ALABAMA
- High Cotton Lyrics / with translationsWe didn't know that times were lean
'Round our house the grass was green
It didn't seem like things were all that bad
I bet we walked a thousand miles
Chopin' cotton and pushin' plows
And learnin' how to give it all we had
As life went on and years went by
I saw the light in daddy's eyes
And felt the love in mama's hands
They kept us warm and kept us fed
Taught us how to look ahead
Now lookin' back, I understand
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
When Sunday mornings rolled around
We dressed up in hand-me downs
Just in time, together with the church
Sometimes I think how long it's been
And how it impressed me then
It was the only day my daddy wouldn't work
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
Walkin' in high cotton
'Round our house the grass was green
It didn't seem like things were all that bad
I bet we walked a thousand miles
Chopin' cotton and pushin' plows
And learnin' how to give it all we had
As life went on and years went by
I saw the light in daddy's eyes
And felt the love in mama's hands
They kept us warm and kept us fed
Taught us how to look ahead
Now lookin' back, I understand
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
When Sunday mornings rolled around
We dressed up in hand-me downs
Just in time, together with the church
Sometimes I think how long it's been
It was the only day my daddy wouldn't work
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Those fertile fields are never far away
We were walkin' in high cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced
Walkin' in high cotton
Facts about High Cotton
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High Cotton is written by Roger Murrah, Scott Anders.
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It is first released in 1989 as part of Alabama's album "Southern Star" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, Alabama’s “High Cotton” is a nostalgic look back at the innocent and loving days of childhood, metaphorically referring to ‘high cotton’ as prosperity and treasured moments, and it also points out the struggle of moving away from home. The lyrics of high cotton mainly point out reflection, nostalgia, love, peace, and inspiration. Furthermore, the song underlines the importance of nostalgia, family and community, hardships and perseverance, and transitions and changes. The lyrics portray the family, labor, and simplicity of the past in a very nostalgic and sentimental way. The song has no curse words, no violent acts, and no adult content, so it is suitable for everyone.
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High Cotton falls under the genre Country.
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High Cotton song length is 3 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote High Cotton lyrics?
High Cotton is written by Roger Murrah, Scott Anders.
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When was High Cotton released?
It is first released in 1989 as part of Alabama's album "Southern Star" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind High Cotton lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, Alabama’s “High Cotton” is a nostalgic look back at the innocent and loving days of childhood, metaphorically referring to ‘high cotton’ as prosperity and treasured moments, and it also points out the struggle of moving away from home. The lyrics of high cotton mainly point out reflection, nostalgia, love, peace, and inspiration. Furthermore, the song underlines the importance of nostalgia, family and community, hardships and perseverance, and transitions and changes. The lyrics portray the family, labor, and simplicity of the past in a very nostalgic and sentimental way. The song has no curse words, no violent acts, and no adult content, so it is suitable for everyone.
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Which genre is High Cotton?
High Cotton falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song High Cotton?
High Cotton song length is 3 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Roger Murrah, Scott AndersRecord Label(s): This Compilation (P) 1988 BMG Special Products
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