Country Girl
Crosby. Stills. Nash & Young Lyrics
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Now watch the Summer pass so close to you.
Too late to keep the change, too late to pay
No time to stay the same, too young to leave.
No pass out sign on the door set me thinking.
Are waitresses paying the price of their winking?
While stars sit at bars and decide what they're drinking.
Too late to keep the change, too late to pay
No time to stay the same,
Too late to keep the change, too late to pay
No time to stay the same, too young to leave.
Find out that now was the answer to answers that you gave later.
She did the things that we both did before now but who forgave her?
If I could stand to see her crying, I would tell her not to care.
When she learns of all your lying, will she join you there?
Country girl I think you're pretty, got to make you understand.
Have no lovers in the city, let me be your country man.
Got to make you understand, got to make you understand, country girl
The lyrics in "Country Girl" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young depict the fleeting nature of life and the reality that time keeps moving forward without us. The opening lines describe a scene of winding paths through tables and glass and the first flowers blooming, indicating the arrival of summer. However, the passing of summer is already near. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Too late to keep the change, too late to pay. No time to stay the same, too young to leave," emphasizing the idea that life moves quickly and there is no going back to change what has already happened.
The second verse takes a darker turn, questioning the nature of fame and the toll it takes on those who achieve it. The line, "Are waitresses paying the price of their winking?" suggests that those who work in the service industry may face unfair treatment or exploitation. The line, "They stop by to die because it's faster than sinking," can be interpreted as a commentary on the tragic outcomes that can result from the fast-paced, cutthroat environment of fame.
The final verse shifts back to the personal narrative of the singer, expressing regret and a desire to make amends. The line, "Find out that now was the answer to answers that you gave later," suggests that the singer has gained wisdom from their experiences, but only after it was too late. They express empathy for someone who has been wronged and a desire to make a connection with a "country girl" who may be seeking a more simple, honest way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Winding paths through tables and glass, first flowers bloom.
Life's journey is unpredictable and full of obstacles, but there's always new beginnings.
Now watch the Summer pass so close to you.
Time waits for no one, and the moments we cherish slip away too quickly.
Too late to keep the change, too late to pay
No time to stay the same, too young to leave.
Life is constantly changing, and we have to adapt quickly or risk falling behind.
We're always growing and changing, and it can be hard to keep up.
We're never too young to explore new horizons.
No pass out sign on the door set me thinking.
Simple things can hold profound meanings, and we should always be alert to them.
Are waitresses paying the price of their winking?
Society often judges women harshly for their choices, even when those choices are made out of necessity.
While stars sit at bars and decide what they're drinking.
Fame and fortune don't always bring happiness, and those who have it all may not be satisfied.
They stop by to die because it's faster than sinking.
Some people are so lost and broken that they see death as the only way out of their pain.
Find out that now was the answer to answers that you gave later.
Hindsight is 20/20, and we often realize the truth of our actions only after the fact.
She did the things that we both did before now but who forgave her?
We're quick to judge others for actions that we ourselves have taken, but we rarely have empathy for their struggles.
If I could stand to see her crying, I would tell her not to care.
It's hard to see someone we care about in pain, but sometimes the best thing we can do is offer them strength in their vulnerability.
When she learns of all your lying, will she join you there?
Deceit can bring about karma, and those who betray may find themselves alone and friendless.
Country girl I think you're pretty, got to make you understand.
Sometimes, the simplest things can bring us the most pleasure and joy.
Have no lovers in the city, let me be your country man.
Love can be found in unexpected places, and we should be open to all possibilities.
Sometimes, the best partner is someone who shares the values and lifestyle we hold dear.
Got to make you understand, got to make you understand, country girl
Communication is key in any relationship, and we need to take the time to connect with those we care about.
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