The Big Country
Moross Jerome Lyrics
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See the lonesome midnight cowboy)
Once his hopes were high as the sky
Once a dream was easy to buy
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
Hearts are made for caring
Life is made for sharing
(Midnight cowboy, midnight cowboy
See the lonesome midnight cowboy)
Once his hopes were high as the sky
Once a dream was easy to buy
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
Hearts are made for caring
Life is made for sharing
Love is all that's left in the end
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
Love is all that's left in the end
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
The lyrics of Moross Jerome's song "The Big Country" capture the melancholic image of a midnight cowboy who had high hopes and dreams but ultimately became a victim of life's harsh realities. The verses describe how the cowboy's enthusiastic and ambitious dreams were easily ignited, but then quickly turned into bitter disappointments. He learned the hard way that life can be cruel and unforgiving, and that it takes more than just hope and dreams to succeed.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of love and care in life, as they are all that truly matter in the end. The cowboy's loneliness is palpable, and the repeated phrase "See the lonesome midnight cowboy" adds to the sense of sadness and despair that permeates throughout the song. The final stanza brings a hopeful note, suggesting that love can still make a difference and hold a dream together.
Overall, "The Big Country" is a poignant reminder of how life can be both beautiful and devastating, and how love and care are the things that truly matter in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight cowboy, midnight cowboy
The song is about a lonely cowboy who rides out into the night sky in search of something, and the song starts by addressing him.
See the lonesome midnight cowboy
He is a lonely cowboy riding into the darkness of the night, searching for something he may never find.
Once his hopes were high as the sky
At some point, he had a lot of hope and dreams of a better life.
Once a dream was easy to buy
His dreams used to come easily, and he had no problem believing that he could have them.
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
Sadly, he had his hopes dashed by life's harsh reality much too soon.
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
He learned that life can be lonely and unforgiving.
Hearts are made for caring
Jerome suggests that humans are meant to care for one another and be there for others.
Life is made for sharing
Life is meant to be shared with others, and not to be experienced alone.
Love is all that's left in the end
When everything else fades away, love is the only thing that remains.
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love can change someone's life, and help them through tough times.
Love can hold a dream together
Love can help someone hold onto their dreams and not give up on them.
Love is all that lasts forever
Love is something that endures through all obstacles and time, and continues on forever.
Love can hold a dream together
Love has the ability to keep someone's dreams alive, and to not give up on them.
Love is all that lasts forever
Love is something that consistently withstands the test of time.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME MOROSS
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KENZOWAL
This is absolutely the best rendition of this, stirring, compelling, breathtaking theme. Listen to all the others on You Tube and see if you don't agree. Each note is played for all it's worth by an inspired world-class orchestra, arranger and conductor. Each fortissimo stresses the grandeur of the view of yet another jaw-dropping art work of the great spirit, while mankind's modifications are overlaid by the orchestra's mezzo-piano. The stress of the tympani over the snare drum imparts another dimension of majesty . Other versions insert an intermezzo here and there to suit the conductor's needs. This version does not. It's straight by the book, note for note. My pick for outstanding western theme song and score of the 20th century. It's too bad the movie itself couldn't keep up with the score.
Shanghai Benny II
I also find it an electrifying rendition that lends itself to a flight of fantasy.
Paulo Dipe
This awesome Song belongs to my heart, because it remembers my beloved father that died some years ago...This was the soundrack of the movie he loved so much...So I never forgot it and Forever it Will be playing in my heart!
Bill Gund
Incredible! Every time I hear this, I get goosebumps!
Captain Quirk
Me too! :-)
carol taurua
This wonderful piece of music brings to mind my journey to the United States of America in 1995 (flying from New Zealand). Flying over the Grand Canyon was a wonderful highlight. Every time I hear it I think not only of the Grand Canyon but also of our wonderful Southern Alps of the South Island of NZ
John Ratican
A little late, but I am glad you enjoyed your visit to my country. Peace!
Michael Cameron
Lest we forget what a grand country we are blessed to live in!!!
Shanghai Benny II
Amen
Chasworth
Im in Catford London 🫤