My old Kentucky home
Acoustikats Lyrics

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The sun shines bright on my Old Kentucky Home,
'Tis summer, the people are gay.
The corn top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom,
While the birds make music all the day.

The young folks roll on the little cabin floor,
All merry, all happy and bright.
By and by hard times come a'knockin' at the door,

Then my Old Kentucky Home, goodnight.

Weep no more my lady (my lady), oh weep no more today.
We will sing one song for My Old Kentucky Home,
For My Old Kentucky Home,
For my Old Kentucky Home,

For My Old Kentucky Home...
Far away, far away, far away.

Overall Meaning

The song "My Old Kentucky Home" by Acoustikats nostalgically reminisces about the beauty and joys of life in Kentucky. The opening line highlights the warmth and vibrance that Kentucky is known for, with its bright sunshine and cheerful people. The natural setting of Kentucky is further described with lush meadows and chirping birds creating a symphony all day long. The second verse then shifts to the human experience, with young people dancing and having a good time in a little cabin. However, the good times are threatened by difficult times that come knocking on the door. The song concludes with a heartfelt message for a lady to stop weeping, and that a single song sung for Kentucky will carry her far away from her worries.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun shines bright on my Old Kentucky Home,
The sunshine is beautiful on my old Kentucky home.

'Tis summer, the people are gay.
It is summertime and the people are joyful.

The corn top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom,
The corn crops are ready for harvest and the meadow is full of flowers.

While the birds make music all the day.
The birds are singing all day long.

The young folks roll on the little cabin floor,
The youth are having a great time dancing on the small floor of the cabin.

All merry, all happy and bright.
Everyone is cheerful, happy, and shining.

By and by hard times come a'knockin' at the door,
Eventually, hard times knock on the door and arrive.

Then my Old Kentucky Home, goodnight.
Then, old Kentucky home is bid farewell.

Weep no more my lady (my lady), oh weep no more today.
My lady, do not cry anymore, today or in the future.

We will sing one song for My Old Kentucky Home,
We will sing a song in honor of my old Kentucky home.

For My Old Kentucky Home,
The song is for the old Kentucky home.