Old Man Luedecke (Chris Luedecke) is a singer and banjo player living near … Read Full Bio ↴Old Man Luedecke (Chris Luedecke) is a singer and banjo player living near Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Old Man Luedecke left the big old city of Toronto, met a girl in the Yukon, fell in love, bought a banjo and fell in love again. After a couple of years of love and banjo and the makings of a brilliant performing career in sunny Halifax, he returned to the Yukon with his sweethearts. There he woodshedded. He wrote a ton of songs over the next year and a half. He held regular gigs playing banjo in a gambling hall with can-can girls and in a honky tonk called the Snakepit accompanying piano barnacle Bob. Even made an appearance at the Dawson City Music Festival. After a time, he left again for Halifax to renew musical acquaintances and record his debut CD Mole in the Ground. That CD has become a smash on college radio, was featured on CBC's Atlantic Airwaves and is a hot item in stores and at shows. He continues to live in Halifax and perform there and around the country to ever-wider acclaims. His stage show blends hokum and inspiration into powerful and fun entertainment that will delight young and old. He's still sweet on the girl he met up there in Yukon, and the banjo

http://www.oldmanluedecke.ca

Mountain Plain
Old Man Luedecke Lyrics

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Mountain Plain

Mountain plain full of pain how I ache to be at home
Prairie skies I wonder why I left you so all alone
One more ride, just one more ride and I will rest my hide
Frankly dear, when you’re not here, I’m alone

Just like lone old oil pump, I am lost in thought

In the field, slowly seeking, something I should not
But when the rodeo’s done on Monday morning, I'll ride home with you
In the meantime, I'll be missing you

Followed my dreams, until it seems that I’d rather be at home
I did it right, I did it wrong but it took to god damned long
One more ride, just one more ride and I will be by your side
Frankly dear, when you’re not here, I’m alone

Just like lone old oil pump, I am lost in thought
In the field, slowly seeking, something I should not
But when the rodeo’s done on Monday morning, I'll ride home with you
In the meantime, I'll be missing you

I’ve hung on for way too long, I’ve been thrown and broke and bruised
I may not win but then again I’ve finally found the strength to lose
One more ride, just one more ride and I will be satisfied
Frankly dear, when I’m not here I’m at home

Just like lone old oil pump, I am lost in thought
In the field, slowly seeking, something I should not
But when the rodeo’s done on Monday morning, I'll ride home with you
In the meantime, I'll be missing you

Oh in the meantime, I'll be missing you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Old Man Luedecke's "Mountain Plain" tell the story of a restless cowboy who has left his home in the prairie skies to follow his dreams. However, despite achieving some measure of success, he finds himself wracked with pain and aching to return home. He longs for just one more ride before returning home to rest his hide, but in the meantime, he is lost in thought, seeking something he should not. The cowboy reflects on his journey, admitting that he did things right and wrong, but it ultimately took too long. He has been thrown, broke, and bruised, but he has finally found the strength to lose. Despite all of this, he misses his home and longs to be back by his sweetheart's side.

The song is a reflection on the struggle between following one's dreams and longing for the comfort and familiarity of home. The character in the song has achieved some level of success, but he realizes that it has come at a cost. He longs for the simplicity and peace of the mountain plain and prairie skies, and he yearns to be reunited with the person he loves. The song is a poignant reminder of the importance of home and the sacrifices we make in pursuit of our dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Mountain plain full of pain how I ache to be at home
The singer is feeling homesick and wishes to be back where they feel comfortable and at ease, rather than in this uncomfortable and painful place.

Prairie skies I wonder why I left you so all alone
The singer is questioning their decision to leave behind the familiar and comforting landscapes of the prairie for this mountain plain, leaving everything they knew behind.

One more ride, just one more ride and I will rest my hide
The singer is exhausted and worn out after their travels, and is looking forward to completing one final journey before finally finding rest and relaxation.

Frankly dear, when you’re not here, I’m alone
The artist is addressing someone they care about deeply, admitting that they feel lonely and lost without them.

Just like lone old oil pump, I am lost in thought
The artist compares themselves to an old, disused oil pump, abandoned and left to rust, lost in their own thoughts and emotions.

In the field, slowly seeking, something I should not
Despite feeling lost and alone, the singer is still searching for something important to them, though they may not fully understand or recognize what that is.

But when the rodeo’s done on Monday morning, I'll ride home with you
The singer is looking forward to the end of this difficult journey and anticipates finally reuniting with someone they care about, ready to leave this harsh environment behind.

In the meantime, I'll be missing you
The artist expresses their ongoing longing and sadness for the person they care about, as they struggle to find their way back home.

I’ve hung on for way too long, I’ve been thrown and broke and bruised
The artist has been through a lot during their travels and feels worn down and battered, having held on for too long to something that has been difficult and painful.

I may not win but then again I’ve finally found the strength to lose
Despite the difficulties faced and the potential for failure, the artist has found within themselves the strength to move forward even in the face of loss or defeat.

Just like lone old oil pump, I am lost in thought
Repeating the previous verse, the singer is still feeling lost and disconnected from their surroundings, a solitary figure lost in thought and emotion.

But when the rodeo’s done on Monday morning, I'll ride home with you
Repeating the previous verse, the artist is still looking forward to the end of their journey and a happy reunion with the person they love.

In the meantime, I'll be missing you
Repeating the previous verse, the singer is still struggling with their emotions and yearning for the person they care about, even though they know they will soon be reunited.

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