The Great Outdoors
George E. Wilkins Lyrics
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If you′ve just been wishin' bout goin′ fishin'
And you're still on the shore
Grab your campin′ gear and meet us right here
We got all kinds of fun in store!
It′s time for a vacation
For some rest and relaxation
Ain't nothin′ like the great outdoors to ease your soul!
Ain't nothin′ like the great outdoors to keep you from growin' old
If your mind′s been hazy, and you're feelin' lazy and down on all fours
Then join us bears and suck up some air in the great outdoors!
(Welcome to the Country Bear Jamboree Vacation Hoedown!)
(Got on my old camp T-shirt. Still fits... kinda... and I′m rarin′ to go! How about you boys?)
(Just lead the way, Henry!)
(All right!)
(Snoring)
(Melvin!)
(Wake up!)
(Huh?)
(The way you're always hibernatin′, you must be part bear!)
(Aw, heck, I'm only part moose as it is!)
(Here we go!)
Us bears, we do love nature, and trampin′ through the woods
Us bears, we do love fishin' every hour if we could
Us bears, we do love singin′ in country harmony!
And if y'all won't join us, we′ll chase you up a tree!
(Now that′s real country, boys!)
The Great Outdoors by George E. Wilkins is a song that emphasizes the pleasure in vacationing and spending time in nature. The song begins by encouraging listeners to do more than wish they were outdoors, to grab their camping gear and join the fun in the great outdoors. The song assures listeners that they will experience rest, relaxation and fun if they join in the activities. The chorus of the song reiterates the benefits of the great outdoors by stating that it eases the soul and keeps one from growing old. The song concludes by expressing the love for nature and the country in the form of singing in harmony and chasing those who won't join them up a tree.
Line by Line Meaning
If you′ve just been wishin' bout goin′ fishin'
If you've been thinking about going fishing
And you're still on the shore
And you haven't gone yet
Grab your campin′ gear and meet us right here
Get your camping gear and come meet us
We got all kinds of fun in store!
We have a lot of fun planned
It′s time for a vacation
It's time for a break
For some rest and relaxation
To rest and relax
Forget your cares, and join us bears in the great outdoors!
Don't worry and come join us outside
Ain't nothin′ like the great outdoors to ease your soul!
Being outside is good for the soul
Ain't nothin′ like the great outdoors to keep you from growin' old
Being outside keeps you young
If your mind′s been hazy, and you're feelin' lazy and down on all fours
If you've been feeling lazy and unmotivated
Then join us bears and suck up some air in the great outdoors!
Come outside with us and breathe in some fresh air
Us bears, we do love nature, and trampin′ through the woods
We bears love nature and walking through the woods
Us bears, we do love fishin' every hour if we could
We bears love fishing all the time
Us bears, we do love singin′ in country harmony!
We bears love singing country music together
And if y'all won't join us, we′ll chase you up a tree!
If you don't join us, we'll playfully chase you
Writer(s): George E. Wilkins
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.