Down On The Farm
Al Downing Lyrics

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You might think, I'm a crazy fool
But I saw a horse doin' the bop with a mule
Down on the farm, down on the farm
Down on the farm, rock 'n' roll is takin' over my barn

The rooster won't crow, chicken won't cluck
Running 'round the barnyard, doin' the hucklebuck
Down on the farm, down on the farm

Down on the farm, rock 'n' roll is takin' over my barn

Lazy dog, crazy pig
All they wanna do is a rock 'n' roll dig
Down on the farm, down on the farm
Down on the farm, rock 'n' roll is takin' over my barn

The rooster won't crow, chicken won't cluck
Running 'round the barnyard, doin' the hucklebuck

Down on the farm, down on the farm
Down on the farm, rock 'n' roll is takin' over my barn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Al Downing's song "Down On the Farm" describe a scene on a farm where the animals have become enthralled by rock and roll music. The singer of the song asserts that he may be seen as a "crazy fool" for what he is about to describe, but he has witnessed "a horse doin' the bop with a mule." The barnyard is filled with animal activity, as even the rooster and chickens seem to be affected by the music, "Running 'round the barnyard, doin' the hucklebuck." The lyrics continue to describe the dogs and pigs grooving to the music as well.

The song portrays a fanciful world where even the animals have been entranced by the power of rock and roll. It is likely that the song was meant to be a lighthearted and entertaining tune that listeners could dance to and enjoy. It may also be seen as a commentary on the widespread influence of rock and roll music, as it has even overtaken the peaceful world of the farm.

Line by Line Meaning

You might think, I'm a crazy fool
I may sound foolish but what I witnessed is a fact

But I saw a horse doin' the bop with a mule
I witnessed a horse performing a dance called the bop with a mule

Down on the farm, down on the farm
It happened on the farm, exactly on the farm

Down on the farm, rock 'n' roll is takin' over my barn
Rock and roll is now dominating my barn

The rooster won't crow, chicken won't cluck
The usual sounds of the rooster and chicken are absent

Running 'round the barnyard, doin' the hucklebuck
The animals are running and performing a dance called the hucklebuck

Lazy dog, crazy pig
The dog is lazy and the pig is crazy

All they wanna do is a rock 'n' roll dig
Their only desire is to listen and dance to rock and roll music

Down on the farm, down on the farm
It all happened on the farm, precisely on the farm

Down on the farm, rock 'n' roll is takin' over my barn
Rock and roll is now dominating my barn

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