Indiana
The Gene Krupa Trio Lyrics

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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.

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.

Overall Meaning

The Gene Krupa Trio's song "Indiana" is a nostalgic tribute to the state of Indiana. The lyrics express the longing of someone who has traveled the world, but their heart remains in their hometown. The singer of the song reminisces about the "gleaming candlelight" shining through the sycamores, the fragrance of new mown hay from fields they used to roam, and the moonlight on the Wabash River. These all symbolize the pleasant memories and experiences of their youth, which they long to experience again.

The song's lyrics also express the singer's desire to wander, despite their love for Indiana. They describe the allure of exploring new places while still being drawn back to their home state. The moonbeam on the water symbolizes the idea of adventure, and the vision that sparks the singer's desire to travel again. The final lines of the song bring the focus back to Indiana and emphasize that no matter where they wander, Indiana will always be their home.

Overall, "Indiana" is a sentimental and wistful song that speaks to the power of nostalgia and the love for one's homeland.

Line by Line Meaning

Back home again in Indiana,
Having returned to Indiana after being away.

And it seems that I can see
The singer has vivid memories of their time in Indiana.

The gleamin' candlelight,
The candlelight shines brightly.

Still shinin' bright,
The candlelight remains bright after all this time.

Through the sycamores for me.
The candlelight shines through the sycamore trees that are special to the artist.

The new mown hay sends all its fragrance
The scent of freshly-cut hay fills the air.

From the fields I used to roam.
The singer has fond memories of roaming around the fields.

When I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash,
The artist thinks about a specific memory involving moonlight on the Wabash River.

Then I long for my Indiana home.
The artist misses their Indiana home when they think about that memory.

Oh, I have always been a wanderer
The artist has a history of traveling and not staying in one place for long.