Farmer John
Neil Young & Crazy Horse (Live) Lyrics
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Yeah the one, with the champagne eyes
I love the way she walks, I love the way she talks
I love the way she wiggles, she wiggles when she walks
Farmer John, I'm in love with your daughter. oh
Yeah the one, with the champagne eyes
Farmer John, I'm in love with your daughter, oh
I love the way she walks, I love the way she talks
I love the way she moves, she moves it, she moves me, move it
Farmer John, I'm in love with your daughter, oh
Yeah the one, with the champagne eyes
Farmer John, I'm in love with your daughter
Yeah the one, with the champagne eyes
The song "Farmer John" by Neil Young is a cover of the song originally recorded by Don and Dewey in 1959. This version by Neil Young is a classic rock song that tells the story of a young man who is in love with Farmer John's daughter. The young man loves everything about her, including the way she walks, talks and moves. He is so enamored that he is expressing his love for her to her father, Farmer John. The refrain repeats this sentiment throughout the song, solidifying the young man's feelings for the daughter.
The lyrics of the song are simple, yet effective in conveying the message of young love. The use of the phrase "champagne eyes" to describe the daughter adds a level of sophistication to the lyrics, implying that she is not only beautiful but also refined. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the young man's love and devotion to the daughter and his bravery in openly expressing his feelings to her father.
Overall, "Farmer John" is a fun, upbeat song that captures the feeling of young love and the bravery required to express those feelings. It is an ode to the power of love and the lengths one will go to profess it.
Line by Line Meaning
Farmer John, I'm in love with your daughter
Neil is confessing his love for Farmer John's daughter.
Yeah the one, with the champagne eyes
Neil is specifying which of Farmer John's daughters he is in love with.
I love the way she walks, I love the way she talks
Neil is admiring the way the daughter walks and talks.
I love the way she wiggles, she wiggles when she walks
Neil finds the way the daughter moves very attractive, even when walking.
Farmer John, I'm in love with your daughter. oh
Neil is repeating his confession of love for emphasis.
I love the way she moves, she moves it, she moves me, move it
Neil is further emphasizing how enticing the daughter's movements are to him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don F. Harris, Dewey Jr Terry
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Mark Desmarais
Definitely the godfather of grunge..great job!
Louis Sachs
❤
Juan Vladimir Fernández Poblete
Que bueno este joven , jajajaja es lo máximo Neil Young un tremendo exponente del Rock.
epip d
Saw Neil and Crazy Horse at University of NC in Chapel Hill around about the same time as this. It was awesome, more than awesome and Neil and Crazy Horse put on one Jammin' Powerful Concert. Was so much fun and I will never forget that magical night.
Gloria Bermudez
Hey Neil just keep whamming that guitar! A great rock fest! Love ❤️
Danae Hamling
Iconic 5 star❤
Roberto Collao
Es mi Dinosaurio del rock
Beandip Cartography
"Farmer John
I'm in love with yer daughter
she's the one
with the champagne otter ...."
swarm
(Whoa-oh-ohhh)
David Langlois
I was there.