Alberta Bound
Paul Brandt Lyrics
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My truck tore across Montana
Ian Tyson sang a lonesome lullaby
And so I cranked up the radio
Cause there's just a little more to go
Before i cross the border at that sweet grass sign
[Chorus]
This piece of heaven that I've found
Rocky mountains and black fertile ground
Everything I need beneath that big blue sky
Doesn't matter where I go
This place will always be my home
Yeah I've been Alberta bound for all my life
And I'll be Alberta bound until I die
It's a pride that's been passed down to me
Deep as coal mines
Wide as farmers fields
Yeah I've got independence I'm my veins
Maybe its my down home redneck roots
Or these dusty old Alberta boots
Like a Chinook wind keeps coming back again
[Chorus]
Oh it doesn't matter where I go
This place will always be my home
I have been Alberta bound for all my life
And I'll be Alberta bound until I die
The lyrics to Paul Brandt's song "Alberta Bound" describe the feeling of pride and attachment that the singer feels towards his home province of Alberta. The opening verse sets the scene as the singer drives towards the Canadian border, listening to the music of Ian Tyson, a famous Alberta-born country artist. The chorus expresses the overwhelming sense of belonging and contentment that the singer feels, as he describes the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and fertile ground of his home province. He declares that he will always be Alberta bound, no matter where he goes or what he does, as it is ingrained in his identity and his sense of self.
The second verse reinforces this theme of being deeply connected to one's roots and history, as the singer mentions the coal mines and farm fields that are emblematic of Alberta's industrial and agricultural heritage. He also alludes to his own personal characteristics, such as his independence and his "down home redneck roots," which he attributes to his upbringing in Alberta. The final verse concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's steadfast devotion to his home province.
Overall, "Alberta Bound" is a heartfelt tribute to the beauty and spirit of Alberta, and the pride that its residents feel in calling it home.
Line by Line Meaning
The sign said: Forty miles to Canada
I saw a signpost that indicated it was forty miles to Canada.
My truck tore across Montana
I was driving my truck at a high speed across Montana.
Ian Tyson sang a lonesome lullaby
I heard a sad song sung by Ian Tyson.
And so I cranked up the radio
I turned up the volume on the radio.
Cause there's just a little more to go
I am almost at my destination.
Before i cross the border at that sweet grass sign
I will reach the border and cross it when I see the 'sweet grass' sign.
[Chorus]
I am proud to be heading to Alberta, a beautiful place that I consider home.
It's a pride that's been passed down to me
I am proud of my heritage and my connection to this place, which has been instilled in me from generations before.
Deep as coal mines
My connection to Alberta is strong, like the deep coal mines in the region.
Wide as farmers fields
My connection to Alberta is expansive, like the fields tended by hardworking farmers.
Yeah I've got independence I'm my veins
I am fiercely independent, a trait that is inherent in the people of Alberta.
Maybe its my down home redneck roots
Perhaps my connection to Alberta is due to my humble, rural background.
Or these dusty old Alberta boots
My connection to Alberta is represented by the boots that I wear, which have been worn in this land for many years.
Like a Chinook wind keeps coming back again
My connection to Alberta is enduring, like the Chinook wind that regularly returns to the region.
[Chorus]
I am proud to be heading to Alberta, a beautiful place that I consider home.
Oh it doesn't matter where I go
No matter where I travel, Alberta will always be my true home.
This place will always be my home
I am proud to be from Alberta, a place that will always hold a special place in my heart.
I have been Alberta bound for all my life
My connection to Alberta has been a constant in my life, from my earliest memories to the present day.
And I'll be Alberta bound until I die
I will always be connected to Alberta, from my birth until my death.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryan Adams
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@cskvision
Edmonton born & raised. This is my anthem every time I cross the border back home. Proud to be Albertan
@crystalmoonprodctions3961
Hello from the city in the south
@chicoharper6711
Hear that. Its almost a daily thing. For me. Just dont know. When i will be coming back to e town
@calehutchings2836
Calgary born and raised. Alberta Represent baby <3
@andrewyoung9751
Hell yeah brother! (BC'r turned Albertan)
@johngagnon8122
Hello from the hat. Proud to be albertan
@ZineSG
Went down to Alberta for the first time this year. Coming from europe it was so awesome to see the hospitality, beauty and warmth in this province. The people here made me feel like Alberta was my home away from home. I will definitely be back someday!
@ravenmoonspicer4781
You appreciate it so much more if you were not born or raised here. I remember seeing the wild horses and thinking...just...wow.
(Lived in Chile, Germany, France, Italy Spain, USA, Mexico).
Alps and Andes also have fantastic mountains.
@Volfgang8814
Texas North. One decade in Sherwood Park.
https://youtube.com/shorts/BmqbO4aIhPo?si=d2XW9FtWS26yso_H
@johngagnon8122
You are always welcome.