Family Reunion
Corb Lund Lyrics
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Family reunion, she?s gonna be a good one
So lemme bend your ear, the clan?s all here for the family reunion
Well my cowboy uncles sing cowboy songs
And they get drunk and the words get wrong
My Blackfoot cousins say they?re comin? this year
Well I hope they do and I hope they bring beer
You got the Mormons and the drinkers and the Mormons who drink
Well pay attention ?cause it ain't as simple as you think
They say there's some that don't believe in either
But I ain't seen 'em yet and my pa ain't neither
Well then I run into my favourite aunt
And she says ?Corb, you still playin in that band?
Well, I guess as long as you?re havin? fun
And you make a little money but we?re prayin? for ya, son?
There?s a whole lotta cousins that I ain?t met yet
So you can imagine the shock I get
There?s one of them I think I mighta dated back in school
But that?s alright, in Alberta that?s cool
The song Family Reunion portrays the chaos and excitement of family gatherings, highlighting the diverse personalities and backgrounds of the extended family members. Corb Lund sings about his cowboy uncles who get drunk and often slur the lyrics of their cowboy songs. He also mentions his Blackfoot cousins who he hopes will bring beer to the reunion. The song also includes references to religious diversity, with mentions of Mormons and drinkers, as well as the possibility of those who don't believe in either. The singer also meets his favorite aunt, who questions if he is still playing with his band, to which he replies that he enjoys doing it and is making money, but she explains that they are praying for him.
Furthermore, the song sheds light on the many attention-grabbing occurrences that happen at family reunions. One of the singer's cousins who he has never met looks oddly familiar, and the possibility of having dated her in school is a possibility he seems to be open to. Overall, "Family Reunion" emphasizes the tension and hilarity that naturally arises when a large number of people with varying personalities, lifestyles, and cultural practices gather together in one place, showcasing the uniqueness of family events.
Line by Line Meaning
Family reunion, she?s gonna be a good one
The upcoming family reunion is expected to be an enjoyable and memorable gathering
So lemme bend your ear, the clan?s all here for the family reunion
Let me share with you that the entire family clan has arrived for the family reunion
Well my cowboy uncles sing cowboy songs
My uncle cowboys express themselves through singing cowboy songs
And they get drunk and the words get wrong
Their level of drunkenness sometimes leads them to forget or distort the lyrics of the songs they sing
My Blackfoot cousins say they?re comin? this year
My cousins from the Blackfoot tribe have promised to attend this year's reunion
Well I hope they do and I hope they bring beer
Hopefully, they will honor their promise to come and even bring beer because they are known to have their fair share of drinks
You got the Mormons and the drinkers and the Mormons who drink
The family members are a diverse group that includes both devout Mormons, heavy drinkers, and individuals who are both
Well pay attention ?cause it ain?t as simple as you think
It's not as straightforward to categorize and define the family members based on their beliefs and habits as one would assume
They say there's some that don't believe in either
There are some family members who do not subscribe to either religious convictions or drinking habits
But I ain't seen 'em yet and my pa ain't neither
However, neither I nor my father has come across any such individuals yet
Well then I run into my favorite aunt
I come across my favorite aunt who I am always happy to see
And she says ?Corb, you still playin in that band?
She inquires about my well-being and whether I am still committed to playing music
Well, I guess as long as you?re havin? fun
She replies to my answer by expressing sentiments of approval and hoping that I am enjoying myself
And you make a little money but we?re prayin? for ya, son?
She acknowledges that I am making some money but wants me to know that she is still praying for me
There?s a whole lotta cousins that I ain?t met yet
There are plenty of cousins that I have yet to meet
So you can imagine the shock I get
The prospect of meeting numerous unknown cousins is quite overwhelming for me
There?s one of them I think I mighta dated back in school
I suspect that I may have dated one of them during my school days
But that?s alright, in Alberta that?s cool
Despite the awkwardness, such a situation is generally considered acceptable or even normal in Alberta
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
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@Nevertoleave
My boyfriend is from Alberta, his family on both sides has lived in this area for almost a hundred years. He now has over 50 close relatives and getting close to 200 distant relatives in this same area. So unsurprisingly he came pretty close to dating a third cousin once, bad timing might have saved him from truely dating her, but finding out has made this song even better.
@nwtrunner
Defintely! They both make us proud to be Canadians and they know how to make our toes tap too! Or stomp.
@alan4sure
Witty song, good one Mr Corb Lund!
@GHDrumBum
One of my all time favourites, but I like a lot of your stuff - funny and down home Albertan (I live in Edmonton). I just wish I could play G-ui-tar like you! ;-)
@davidd.daigle3849
Hi there , Henry from Edmonton ! Here in northern Maine .. { about as northeast as you can get in the states , btw } , the town , { Madawaska } , 17 miles down the road from My town , { Fort Kent } , has a sister -village across the St. John river , that is a large part of the border between us and New Brunswick , Canada , called .....Edmonston ..... ha ha ..Always got a kick out of that ..... [btw ... I understand there's another Ft. Kent over your way somewhere ...
@m1t2a1
@@davidd.daigle3849 There's a Madawaska in Ontario too. On the river of the same name. The world just keeps getting smaller.
@CaityBear05
My good friend Will showed me this and I've loved it ever since! :D
@jaymigirl
Lovin Corb Lund!!!
@Stevenpfo
"Open your mouth and say ... SNFU" Great shirt. My first live show was to see The Smalls. Now i'm listen to Corb Lund, The Smalls and SNFU. Keep up the good work!
@ConfederateTanker1
"the drinkers , the mormans and the mormans who drink" hahahhhahha thats great