In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Orange Blossom Special
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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Hey, look a-yonder comin', comin' down that railroad track
It's the Orange Blossom Special bringin' my baby back
Well, I'm going down to Florida and get some sand in my shoes
Or maybe Californy and get some sand in my shoes
I'll ride that Orange Blossom Special and lose these New York blues
When am I goin' back to Florida I don't know, don't reckon I ever will
Ain't you worried about getting your nourishment in New York
Well, I don't care if I do-die do-die, do-die, do-die
Hey talk about a-ramblin' she's the fastest train on the line
Talk about a-travellin' she's the fastest train on the line
It's that Orange Blossom Special rollin' down the seaboard line
The song "Orange Blossom Special" by Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys is a classic train song that captures the excitement and thrill of riding on the legendary train, the Orange Blossom Special. The lyrics describe a man's anticipation and eagerness to ride the train and reunite with his lover. The train is likened to a messenger that brings his baby back to him. The song expresses a sense of freedom and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, as the singer yearns to leave New York and its blues behind.
The lyrics also hint at the cultural significance of the train. It was a train that primarily operated in the southeastern United States and was named after the state flower of Florida. The train was used to transport goods and agricultural products, including oranges, through the Sunshine State. The Orange Blossom Special became a symbol of Southern culture, and the song pays homage to this icon.
Line by Line Meaning
Look a-yonder comin', comin' down that railroad track
The Orange Blossom Special is arriving on the railway track
Hey, look a-yonder comin', comin' down that railroad track
The Orange Blossom Special is approaching on the railway track
It's the Orange Blossom Special bringin' my baby back
The Orange Blossom Special is bringing back the singer's lover
Well, I'm going down to Florida and get some sand in my shoes
The singer is planning to go to Florida and enjoy the beaches
Or maybe Californy and get some sand in my shoes
The singer is considering visiting California to enjoy the beaches
I'll ride that Orange Blossom Special and lose these New York blues
The singer plans to ride the Orange Blossom Special to escape the sadness they feel in New York
Say man, when you going back to Florida
The singer is asked about returning to Florida
When am I goin' back to Florida I don't know, don't reckon I ever will
The singer doesn't know whether they will return to Florida
Ain't you worried about getting your nourishment in New York
Someone questions whether the singer worries about getting food in New York
Well, I don't care if I do-die do-die, do-die, do-die
The singer is not concerned about their survival in New York
Hey talk about a-ramblin' she's the fastest train on the line
The Orange Blossom Special is the fastest train on the railway line
Talk about a-travellin' she's the fastest train on the line
The Orange Blossom Special is the fastest train on the railway line
It's that Orange Blossom Special rollin' down the seaboard line
The Orange Blossom Special is traveling down the seaboard railway line
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Written by: ERVIN THOMAS ROUSE
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