Cotton Fields
Shanes Lyrics
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My mama would rock me in the cradle
In them old cotton fields back home
It was down in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
In them old cotton fields back home.
Oh, when them cotton bolls get rotten
You can't pick very much cotton
It was down in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
In them old cotton fields back home.
When I was a little bitty baby
My mama would rock me in the cradle
In them old cotton fields back home
It was down in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
In them old cotton fields back home.
Oh, when them cotton bolls get rotten
You can't pick very much cotton
In them old cotton fields back home.
It was down in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
In them old cotton fields back home.
When I was a little bitty baby
My mama would rock me in the cradle
In them old cotton fields back home
It was down in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
In them old cotton fields back home.
In them old cotton fields back home.
Shane's song "Cotton Fields" is a nostalgic tribute to his childhood memories growing up in the South, particularly in Louisiana where he spent his early years. The song expresses the simplicity and beauty of life in those days, where families would gather to pick cotton in the fields. Shane reminisces about his mother rocking him in his cradle as a baby, evoking feelings of warmth and comfort associated with a simpler time.
While the song has a nostalgic tone, it also touches on the harsh realities of life in the cotton fields. The line "Oh, when them cotton bolls get rotten, you can't pick very much cotton" acknowledges the struggles of those who worked in the fields, and the economic challenges that came with it. Despite these challenges, however, the song remains upbeat and optimistic, celebrating the hard work and community spirit of those who made a living in the fields.
In conclusion, "Cotton Fields" is a wistful and heartfelt tribute to a bygone era in American history. It captures the essence of life in the South, with its simple pleasures and hardships alike, and reminds us of the resilience and strength of those who lived it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a little bitty baby
As a young and innocent baby
My mama would rock me in the cradle
My mother would gently sway me in a rocking bed
In them old cotton fields back home
In the familiar and nostalgic fields of harvested cotton
It was down in Louisiana
The location was in the southern state of Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
Approximately one mile from the city of Texarkana
Oh, when them cotton bolls get rotten
When the cotton plant structures decay
You can't pick very much cotton
The yield of cotton is greatly reduced
In them old cotton fields back home.
In the familiar and nostalgic fields of harvested cotton
When I was a little bitty baby
As a young and innocent baby
My mama would rock me in the cradle
My mother would gently sway me in a rocking bed
In them old cotton fields back home
In the familiar and nostalgic fields of harvested cotton
It was down in Louisiana
The location was in the southern state of Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
Approximately one mile from the city of Texarkana
Oh, when them cotton bolls get rotten
When the cotton plant structures decay
You can't pick very much cotton
The yield of cotton is greatly reduced
In them old cotton fields back home.
In the familiar and nostalgic fields of harvested cotton
When I was a little bitty baby
As a young and innocent baby
My mama would rock me in the cradle
My mother would gently sway me in a rocking bed
In them old cotton fields back home
In the familiar and nostalgic fields of harvested cotton
It was down in Louisiana
The location was in the southern state of Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
Approximately one mile from the city of Texarkana
In them old cotton fields back home.
In the familiar and nostalgic fields of harvested cotton
Writer(s): TRADITIONAL
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.