Out Of Nowhere
The Boilermaker Jazz Band Lyrics
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Like the seasons, he'll come and he'll go
Just as free as a bird and as good as his word
That's why everybody loves him so
Always leaving his spoon in his coffee
Tucks his napkin up under his chin
And that yellow cow-pie is so mellow it's ripe
Every Friday he'll go fishing, down on his favorite lake
But he only hooks a perch or two, the whale got away
Looks like we warm the steak
Someday there'll be no more Old Folks
What a lonesome old town this will be
Children's voice at play, will be still for a day
The day they take the Old Folks away
The Boilermaker Jazz Band's "Out of Nowhere" is a song that captures the essence of a beloved elderly man who is affectionately called Old Folks. This man, who is like the seasons, comes and goes freely, and everybody loves him because he is as good as his word and he lives without any restrictions. The first stanza of the song describes Old Folks' idiosyncrasies. He leaves his spoon in his coffee and tucks his napkin under his chin. The song observes that even though his habits might be quirky, he is still lovable, and his behavior should not be judged.
In the second stanza of the song, Old Folks' love for fishing is highlighted. He goes fishing every Friday on his favorite lake, and although he only catches a few fish, he still looks forward to the catch of the day. Everyone loves Old Folks because of his carefree nature, and they know that every time he comes around, there is never a dull moment. The final stanza of the song has a somber tone. The song speculates about a time when "there'll be no more Old Folks," and the town will be desolate. The song paints a visual picture of how children's voices at play will be silenced for a day when they take the Old Folks away.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone knows him as Old Folks
Old Folks is a well-known person who is widely recognized by people.
Like the seasons, he'll come and he'll go
Old Folks is like the seasons, he will occasionally show up and then leave.
Just as free as a bird and as good as his word
Old Folks is very free-spirited and trustworthy just like a bird.
That's why everybody loves him so
Due to his any positive traits, everyone admires him.
Always leaving his spoon in his coffee
Old Folks has a habit of leaving his spoon inside of his coffee mug.
Tucks his napkin up under his chin
He usually puts his napkin around his chin area while eating.
And that yellow cow-pie is so mellow it's ripe
There is a yellow cow-pie that is a little too ripe and Old Folks seems to enjoy it.
But you needn't be ashamed of him
There is no reason to feel embarrassed of Old Folks.
Every Friday he'll go fishing, down on his favorite lake
On Fridays, Old Folks goes to his favorite lake to fish.
But he only hooks a perch or two, the whale got away
During his fishing trips, Old Folks is only able to catch a per or two and the bigger fish always gets away.
Looks like we warm the steak
It appears that they will have to warm up their steak.
Someday there'll be no more Old Folks
One day Old Folks will no longer be around.
What a lonesome old town this will be
Once Old Folks is gone, the town will become a very lonesome place.
Children's voice at play, will be still for a day
For a day, the playful voices of children will become silent when Old Folks is gone.
The day they take the Old Folks away
Once they take Old Folks away, things will never be the same again.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEDETTE LEE HILL, WILLARD ROBISON
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