Donna the Buffalo represents one of the most respected brands in the world of touring roots acts. For 21 years DTB has performed feel good, infectious music that often moves listeners physically and spiritually. In the words of a longtime fan, "Their songs are well known to contain lyrics offering poetry and sage commentary on the attractions and struggles with love and politics in this life. Their magnetic musical mix has often been described as dance music, and, for sure, there is everything from foot-tapping to get-up-and-feel-ecstatic moving in their sound; but there is also some deeply satisfying solace in what DTB has to say and how they say it. The dynamic songwriting tandem of Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins have penned over 140 songs in their collaboration with DTB."
Their fervent fan base, self-named The Herd, follows the band with zeal and has created a unique and supportive community online and at DTB shows across the nation. As an extension of this community and the band's own dedication to live roots music, Donna started, and are still the driving force behind, the Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg, NY. 2010 marks the festival's 20th year. Stemming from its success, a second Grass Roots Festival was started in Silk Hope, North Carolina in 2002: the now biannual Shakori Hills Grass Roots Festival.
Over the years, Donna the Buffalo has had the opportunity to collaborate and/or record with musicians such as Jim Lauderdale, Preston and Keith Frank, Bela Fleck, Mamadou Diabate, Claire Lynch, David Hidalgo, The Duhks and Amy Helm, just to name a few. This past year, Nevins also toured with former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann's band BK3.
The band's 2008 release Silverlined, on Sugar Hill Records, rose to #8 on the Americana Music Chart. With a twenty-one year tenure to celebrate, hundreds of gigs ahead of them, and an ever-evolving grassroots sound; it looks like Donna the Buffalo is riding a cloud that is truly Silverlined.
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Front Porch
Donna The Buffalo Lyrics
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Can you feel it, you can feel it
With an ease we're stepping out
Are you ready, could you be ready
Living's good on the front porch
When we rock it, sure we rock it
Stepping out with the front porch
We're stepping out, get hip to the motion
One step puts us in the groove
Back to the shack for what it might lack
One step forward, take the good life back
Fitting in the very world
That creates us and relates us
One a blessing, two a curse
Human nature, human nature
Every life a lesson
In humility, in humility
Beauty graces the world
With simplicity, with simplicity
Let it be you, surely free you
May your life be a pleasure you've found
Let it move you, surely clue you
Bring your faith to a higher ground
There's the needle in the haystack
Now you can lay all your worries down
Let it lift you, gently shift you
Let it bring your world around
We're stepping out, get hip to the motion
One step puts us in the groove
Back to the shack for what it might lack
One step forward, take the good life back
The song "Front Porch" by Donna the Buffalo has a laid-back, feel-good vibe that encourages listeners to step out of their worries and relax on the front porch. The first verse expresses an "easy feeling" that the listener can feel and a sense of readiness to step out and rock it. The chorus emphasizes the good life that can be found on the front porch, both physically and metaphorically. The lyrics suggest that the front porch represents a simpler time and a simpler way of life, where people can connect with each other in a meaningful way.
The second verse expands on the themes of the first, suggesting that living in the world presents both blessings and curses, with every life being a lesson in humility. The lyrics also touch on the idea of beauty and simplicity being intertwined. The final verse urges the listener to let the song "lift you, gently shift you" and bring your world around. The song suggests that stepping out of your worries and onto the front porch can bring a sense of peace and simplicity to your life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's an easy feeling
Life is simple and carefree
Can you feel it, you can feel it
Do you sense the same feeling of comfort?
With an ease we're stepping out
We move forward without stress
Are you ready, could you be ready
Are you prepared for this feeling of contentment?
Living's good on the front porch
Sitting and relaxing outside is satisfying
When we rock it, sure we rock it
We enjoy being outside and it makes us happy
Stepping out with the front porch
We actively choose to enjoy this simple pleasure
In your pocket, in your pocket
It's always within reach and accessible
We're stepping out, get hip to the motion
We're moving forward with confidence
One step puts us in the groove
Our actions are simple and easy
Back to the shack for what it might lack
Returning to basics can be rewarding
One step forward, take the good life back
Make simple changes to bring joy back into your life
Fitting in the very world
We belong to this world
That creates us and relates us
It is the source of our existence
One a blessing, two a curse
Life has its ups and downs
Human nature, human nature
This is just how we are
Every life a lesson
Life is full of learning experiences
In humility, in humility
We should approach life with a humble mindset
Beauty graces the world
The world is filled with beautiful things
With simplicity, with simplicity
Some of the most beautiful things are simple
Let it be you, surely free you
Embrace simplicity to find true freedom
May your life be a pleasure you've found
May you find happiness and contentment in life
Let it move you, surely clue you
Allow this feeling of contentment to inspire and guide you
Bring your faith to a higher ground
Have faith in the simple things in life
There's the needle in the haystack
The good things in life are often hidden
Now you can lay all your worries down
Let go of your worries and enjoy the simple things
Let it lift you, gently shift you
Find joy and allow it to positively affect your life
Let it bring your world around
Experience the world in a new and positive way
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Written by: TARA NEVINS
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