Stars of the Midnight Range
Johnny Bond Lyrics
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Shining through the night
Stars of the midnight ranges
Light my way tonight
While my herd is grazin'
Guide them til the dawn
Watch them while I'm sleepin'
Till the stars are gone
Candles up in heaven
Lend your light so strange
Guide my weary dogies
Stars of the midnight range
The song 'Stars of the Midnight Range' by Johnny Bond is a beautiful ballad that speaks to the life of a cowboy. The song highlights the importance of the stars for guiding cowboys' herds through the night. It talks about how the stars provide a sense of direction and comfort in the midst of the darkness. In the song's context, the cowboys probably spend long hours watching their herds during the night, but they do not have to worry because the stars would always be there, shining bright in the heavens.
The song's poetic lyrics appeal to the listener's emotions, evoking a sense of nostalgia, gratitude, and love for the stars. The phrase 'Stars of the midnight ranges' is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing their significance to the cowboy's world. In the line "Candles up in heaven/Lend your light so strange," the stars are likened to candles in heaven, providing light to the cowboy's path, leading his dogies home.
Overall, 'Stars of the Midnight Range' is a beautiful tribute to cowboys and their way of life. It speaks to the timeless bond between a cowboy and his herd and the natural world around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars of the midnight ranges
The bright stars shining during the night
Shining through the night
Gleaming in the darkness of the night
Stars of the midnight ranges
The brilliant stars that illuminate my path tonight
Light my way tonight
Illuminate my way in the dark of the night
While my herd is grazin'
When my cattle are eating grass in the meadows
Guide them til the dawn
Direct them until the sun breaks the darkness
Watch them while I'm sleepin'
Keep an eye on them while I am asleep
Till the stars are gone
Until sunrise when the stars disappear
Candles up in heaven
Stars high up in the sky like lit candles
Lend your light so strange
Provide your unique light to show the way
Guide my weary dogies
Direct and lead my tired cattle
Stars of the midnight range
The luminous stars of the dark countryside
Contributed by Addison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaleblee3563
Stars of the midnight ranges
Shining through the night
Stars of the midnight ranges
Light my way tonight
While my herd is grazin'
Guide them til the dawn
Watch them while I'm sleepin'
Till the stars are gone
Candles up in heaven
Lend your light so strange
Guide my weary dogies
Stars of the midnight range
@codex4811
loved walking across the mojave at night while this was playing
@BurningSorrows
Dude frrr
@embodimentofgreatness5514
till a deathclaw jumps out, or you jump a nest of wasps. certainly dont love it then
@henryellis7412
That accordion solo is a spiritual experience for me
@trompell0
Me too. I had to set the controller down and just savor it. Was like I was there around a campfire for real.
@gareginnzhdehhimself
"You are now dressed as a member of the NCR"
@The.Nevadan
you are still dressed as a member of the NCR
@lepz503
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