Tear It Down
Clyde McCoy & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Why should ev'rybody pity me,
Nighttime's falling, folks are a singin',
they dance till break of day
Dear Old Southland with it's dreamy songs
Takes me back there where I belong
How I'd love to be in mammy's arms
When It's Sleepy Time Down South
The lyrics of Clyde McCoy & His Orchestra's song Tear It Down depict a sense of loneliness and homesickness, as the singer finds themselves alone in a big city. They question why everyone should feel sorry for them, as nighttime falls and people around them are singing and dancing until the break of day. The mention of the "Dear Old Southland" and its dreamy songs takes the singer back to where they belong, their home in the south. The desire to be back in "mammy's arms" is a nostalgic yearning for a simpler time and a comforting presence.
These lyrics are significant in that they reflect the common experiences of those who leave their hometowns and move to big cities in search of opportunity. They may find themselves alone, but the memories and desires for home remain present. The song also speaks to the cultural significance of music in bringing people together, as the singer observes the people around them singing and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Homesick tired All alone in a big city
Feeling weary and longing for home while being isolated in a bustling city
Why should ev'rybody pity me,
Questioning the sympathy of others for one's own struggles
Nighttime's falling, folks are a singin',
As darkness descends, people in the surrounding areas are enjoying music and revelry
they dance till break of day
Continuing their dancing well into the early hours of the morning
Dear Old Southland with it's dreamy songs
Fondly recalling the place of one's upbringing and its enchanting melodies
Takes me back there where I belong
Transporting one's thoughts and emotions to a sense of belonging and comfort in their homeland
How I'd love to be in mammy's arms
Expressing a strong desire to be held and comforted by one's mother
When It's Sleepy Time Down South
Referencing a specific time of night and location that holds sentimental value and invokes feelings of nostalgia
Lyrics © OTIS RENE PUBLICATIONS, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Shapiro Bernstein & Co Inc
Written by: Clarence Muse, Leon Rene, Otis Rene
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