Mushaboom
Feist Lyrics


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Helping the kids out of their coats
But wait the babies haven't been born, oh oh oh
Unpacking the bags and setting up
And planting lilacs and buttercups, oh oh oh

But in the meantime, I've got it hard
Second floor living without a yard
It may be years until the day
My dreams will match up with my pay

Old dirt road (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Knee deep snow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Old

I've got a man to stick it out
And make a home from a rented house, oh oh oh
And we'll collect the moments one by one
I guess that's how the future's done, oh oh oh

How many acres how much light
Tucked in the woods and out of sight
Talk to the neighbors and tip my cap
On a little road barely on the map

Old dirt road (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Knee deep snow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Old (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Old dirt road
Rambling rose (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Well earned soul, oh





Ooh
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Feist's "Mushaboom" paint a picture of a domestic and rooted life. The singer, while helping children with their coats, expresses her anticipation for the future - for the babies who have not been born yet, and for planting lilacs and buttercups. But she admits, in the meantime, life is difficult. She lives on the second floor of an apartment without a yard, and the reality of her current situation does not match up with her dreams.


However, she remains committed to creating a home with her partner. They collect moments and memories one by one, and she imagines a future on a little road barely on the map, tucked in the woods and out of sight. The song celebrates the beauty and satisfaction of a simpler life, with time to watch the fire as they grow, and a well-earned soul.


Overall, "Mushaboom" captures the longing for a gentle, settled life that takes pleasure in the small moments and simple pleasures, even while recognizing the hardships that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Helping the kids out of their coats
Assisting children in taking off their outerwear


But wait the babies haven't been born, oh oh oh
However, the babies have not yet been born


Unpacking the bags and setting up
Unpacking belongings and preparing


And planting lilacs and buttercups, oh oh oh
Also, planting lilacs and buttercups


But in the meantime, I've got it hard
Meanwhile, I am struggling


Second floor living without a yard
Living on the second floor without outdoor space


It may be years until the day
It could take years until the moment arrives


My dreams will match up with my pay
Until my aspirations correspond with my compensation


Old dirt road (mushaboom, mushaboom)
An ancient dirt path


Knee deep snow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Snow that is up to one's knees


Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Observing the fire as we mature


Old
Outdated


I've got a man to stick it out
I have a partner who will persist


And make a home from a rented house, oh oh oh
And create a home in a rented residence


And we'll collect the moments one by one
We will gather and appreciate each moment


I guess that's how the future's done, oh oh oh
I presume that's how to proceed into the future


How many acres how much light
How much land and sunshine


Tucked in the woods and out of sight
Nestled in the forest and not visible


Talk to the neighbors and tip my cap
Chatting with the neighbors and acknowledging them


On a little road barely on the map
On a small lane that is hardly marked


Rambling rose (mushaboom, mushaboom)
A climbing rosebush


Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we develop


Well earned soul, oh
A deserving soul


Ooh
Expression of musicality


Ooh
Expression of musicality




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leslie Feist

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@akky5357

Lyrics
Helping the kids out of their coats
But wait the babies haven't been born oh oh oh
Unpacking the bags and setting up
And planting lilacs and buttercups oh oh oh

But in the meantime I've got it hard
Second floor living without a yard
It may be years until the day
My dreams will match up with my pay

Old dirt road (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Knee deep snow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Old

I've got a man to stick it out
And make a home from a rented house oh oh oh
And we'll collect the moments one by one
I guess that's how the future's done oh oh oh

How many acres how much light
Tucked in the woods and out of sight
Talk to the neighbours and tip my cap
On a little road barely on the map

Old dirt road (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Knee deep snow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Old (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Old dirt road
Rambling rose (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom)
Well I'm sold

Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh



All comments from YouTube:

@echanos

This video deserves an HD update.

@therandomarchive2183

All there videos do

@adityabahari5216

no this is looks like classic

@EYE50MM

No, it deserves an 8k update.

@brynheimer306

@@adityabahari5216 👍 agreed😎

@jmssmith1146

The video doesn't need an update, needs replacing to reflect the goddess she is

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@_nathan978

When I was a child, few decades ago, Feist made me in love with this life. Her voice kept me optimistic and made the world colorful and joyful for me through some very tough times. I thank Feist on that, as I'm getting older (26 is older enough to me!) during the years and miss her and that time.

@yanelaloreto9645

The same

@KettiexD

Canada, we thank you for this woman

@bassbeardiful

KettiexD true. It does almost make up for nickelback

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