Jackie
This Is Deer Country Lyrics

Our freckles bloom out in the sun
Our youthful innocence and vitality become more apparent in the bright light of day

Those fiery days back when we were young
Referring to the passion and excitement of youth, a time that has since passed

For I caught your eye and rose you along
Referring to a moment of connection between two people, when one person took the initiative to lead the other

When it was just you and me
Reflecting on a time of intimacy and simplicity, before the complications of life intervened

But you drive those roads at any cost
No matter the obstacles or sacrifices, you are willing to travel a difficult path

Your footprints in the November frost
Symbolizing the indelible evidence left behind by a person who has traversed a particular path

Would lead you back home to me
Despite being far away and facing difficult circumstances, your memories and loyalty bring you back to the one you love

And they broke your name and cursed your name
Describing a difficult experience of being slandered or mistreated, with serious repercussions

And you swore you'd never ever be the same
The trauma has left you transformed, with deep emotional and psychological scars that will not heal easily

So walking up your road I came
Despite the obstacles and difficulties, the artist is determined to reach out to the hurt person and help them heal

To remind you how it used
The singer wishes to evoke memories of happier times, before the trauma and pain

To be
An allusion to the concept of 'being', or existing in a state of harmony and peace

We'd break into the old factories and
Reflecting on the adventurous nature of youth, a time when rules were broken and boundaries were pushed

Brave the spire stairs to see what we could see
Reference to an adventurous spirit, a willingness to take risks and break rules for the sake of exploration

And the only place I want to be
The singer is only happy and content when spending time with the person they love

Is here talking here to you
Connection and communication with the person they love is what matters most to the artist

With you talking here with me
A mutual desire for connection and communication

And the road took you at the highest cost
Describing a difficult and fraught journey that took a significant toll on the person who embarked on it

But your feet remember that November frost
A memory of a difficult but meaningful experience that still resonates deeply

When you used
Reflecting on a time when things were simpler and life was less complicated

To walk back to me
The strength and persistence of love, which draws people together despite obstacles and difficulties