.
Stay out of that hay
Concludes with a playful directive to stay out of the hay, adding humor to the closing.
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