Omaha
Damien Jurado Lyrics


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Cowboy alone
Drives with his three kids
To house where they live
Where you been

The country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
We've been out driving
Seeing the sights
The land of Nebraska
Is beautiful at night

This country will know us by name

Our car was the ship
Daddy the captain
He let us steer and pretend
We were driving





This country will know us by name
This country will know me by name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Damien Jurado's song Omaha are a poignant portrayal of a family's journey through Nebraska. The cowboy of the story drives alone with his three kids to the house where they will be living. The lyrics contain a subtext of loss and confusion, with the repeated question of "where you been" suggesting that something has disrupted the family's life. Nevertheless, the family takes comfort in the beauty of the Nebraska countryside, with the lyrics evoking a sense of wonder and appreciation for their surroundings.


The repetition of the phrase "This country will know us by name" adds an interesting layer of interpretation. It could be read as an expression of the family's desire for recognition, perhaps suggesting that they are starting over in a new place and wanting to make a name for themselves. Alternatively, it could be a reflection of their sense of isolation and longing for connection - the hope that someone, somewhere, will know who they are.


Overall, the lyrics of Omaha are a powerful representation of the complexities of family relationships, the search for meaning in difficult circumstances, and the beauty of the natural world.


Line by Line Meaning

Cowboy alone
A solitary cowboy


Drives with his three kids
He is taking his three children with him


To house where they live
They are moving to a house where they reside


Where you been
Asking where they have been


The country will know us by name
They will become famous in America


This country will know us by name
They will be well-known in the United States


We've been out driving
They have been exploring by car


Seeing the sights
They have been sightseeing


The land of Nebraska
Specifically touring the state of Nebraska


Is beautiful at night
The landscape is stunning in the nighttime


Our car was the ship
Their car was a vessel like a ship


Daddy the captain
Their father was the captain of the 'ship'


He let us steer and pretend
Their dad allowed them to act like they were driving


We were driving
They were pretending to be driving the car with their dad's permission


This country will know us by name
They will be recognized and remembered in America


This country will know me by name
The singer, Damien Jurado, will be famous in the USA




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damien Jurado

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