House in the Country
Blood Sweat & Tears Lyrics
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Folks in a hurry
leave them behind you
no one can find you
House in the country
House in the country
All the relaxin'
Will soon fill the cracks in
If you are led to
House in the country
House in the country
Green surrounding
Love abounding
You won't find a manhole there
Yes, yes I need you
Come let me feed you
I've never tried to
Come let me hide you
House in the country
House in the country
I have never brought anybody there
Bring your own chair to sleep in
When we arrive, after the drive
Then you can shower, and talk for an hour
Then sleep in your chair
Sleep on the floor there
Don't ask for more there
Sun wakes you up too
Glad you came up to
House in the country
House in the country
La la la la la
House in the country
House in the country
House in the country
House in the country
The lyrics of Blood Sweat & Tears's "House in the Country" paint a picture of an idyllic haven far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With lyricism like "no need to worry," "all the relaxin' will soon fill the cracks in," and "green surrounding, love abounding," the song invites the listener to imagine a peaceful existence in the countryside. This serene retreat is described as a place where one can leave their worries behind and bask in nature's beauty without interruption. The chorus repeats the titular phrase, driving home the song's central theme of the healing power of a peaceful home in natural surroundings.
The song also hints at a sense of isolation and secrecy. The phrase "I have never brought anybody there" and the suggestion to "bring your own chair to sleep in" hint at a desire for privacy and a reluctance to share the serene setting with others. There is also a tone of invitation and enticement in the lyrics that suggests a yearning for companionship and someone to share in the joys of an existence devoid of stress.
Overall, "House in the Country" is a hymn to the restorative qualities of a home that is away from the noise of the world, surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
No need to worry
Don't worry about anything
Folks in a hurry
People in a rush
leave them behind you
Forget those people and move on
no one can find you
Can be away from everyone and everything
House in the country
A house situated in a rural area
All the relaxin'
Relaxation is all that matters
Will soon fill the cracks in
Will heal your wounds
Good for your head too
Good for your mental health
If you are led to
If you feel inclined
Green surrounding
The surroundings are green
Love abounding
Love is in abundance here
You won't find a manhole there
You won't find any trouble here
Yes, yes I need you
I need your presence
Come let me feed you
Come and have some food
I've never tried to
I have never attempted this before
Come let me hide you
Come and let me keep you hidden
I have never brought anybody there
I have never taken anyone there
Bring your own chair to sleep in
Bring your own sleeping arrangements
When we arrive, after the drive
Once we get there
Then you can shower, and talk for an hour
Then you can clean up and we can chat
Then sleep in your chair
Then you can rest in your own chair
Sleep on the floor there
Sleep on the floor if need be
Don't ask for more there
Don't ask for anything more than what's given
Sun wakes you up too
The sun will wake you up
Glad you came up to
Glad you could make it
La la la la la
No specific meaning
House in the country
A house situated in a rural area (repeated)
House in the country
A house situated in a rural area (repeated)
House in the country
A house situated in a rural area (repeated)
House in the country
A house situated in a rural area (repeated)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL KOOPER
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