Out In The Country
Three Dog Night Feat. London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics


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Whenever I need to leave it all behind
Or feel the need to get away-ay-ay
I find a quiet place, far from the human race
Out in the country

Before the breathin' air is gone
Before the sun is just a bright spot in the night-time
Out where the rivers like to run
I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'

Whenever I feel them closing in on me
Or need a bit of room to move
When life becomes too fast, I find relief at last
Out in the country

Before the breathin' air is gone
Before the sun is just a bright spot in the night-time
Out where the rivers like to run
I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'

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Before the breathin' air is gone
Before the sun is just a bright spot in the night-time
Out where the rivers like to run
I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'

Before the breathin' air is gone
Before the sun is just a bright spot in the night-time
Out where the rivers like to run
I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'

Before the breathin' air is gone




Before the sun is just a bright spot in the night-time
(fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Three Dog Night's "Out in the Country" describe the desire to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find solace in nature. The song opens with the singer acknowledging his need to leave everything behind and get away. The first verse paints a picture of a quiet and peaceful place that is far from the noise and chaos of the human race. The second verse emphasizes the importance of taking a break from the fast-paced lifestyle and finding relief in nature. The lyrics urge the listener to take advantage of the time they have before the air becomes too polluted and the sun disappears.


The chorus repeats the same four lines, emphasizing the importance of finding a quiet place before it's too late. The repeated lines create a sense of urgency and encourage the listener to take action before it's too late. The song ends with a final plea to take back something worth remembering before fading out.


Overall, the lyrics of "Out in the Country" celebrate the beauty of nature and encourage people to take a step back from their everyday lives and appreciate the simpler things.


Line by Line Meaning

Whenever I need to leave it all behind
Whenever I feel overwhelmed and need a break from life's stressors


Or feel the need to get away-ay-ay
Or feel the overwhelming desire to escape it all for a while


I find a quiet place, far from the human race
I seek out a serene location that is remote and far from civilization


Out in the country
I escape to the countryside


Before the breathin' air is gone
Before the air quality degrades too much


Before the sun is just a bright spot in the night-time
Before climate change ruins our planet's ability to sustain life


Out where the rivers like to run
In a location near rivers that still flow freely


I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'
I spend time alone in nature and create memories worth cherishing


Whenever I feel them closing in on me
Whenever I feel trapped or suffocated by my surroundings


Or need a bit of room to move
Or desire a sense of freedom and space to move around without restrictions


When life becomes too fast, I find relief at last
When the pace of life becomes too overwhelming, I finally find peace


Before the breathin' air is gone
Before air pollution steals away our ability to breathe clean air


Out where the rivers like to run
In a natural environment where free-flowing rivers still exist


I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'
I stand in isolation and create memories that I will cherish and remember forever




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL H. WILLIAMS, ROGER S. NICHOLS

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Comments from YouTube:

@SuperPassionflower

so awesome.... the sentiment of The Planets/Holst... the song written by the Legend Russ Ballard (ao one time member of Argent, with this band recorded in their early 70's) and one of my fave Argent songs

@mouse6863

Wow---a long time...E...you are missed, always

@superbroadcaster

Hey this is awesome! I've been looking for this album for years and haven't found anything, even online. Do you have more tracks you can upload?

@wanted-33

Kelly, you can find the CD on Ebay.

@markdezii

Why do they say London Symphony? Isnt it The Tennessee Symphony? Confused.

@walleyradio6124

it's the london symphony on cd in the studio and it's the tennessee symphony on dvd live in concert somewhere near nashville

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