Indiana
S.Smith D.Gillespie O.Peterson Lyrics
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And it seems that I can see
The gleamin' candlelight,
Still shinin' bright,
Through the sycamores for me.
The new mown hay sends all its fragrance
From the fields I used to roam.
Then I long for my Indiana home.
Oh, I have always been a wanderer
Over land and sea,
Yet a moonbeam on the water
Casts a spell o'er me;
A vision fair I see,
Again I long to be;
Back home again in Indiana,
And it seems that I can see
The gleamin' candlelight,
Still shinin' bright,
Through the sycamores for me.
The new mown hay sends all its fragrance
From the fields I used to roam.
When I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash,
Then I long for my Indiana home,
Indiana home.
The song "Back Home Again in Indiana" by S. Smith D. Gillespie O. Peterson expresses the singer's nostalgia for his home state of Indiana. The lyrics describe the sights and sounds of Indiana that he associates with his childhood and evoke a strong longing to return there. The first verse paints a picture of the gentle countryside with the gleaming candlelight shining through the sycamore trees. The nostalgia is further amplified by the mention of the fragrance of new mown hay from the fields he used to roam. The mention of the Wabash River and moonlight on its waters intensifies the longing in the singer's heart for his Indiana home.
The second verse reveals the restlessness of the singer's wandering soul. Despite traveling the world over land and sea, the moonbeam on the water still casts a spell over him, and he longs to be transported to Indiana, where he sees a vision of home. The chorus repeats the feeling of seeing the gleaming candlelight through the sycamores and smelling the fragrance of the new mown hay that sends him on a dream of the moonlight on the Wabash, ultimately leading him to long for his Indiana home.
Line by Line Meaning
Back home again in Indiana,
Returning to my hometown in Indiana
And it seems that I can see The gleamin' candlelight, Still shinin' bright, Through the sycamores for me.
There is a comforting feeling of familiarity as I see the candlelight shining through the trees.
The new mown hay sends all its fragrance From the fields I used to roam.
The air carries the sweet smell of freshly cut hay from the places I used to explore.
When I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash, Then I long for my Indiana home.
Memories of experiencing the moonlight on the Wabash river make me yearn for my home state.
Oh, I have always been a wanderer Over land and sea, Yet a moonbeam on the water Casts a spell o'er me;
Despite my love for exploration, the magic of a moonbeam reflecting on the water still enchants me.
A vision fair I see, Again I long to be;
The beauty of the vision I see makes me long to return to Indiana.
Back home again in Indiana, And it seems that I can see The gleamin' candlelight, Still shinin' bright, Through the sycamores for me.
Returning home to Indiana, the sight of the shining candlelight through the trees brings me a sense of peace.
The new mown hay sends all its fragrance From the fields I used to roam. When I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash, Then I long for my Indiana home,
The nostalgic scent of freshly cut hay reminds me of the fields I once explored, and I yearn for the moonlit Wabash river and my Indiana home.
Indiana home.
A reminder of the comfort and joy that Indiana represents for me.
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Written by: James F. Hanley, Ballard McDonald
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@@boombattlefields9123 A lovely question - I get this occasionally the answer is a 2 parter!
1. Yes your face will reflect the last expression you were making at the time of your passing depending on the stage of Rigor Mortis you're in when you're found.
HOWEVER
2. It won't stay that way. Rigor Mortis starts setting in between 6 to 12 hours post mortem. Next phase is around 24 to 36 hours post mortem, the person will be in the 'full rigor' phase. This phase will make it harder to bend the limbs as the embalmer, though it is possible. FINALLY once about 48 to 72 hours have passed post mortem for the person [without being found] they will be back in their 'noodle like' state. Similar to the first couple hours after passing.
In conclusion: Yes you might have a strange face at your time of death but if you get embalmed or will be viewed by your family, the mortician can easily make your expression more peaceful and calming to view for your family members lol
@JWP452
Every single person who observed Holly in jail during those last 48 hours should be prosecuted.
@mrskath8284
yes
@Glum1964
This is shameful. I hope changes are enforced immediately, and those “humans” who failed her, held accountable. She was not given a life sentence.
@vincetelles3767
I agree 💯 and put away in prison. This is disgusting. How do people treat someone like that? It's just sickening and sad.
@sandradivine5038
@Jim agreed
@sandradivine5038
@Vince Telles agreed
@DawsonTradeEmbalming
I'm a mortician and I treat corpses with more respect than those jail employees showed towards Holly. I hope the family gets justice
@dennise8778
God bless you!🙏
@boombattlefields9123
Hey, random question I have from my childhood- if I die with a silly face, does it stay on me forever? My mother told me that when I was 6 and it freaked me out, so I always wanted to know the answer from a professional.
@emilyfsdhfbsdjkfsdf6177
@@boombattlefields9123 nah cuz theyll probably close your eyes or whatever and your face doesnt freeze when you die im pretty sure