Omaha
Counting Crows Lyrics

Start tearing the old man down
Begin dismantling the established ways of the past

Run past the heather and down to the old road
Abandon previous societal norms and conventions

Start turning the grain into the ground
Begin a new cycle of growth and change

Roll a new leaf over
Start fresh and leave behind the old

In the middle of the night there's an old man Treading around in the gathered rain
Amidst the chaos, someone old and wise is trying to find their way

Hey, mister, if you're gonna walk on water Oh could you drop a line my way?
If you have something incredible that can be accomplished, let me know how you did it

Omaha, somewhere in middle America Get right to the heart of matters It's the heart that matters more I think you'd better turn your ticket in And get your money back at the door
Omaha, a city in central America, is the core of what matters rather than external factors like money. Returning to the origin of matters may be beneficial.

Start threading the needle Brush past the shuttle that slides through the cold room Start turning the wool across the wire Roll the new life over
Begin creating a new garment, sewing together the pieces, and then using it to start anew

In the middle of the night there's an old man Threading his toes through a bucket of rain Hey, mister, you don't wanna walk on water 'Cause you're only going to walk all over me
There is an older, experienced figure willing to help, but one must be careful, then they may be vulnerable to being taken advantage of or used

Start running the banner down Drop past the color come up through the summer rain Start turning the girl into the ground Roll a new life over
Begin unrolling a new project or banner, facing the adverse conditions along the way, and using them to start fresh

In the middle of the day There's a young man rolling around in the earth and rain Hey mister if you're gonna walk on water, you know You're only gonna walk all over me
During daylight hours, a young, inexperienced figure is on a journey and expresses caution in following in the footsteps of others

Omaha, somewhere in middle America Get right to the heart of matters It's the heart that matters more I think you'd better turn your ticket in And get your money back at the door
Omaha, located in central America, is the hub of what truly counts rather than external factors. Returning to the original intent of things before it's too late may be beneficial

Omaha, oh somewhere in middle America Get right to the heart of matters Oh it's the heart that matters more I think you'd better turn your ticket in And get your money back at the door
Omaha, situated in the center of America, is what is truly meaningful rather than material goods. Return to the origin of things now before it's too late to do so

Ohh ahh, said Omaha, Sunday morning I'm coming home today
Returning to one's roots and familiar places where one grew up