Don't Fence Me In
The Frank & Joe Show Lyrics
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Let me ride through the wide open country that I love, don't fence me in.
Oh let me be by myself in the evening breeze,
And listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees,
Send me off forever but I ask you please, don't fence me in.
Just turn me loose and I'll straddle on my saddle underneath the western skies.
On my cayuse let me wander over yonder till I see the mountains rise.
Gaze at the moon till I lose my senses,
Can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences, don't fence me in.
The song Don't Fence Me In expresses the desire for freedom and the love for nature experienced by people living in a confined, urban environment. From the first verse, the singer asks for land and the starry skies, emphasizing their desire to be free and unrestricted. The second verse indicates a longing for solitude and the peacefulness of nature, where the only sounds are the murmuring of the cottonwood trees and the gentle evening breeze. The singer's love for the open country is evident throughout the song, as they ride their horse beneath the western skies, wander over yonder and gaze at the mountains. The final line of the song "Can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences, don't fence me in" makes it clear that the singer cannot be tied down or contained, as they long to remain free and unencumbered by fences or any other form of restriction.
Overall, this song captures the spirit of the American West, with its vast open spaces, natural beauty and the sense of freedom that comes from being unencumbered by man-made structures. It is a tribute to a way of life that values independence, self-reliance, and a connection to the land, which continue to inspire people to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh give me land, lots of land, and the starry skies above, don't fence me in.
I want open space and freedom, with nothing to hold me back.
Let me ride through the wide open country that I love, don't fence me in.
Give me the chance to explore and enjoy the vastness of nature without any limitations.
Oh let me be by myself in the evening breeze,
I want to be alone with my thoughts in a peaceful setting.
And listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees,
I want to connect with nature and appreciate its beauty.
Send me off forever but I ask you please, don't fence me in.
Allow me to pursue my dreams and live a free life, without any boundaries.
Just turn me loose and I'll straddle on my saddle underneath the western skies.
I want to feel the wind in my hair and the sun on my face, while riding freely on a horse.
On my cayuse let me wander over yonder till I see the mountains rise.
I want to explore the vastness of the countryside and feel truly alive.
Oh let me ride to the ridge where the west commences,
I want to go as far as I can, until I reach the edge of the world.
Gaze at the moon till I lose my senses,
I want to experience the beauty of the universe and lose myself in its vastness.
Can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences, don't fence me in.
I cannot be constrained or restricted in any way, because it goes against my love for freedom and adventure.
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Written by: Cole Porter
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