As the francophone diaspora of eastern north america transitioned into the new English world - the culture of Acadia (the original location - see Grand Pre and the story of Evangeline by Longfellow) became widely known as referring to differing styles of contemporaneous music - touches of traditional french folk, bluegrass, and southern R&B led gave rise to many of the artists we label as Acadian today.
It is the source of the word "cajun".
Sweet Amarillo
Old Crow Medicine Show Lyrics
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from what I can tell
Is how a cowgirl like you could ever look my way
I was planted by glory with a half written story
Songs spilling out off of every page
Sweet Amarillo
Tears on my pillow
You never will know how much I cried
Sweet Amarillo
Like the wind in the willow
Damn this old cowboy for my foolish pride
So I drifted on down iron old range
Across the wide Missouri, where the cool waters flow
When I got to Topeka, I looked up your name
It said you rode off with the last rodeo
Sweet Amarillo
Tears on my pillow
You never will know how much I cried
Sweet Amarillo
Like the wind in the willow
Damn this old cowboy for my foolish pride
When the thunders a-rumblin'
and the lightnin' strikes
And the rain comes pourin' down
That's when I see your face
On the face of the earth
And I whisper without a sound
Sweet Amarillo
Tears on my pillow
You never will know how much I cried
Sweet Amarillo
Like the wind in the willow
Damn this old cowboy for my foolish pride
In "Sweet Amarillo" Old Crow Medicine Show sings about being smitten by a cowboy-hat-wearing cowgirl with whom the singer is sharing a bill at a honky-tonk. The song finds a way to pacify the singer's longing and heartbreak but refuses to offer any resolution. The singer begins by praising the cowgirl's beauty, noting that he cannot believe that she is interested in him instead. The singer acknowledges that he was "planted by glory", referencing his advantages, however, he is left wanting in his romance. He identifies himself as a failed storyteller who scribbles half-finished songs. He eventually drifts down the “iron old range” and crosses the Missouri River in search of her before discovering that she left town with the last rodeo, ending the dream.
Overall, the song's lyrics describe unrequited love and heartbreak from the perspective of a cowboy. The song title refers to the cowgirls' home state, Amarillo.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the world's greatest wonder
The author believes that the person he is speaking to is the greatest wonder in the world.
from what I can tell
This is the author's personal opinion.
Is how a cowgirl like you could ever look my way
The author is surprised that the person he is speaking to is interested in him.
I was planted by glory with a half written story
The author feels like there is something missing from his life story and he is incomplete.
Songs spilling out off of every page
The author has a lot of emotions and experiences that he wants to express through music.
Sweet Amarillo
The person the author is speaking to.
Tears on my pillow
The author has been crying and is emotionally vulnerable.
You never will know how much I cried
The author feels like the person he is speaking to will never fully understand his pain.
Sweet Amarillo
The person the author is speaking to.
Like the wind in the willow
The person the author is speaking to is unpredictable and constantly changing.
Damn this old cowboy for my foolish pride
The author is blaming himself for ruining the potential relationship.
So I drifted on down iron old range
The author left town and started to travel.
Across the wide Missouri, where the cool waters flow
The author traveled to Missouri.
When I got to Topeka, I looked up your name
The author went to Topeka to find out more information about the person he is speaking to.
It said you rode off with the last rodeo
The person the author is speaking to left with a rodeo.
When the thunders a-rumblin'
This line is transitioning to the next verse.
And the lightnin' shines
This line is transitioning to the next verse.
And the rain comes a-pourin' down
This line is transitioning to the next verse.
It's then I'll go a-wanderin'
The author is saying that when he is feeling sad, he will wander around.
Through the streets all lined with gold
The author is hoping for something better in the future.
And I'll let you know how I feel
The author is saying that he will express his emotions to the person he is speaking to.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: CRITTER FUQUA, DONNA WEISS, KETCH SECOR
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TheDavidNathan
Well done guys!
brodank
Great job boys!!
Sandra Richards
Awesome...my favorite band
scott paul
Love it!
Micky
Im really scared about the drums at the first moments, but its awesome, a brilliant song.
Sean Haley
Awesome! Not sure about the addition of drums but it does fit the song pretty well.
UncleNoble
Didn't expect country...doesn't matter...SO DAMN EXCITED
fetermcblues
Ye great song ...the accordion is a cool addition
mac mchenry
The story is this was a Dylan song that he passed on to the Old Crow Medicine Show .....
Michael Sierra
Boy, that video sure escalated quickly!