Where Corn Don't Grow
Roots and Dreams: Unearthing Life's Lessons in 'Where Corn Don't Grow'
Lyrics
As we sat on the front porch
Reflecting on a past moment while sitting on the front porch.
Of that old grey house where I was born and raised
Nostalgia for the old house where the speaker was born and raised.
Staring at the dusty fields
Observing the fields where the speaker's father worked hard.
Where my Daddy worked hard every day
Highlighting the father's daily labor in the dusty fields.
I think it kinda hurt him when I said
Expressing a realization that the speaker's words may have hurt the father.
"Daddy there's a lot that I don't know
The speaker acknowledges gaps in knowledge and addresses the father.
But don't you ever dream about a life
Questioning if the father dreams of a life different from farming.
Where corn don't grow?"
The speaker's statement about a life without corn, suggesting change or leaving.
He just sat there silent
Describing the father's silent reaction to the speaker's words.
Staring at his favorite coffee cup
Depicting the father staring at his favorite coffee cup, lost in thought.
I saw a storm of mixed emotions in his eyes
Noting a mix of emotions in the father's eyes.
When he looked up
The father's response after looking up at the speaker.
He said "Son I know at your age
Recognizing the challenges faced at the speaker's age.
It seems like this ole world is turnin' slow
Expressing the perception that the world moves slowly at a young age.
And you think you'll find the answer to it all
Suggesting the speaker's belief in finding answers beyond farming life.
Where corn don't grow"
Reiterating the title's theme, emphasizing the importance of corn in life.
Hard times are real
Affirming the reality of difficult times.
There's dusty fields no matter where you go
Stating the prevalence of challenges in various places.
You may change your mind
Suggesting a potential change of perspective due to life's difficulties.
'Cause the weeds are high where corn don't grow
Highlighting challenges and struggles in places where corn doesn't grow.
I remember feeling guilty
Recalling a moment of guilt when the father walked away.
When Daddy turned and walked back in the house
Emphasizing the speaker's young age during the discussed incident.
I was only seventeen back then
Reflection on the speaker's past ignorance compared to present understanding.
But I thought that I knew more than I know now
Recognition of the father's warning about the challenges of city life.
I can't say he didn't warn me
Commenting on the unpredictability of dreams and life changes.
This city life's a hard row to hoe
Noting the difficulty of city life as compared to farming.
Ain't it funny how a dream can turn around
Reflecting on the irony of how dreams can lead to unexpected outcomes.
Where corn don't grow
Reiteration of the title's theme, emphasizing the impact of choices on life.
Hard times are real
Affirming the reality of difficult times in general.
There's dusty fields no matter where you go
Reiterating the presence of challenges, regardless of location.
And you may change your mind
Suggesting the potential for a change in perspective due to life's challenges.
'Cause the weeds are high where corn don't grow
Emphasizing struggles in places where corn doesn't grow.
You may change your mind
Suggesting a potential change in perspective due to challenges.
Oh the weeds are high where corn don't grow
Reiterating the challenges in places where corn doesn't grow.
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