Heartland
Bob Dylan & Willie Nelson Lyrics
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And the bankers are taking my home and my land from me
There's a big achin' hole in my chest now where my heart was
And a hole in the sky where God used to be
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a well where the water's so bitter nobody can drink
Ain't no way to get high and my mouth is so dry that I can't speak
Don't they know that I'm dyin' why's nobody cryin' for me
You tell me what it means you tell me what it means
There's a home place under fire tonight in a heartland
And bankers are taking the homes and the land away
There's a young boy closin' his eyes tonight in a heartland
Who will wake up a man with some land and a loan he can't pay
His American dream fell apart at the seams
You tell me what it means you tell me what it means
My American dream...
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
The song "Heartland" by Willie Nelson is a poignant depiction of the struggles faced by farmers in the heartland of America. The lyrics paint a picture of a community under siege, with banks foreclosing on homes and land, and a sense of deep loss and despair permeating the song. The singer speaks of a home place that is under fire, both literally and figuratively, with a big achin' hole in his chest where his heart used to be. He laments the fact that the water is so bitter that nobody can drink, and there is no way to get high. The American dream has fallen apart at the seams, leaving the singer and his community wondering what it all means.
The song is powerful in its ability to capture the essence of a rural community that is under siege, struggling to make ends meet and hold onto their way of life. It speaks to the heart of the American dream, and the challenges that so many face in trying to achieve it. At the same time, it is a reminder of the resilience of these communities, and the strength that they possess in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Heartland" is a moving and insightful song that offers a window into the lives and struggles of rural Americans. It is a reminder of the importance of community, and the need to stand together in the face of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home in the heartland that is in trouble; under fire.
And the bankers are taking my home and my land from me
The bankers are foreclosing on the singer's home and land.
There's a big achin' hole in my chest now where my heart was
The singer's heart is heavy and hurting.
And a hole in the sky where God used to be
The artist feels like something is missing, like a hole in the sky where God used to reside.
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home in the heartland that is in trouble; under fire.
There's a well where the water's so bitter nobody can drink
There's a well with undrinkable water; nobody can drink it.
Ain't no way to get high and my mouth is so dry that I can't speak
The singer can't get high, and their mouth is dry that they can't speak.
Don't they know that I'm dyin' why's nobody cryin' for me
The artist feels like they are dying, but nobody seems to care.
My American dream fell apart at the seams
The artist's American dream is breaking down.
You tell me what it means you tell me what it means
The artist is calling out to someone for help in understanding what it all means.
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home in the heartland that is in trouble; under fire.
There's a young boy closin' his eyes tonight in a heartland
There's a young boy about to go to sleep in the heartland.
Who will wake up a man with some land and a loan he can't pay
The young boy will wake up one day with land and a loan he can't afford to pay.
His American dream fell apart at the seams
The young boy's American dream is already falling apart.
You tell me what it means you tell me what it means
The singer is again calling for help in understanding what it all means.
My American dream...
The artist's American dream is elusive and uncertain.
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home in the heartland that is in trouble; under fire.
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home in the heartland that is in trouble; under fire.
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home in the heartland that is in trouble; under fire.
There's a home place under fire tonight in the heartland
There's a home in the heartland that is in trouble; under fire.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB DYLAN, WILLIE NELSON
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@vivienlee610
Two of my ultimate favorite artists 🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤
@knockedoutloaded279
Great song...
@Admidd43
Well written and sung by these great performers. You should also listen to Larry Jon Wilson's version.
@polixeniagraf2636
Thank you very much!
🙂👏👏👏
@mthivier
I hadn’t seen this before. Willie also did some great collaborations with Paul Simon.
@tamiraheydrick9627
Golden Marty and Connie 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👍
@Viyorojas
Fell apart at the seems
You tell me what it means
@Admidd43
Not seems, but seams. Everything that's sewed has seams.
@Admidd43
You could also sing: Fell apart as it seems. Whatever you like best.
@demianmachado9043
I love it...