Raise The Barn
Keith Urban Lyrics


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Well, there ain''t no strangers when you're
Swingin' a hammer side-by-side, oh
Yeah, we had a little setback
But ain't nothin' gonna stop this southern pride, no, no

So heave-ho, let's pull together now, boys
Once again this town's gonna make some noise
[Chorus]
We'll be square-dancin', toe-tappin'
We'll be kickin' up our heels to the Cotton-Eyed Joe
Music and laughter, gonna raise the rafters
A little boot-slidin' across the floor
Do a little hand-holdin', hay-rollin'
Strollin' with your honey by your side
Dixie cups and paper plates
Fiddle tunes and Amazin' Grace
Hallelujah, gonna raise the barn tonight

Well, the Lord, he was willin'
But the creek, it did rise up any how
And the bossman don't seem to care
So it's up to us to gather 'round

The stars'll shine a little brighter than before
It's gonna come alive when we swing open the doors and...

[Chorus]

So heave-ho, let's pull together now, boys
Once again this town's gonna make some noise
Everybody make some noise

[Chorus]

We'll be square-dancin', toe-tappin'
We'll be kickin' up our heels to the Cotton-Eyed Joe
Music and laughter, gonna raise the rafters
A little boot-slidin' across the floor
Do a little hand-holdin', hay-rollin'
Strollin' with your honey by your side
Dixie cups and paper plates
Fiddle tunes and Amazin' Grace
Hallelujah, gonna raise the barn tonight
So come on now, let's gather 'round




Gonna give it up and all throw down
Hallelujah, gonna raise the barn tonight

Overall Meaning

Keith Urban's song Raise The Barn is about a community coming together to rebuild their community barn after a natural disaster. Despite facing setbacks and obstacles, the community band together with the common goal of rebuilding their beloved barn which holds so many memories and celebrations. The lyrics express how the act of working together and contributing to a greater cause creates a sense of unity and celebration. The song celebrates the Southern pride and tradition of barn raisings, where neighbors and friends would come together to build a barn for a fellow farmer or community member in need. The chorus brings in the element of music and dance, creating a festive atmosphere with square dancing, toe-tapping, kickin' up heels, hand-holding, hay-rolling, and fiddle tunes. The song ends with an invitation for all to gather round, work together and celebrate the sense of community and togetherness that comes from working towards a common goal.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, there ain't no strangers when you're Swingin' a hammer side-by-side, oh
Working together on a shared task creates camaraderie and dissolves any sense of unfamiliarity or discomfort


Yeah, we had a little setback But ain't nothin' gonna stop this southern pride, no, no
Despite encountering a challenge, our regional identity will not be diminished


So heave-ho, let's pull together now, boys Once again this town's gonna make some noise
Let's work together and generate excitement for an upcoming event


We'll be square-dancin', toe-tappin' We'll be kickin' up our heels to the Cotton-Eyed Joe Music and laughter, gonna raise the rafters A little boot-slidin' across the floor Do a little hand-holdin', hay-rollin' Strollin' with your honey by your side Dixie cups and paper plates Fiddle tunes and Amazin' Grace Hallelujah, gonna raise the barn tonight
We will celebrate our community and traditions through lively music and dance, as well as down-home food and drink


Well, the Lord, he was willin' But the creek, it did rise up any how And the bossman don't seem to care So it's up to us to gather 'round
Despite unforeseen circumstances and a lack of leadership, let's come together to accomplish our goals


The stars'll shine a little brighter than before It's gonna come alive when we swing open the doors and...
By completing our task, we will bring increased energy and joy to our community


So come on now, let's gather 'round Gonna give it up and all throw down Hallelujah, gonna raise the barn tonight
Let's unite and put forth our best effort, resulting in a successful and memorable event




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEITH LIONEL URBAN, MONTY POWELL

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