Out In The Country
Natural Child Lyrics


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All the same in our city here
It's always hot then it is out here
Out in the country we can settle down
Out in the country we can move around

It's music playing down at every bar
Nobody dancing, seems to care at all
Out in the country it ain't no stop
Well, I ain't grooving, I pick up my guitar

I got something wanna say to you
Ain't nothing wrong with nothing to do




I ain't busy and I ain't bored
City looking out of my back door

Overall Meaning

The song Out In The Country by Natural Child paints a clear picture of urban versus rural life. The opening lines, "All the same in our city here, It's always hot then it is out here" suggest that in the city, everything feels repetitive and predictable. The contrast of being "out in the country" conjures up images of wide open spaces and tranquility. The song evokes a sense of freedom and the ability to slow down and take life at your own pace.


The second verse talks about the nightlife in the city. The "music playing down at every bar" suggests that there is always something going on, but the fact that "nobody's dancing" indicates that people are not enjoying it as much as they could be. In contrast, "out in the country it ain't no stop," meaning there may be less in the way of night-time entertainment, but there is still plenty of joy to be found in being outdoors and finding your own forms of entertainment. The line, "well, I ain't grooving, I pick up my guitar" is also telling - this is someone who finds their own enjoyment in playing music rather than trying to fit in with the party scene.


The chorus of "I got something wanna say to you, Ain't nothing wrong with nothing to do, I ain't busy and I ain't bored, City looking out of my back door" could be seen as a reminder to appreciate the simple things in life. Having "nothing to do" might not seem appealing at first, but it can be a chance to slow down and take some time for oneself. The singer is content in their own company - not "bored," nor feeling the need to fill their time purely for the sake of it.


Line by Line Meaning

All the same in our city here
Everyone is the same in this city


It's always hot than it is out here
The weather is hotter here than it is in the country


Out in the country we can settle down
In the countryside, we have the chance to relax and establish ourselves


Out in the country we can move around
In the countryside, we have the freedom to travel around and explore


It's music playing down at every bar
Music is constantly playing in every bar


Nobody dancing, seems to care at all
No one seems interested in dancing or having fun


Out in the country it ain't no stop
In the countryside, there is no lack of entertainment


Well, I ain't grooving, I pick up my guitar
Instead of dancing, the author chooses to play music


I got something wanna say to you
The author has a message to convey


Ain't nothing wrong with nothing to do
There is nothing wrong with having nothing to do


I ain't busy and I ain't bored
The author is neither busy nor bored


City looking out of my back door
The city can be seen from the author's back door in the countryside




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