Country Girl
Caroline Jones Lyrics


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Oh my daddy's from Memphis
He used to hunt in Arkansas
And then he moved to New York City
That's where he met my mom
He wrote his mom and dad a letter
"I'll be a millionaire by twenty-five"
I don't know which one of us dreams bigger
I have his heart and drive

And he always told me and my sisters
When we were scared to bait a hook
Girls you don't want to be no city slickers
So I'm a country girl
I love the trees and the flowers
And those well-spent hours
Staring up at the stars
Oh I'm a country girl
Though I live in the city
And those lights are so pretty
But I'd happily rather be
Sitting on the porch picking my guitar

Oh my grandma was a lady
She always wore dress suits and pearls
Our favorite treat was lady fingers
And I have her curls

And my mama's from Australia
And she grew up without a dad
And so she raised a home
That gave us what she never had

And on the farm where I spent my childhood
Riding horses and writing songs
I'm still that child
And that's still where I belong

'Cause I'm a country girl
I love the trees and the flowers
Those well-spent hours
Staring up at the stars
Oh I'm a country girl
Though I live in the city
And those lights sure are pretty
But I'd happily rather be
Sitting on the porch picking my guitar





But I'd happily, rather be
Sitting on the porch picking on my guitar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Caroline Jones's song "Country Girl" tell the story of her mixed heritage and upbringing, and how it's shaped her identity. The song begins with a description of her father, who hails from Memphis and used to hunt in Arkansas before moving to New York City where he met Caroline's mother. Her father always dreamed of becoming a millionaire by 25 and passed on his heart and drive to his daughters. He also taught them not to shy away from new experiences, as seen when he encouraged them to bait a hook when they were scared. This country upbringing is what made Caroline into the country girl she is today, no matter how far from the countryside she may be living.


The second verse describes Caroline's maternal grandmother, who was always impeccably dressed in dress suits and pearls. She also had a sweet tooth for lady fingers which was a favorite treat for the family. Caroline's mother is from Australia and grew up without a father, which made her want to create a stable, loving home for her own family. Caroline recalls fond memories of her childhood spent on the farm, riding horses, and writing songs. She reflects on how she has not really left that child behind and that is where her true calling will always be.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my daddy's from Memphis
Caroline introduces us to her father, whose roots are in Memphis.


He used to hunt in Arkansas
Her father used to hunt in Arkansas, indicating his country roots.


And then he moved to New York City
Her father later moved to the bustling city of New York.


That's where he met my mom
It was in New York City where he met Caroline's mother.


He wrote his mom and dad a letter
Her father wrote a letter to his parents.


"I'll be a millionaire by twenty-five"
In the letter, he promised that he would become a millionaire by the age of 25.


I don't know which one of us dreams bigger
Caroline wonders who between her and her father has bigger dreams.


I have his heart and drive
Still, she admits that she has her father's heart and drive.


And he always told me and my sisters
Throughout their childhood, Caroline's father would give her and her sisters advice.


When we were scared to bait a hook
One of those pieces of advice was about baiting a hook when they were scared.


Girls you don't want to be no city slickers
He instructed them not to become city slickers.


So I'm a country girl
And in many ways, Caroline identifies as a country girl.


I love the trees and the flowers
She loves the beauty of nature.


And those well-spent hours
She cherishes the time she spends enjoying nature.


Staring up at the stars
One of her favorite things to do is stare up at the stars.


Though I live in the city
Even though she currently lives in the city.


And those lights are so pretty
She appreciates the beauty of the city lights.


But I'd happily rather be
However, given the choice, she would rather be...


Sitting on the porch picking my guitar
...sitting on the porch picking her guitar.


Oh my grandma was a lady
Caroline shares some details about her grandmother.


She always wore dress suits and pearls
Her grandmother had a refined sense of style.


Our favorite treat was lady fingers
Caroline fondly recalls their favorite treat - lady fingers.


And I have her curls
She inherited her grandmother's curls.


And my mama's from Australia
Caroline's mother is originally from Australia.


And she grew up without a dad
She grew up without a father.


And so she raised a home
Despite the challenges, she was able to raise a loving home.


That gave us what she never had
Her mother was determined to give her children a better childhood than she had.


And on the farm where I spent my childhood
Caroline grew up on a farm.


Riding horses and writing songs
She loved to ride horses and write songs on the farm.


I'm still that child
In many ways, Caroline still feels like that same child from the farm.


And that's still where I belong
She feels like the farm is where she truly belongs.


But I'd happily, rather be
And, as we know, she would rather be...


Sitting on the porch picking on my guitar
...sitting on the porch picking on her guitar - it's where she feels most at home.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Caroline Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

@senseijuan3230

What a sweet voice she has. A female country singer who actually has a country voice is so rare now.

@1962Vaz

At 2.15 Caroline cried. They are tears of emotion that touched us. She is a country girl, with the good and healthy spirit of America!
Best regards from Portugal.

@carolinejones9170

Thank you so so much for your lovely comments ❣️❣️💕💕, I really appreciate, i’d love to know you more better if you don’t mind💞💞💞💞💗💓

@rosangelaleite9437

@@carolinejones9170,vc é linda demais e talentosa. Sou uma grande fã,sua aqui do Brasil🇧🇷.Que sonho te conhecer.

@expressiveworld

I get very emotional when she talks about her momma...love from India Carolina

@murdhonno_koi

-3 years later, If you're still watching this you're a legend.

@enumohammed1501

How

@starparent

Well, I am still watching. And it gets better every time.

@daniellourenco1909

Me too, ahaha .. more 3 years and me listen This music

@harnasmen

Tanks:)

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