Heart of the Wood
Joey Rory Lyrics
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I'd love the time we spent and I'd go everywhere he went
We'd end up on some old deer trail
And I'd listen hard as he would spin his tales
We were in a field of stumps he said I got a new one for you hon
These trees once stood tall and I'm the man that made them fall
I cut 'em up, sanded them down
past the bark and all the scars
Our home was in the heart of those old trees
God bless who sowed those seeds
A hundred years and they just grew
And only heaven knew what they'd be, to our family
All that time to become what they should
you know Our home was in the heart of the wood
He smiled, said there's my favorite one, pointed at a cherry stump
He said I couldn't afford the one at Sears so the good lord planted one right here
He carved out what he saw within and he gave it to my dad when he turned ten
Past the bark and all the scars
There was a guitar in the heart of that old tree
All from just one seed
A hundred years and it just grew
And only heaven knew just what it'd be
And how that tree could sing
All the time to become what it should
There were songs in the heart of the wood
He said we can mark a tree to keep from getting lost
and it'll always point our way home like that old rugged cross
A hundred years and it just grew and only heaven knew what it'd be
And who'd hang on that tree it held the Son of God like it should
But I know it broke the heart of the wood
i think what made granddaddy great was that he didn't work all day
I'd love the time we spent
"Heart of the Wood" by Joey + Rory is an emotive country song that reflects on the sentimental and familial values of a man's life. The songwriter seems to narrate her childhood memories of her grandfather, who she adored for his peculiar lifestyle choices. She portrayed him as a man who didn't work all day, but cherished the time he spent with family and in nature. The song's central theme revolves around the memories of her grandfather teaching her valuable life lessons and taking her on adventures in the woods.
The song's narrative arc is extended metaphorical and points to the fact that the wooden relics of the forest have absorbed the love and emotions of those who walked among them. The lines, "past the bark and all the scars, Our home was in the heart of those old trees" and "Our home was in the heart of the wood" signifies that the forest provided a sense of shelter and belonging, and over the years, the wooded areas had become valuable repositories of past family memories.
Contributed by Bentley H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rochelle Malstead
Your music is beautiful because it shines through a pure heart, Gods glory overflowing! I could listen to you blessed souls FOREVER!! Lol !!
ChickOnRadio
Hi Rochelle! I have to agree with you here. Steve and I got to see Rory in Royal City a few months ago. The chairs were hard, but it was worth it.
Lew Reagan
voice of an Angel
We Are Roses
I love them so much, wish more people knew about them.
Asa Erickson
You are a good singer
flysubcompact
@micah salabarria I just listened to this song (fell in love with it) and I can tell you why these folks don't get enough air time. They have a clean integrity about them that doesn't mesh in the mainstream. Unfortunately so.
Micah Salabarria
Its sad that not many people know about them.
April King
BEST country music duo ever!
Rebecca Greene
bless y'all. you guys could change this ugly world. I love your music. I grew up alone in foster care and put up for adoption but never got a family. my dad passed when I was four of cancer and he made numerous things outta wood for us kids. I'm 32 and the beautiful jewelry box he made I still have. people need to reconnect with faith and you guys bring that to the table with your music. I could listen for hours and I do I have all your CDs but one. I've made some not so gd choices in life but I'm recovering and your music makes me know I chose the right path for me and my family. my children thank you Joey and Rory for being you <3
Rebecca Greene
Yes def they do Heather thank you and best wishes to you and your family aswell