ALABAMA
- Patches Lyrics / with translationsI was born and raised down in Alabama
On a farm way back up in the woods
I was so ragged that folks used to call me Patches
Papa used to tease me about it
Of course deep down inside he was hurt 'cause he done all he could
Papa was a great old man
I can see him with a shovel in his hand
See, education he never had
He did wonders when the time got bad
The little money from the crops he raised
Barely paid the bills he made
So life had kicked him down to the ground
When he tried to get up
Life would kick him back down
One day papa called me to his dying bed
Put his hands on my shoulders
Then with a tears he said
Patches, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
Two days later papa passed away
And I became a man that day
So I told mama I was gonna quit school
She said that was daddy's strictest rule
So every morning 'fore I went to school
I fed the chickens and I chopped wood too
Sometimes I felt that I couldn't go on
I wanted to leave just run away from home
But I always remembered what my daddy said
With tears in his eyes on his dying bed
He said, "Patches, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
Then one day a strong rain came and washed all the crops away
And at the age of thirteen I thought I was carrying
The weight of the whole world on my shoulders
But you know, mama she knew what I was going through
Everyday I had to work the fields
'Cause that's the only way we got our meals
You see, I was the oldest of a family
And everybody else depended on me
Every night I heard my mama pray
Lord, give him the strength to make another day
Though years have passed and all the kids are grown
And angels took my mama to a brand new home
Lord knows people that I shed a tear
My daddy's voice kept a tinging in my ears
Sayin, "Patches, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
Patches, I'm depending on you son, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
On a farm way back up in the woods
I was so ragged that folks used to call me Patches
Papa used to tease me about it
Of course deep down inside he was hurt 'cause he done all he could
Papa was a great old man
I can see him with a shovel in his hand
See, education he never had
He did wonders when the time got bad
The little money from the crops he raised
Barely paid the bills he made
So life had kicked him down to the ground
When he tried to get up
Life would kick him back down
One day papa called me to his dying bed
Put his hands on my shoulders
Then with a tears he said
Patches, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
Two days later papa passed away
And I became a man that day
So I told mama I was gonna quit school
She said that was daddy's strictest rule
So every morning 'fore I went to school
I fed the chickens and I chopped wood too
Sometimes I felt that I couldn't go on
I wanted to leave just run away from home
With tears in his eyes on his dying bed
He said, "Patches, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
Then one day a strong rain came and washed all the crops away
And at the age of thirteen I thought I was carrying
The weight of the whole world on my shoulders
But you know, mama she knew what I was going through
Everyday I had to work the fields
'Cause that's the only way we got our meals
You see, I was the oldest of a family
And everybody else depended on me
Every night I heard my mama pray
Lord, give him the strength to make another day
Though years have passed and all the kids are grown
And angels took my mama to a brand new home
Lord knows people that I shed a tear
My daddy's voice kept a tinging in my ears
Sayin, "Patches, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
Patches, I'm depending on you son, I'm depending on you son
To pull the family through my son, it's all left up to you
Facts about Patches
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Patches is written by Ronald Dunbar, General N. Johnson.
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It is first released on July 06, 2005 as part of Alabama's album "Country Masters: Alabama" which includes 3 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, Alabama's 'Patches' tells the poignant story of a young person assuming the role of family provider after their father's death which demonstrates their battle with parental expectations and their need to provide for their family. Patches lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, empowerment, inspiration, hope and love. The song shows how families should create responsible members who endure their difficulties while they remember their past. The song lyrics contain three main themes which show how people handle difficult situations while taking care of family members who face intense challenges with their loved ones. The language and situations described are appropriate for a general audience with parental guidance suggested for younger listeners.
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Patches falls under the genre Country.
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Patches song length is 3 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote Patches lyrics?
Patches is written by Ronald Dunbar, General N. Johnson.
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When was Patches released?
It is first released on July 06, 2005 as part of Alabama's album "Country Masters: Alabama" which includes 3 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Patches lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, Alabama's 'Patches' tells the poignant story of a young person assuming the role of family provider after their father's death which demonstrates their battle with parental expectations and their need to provide for their family. Patches lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, empowerment, inspiration, hope and love. The song shows how families should create responsible members who endure their difficulties while they remember their past. The song lyrics contain three main themes which show how people handle difficult situations while taking care of family members who face intense challenges with their loved ones. The language and situations described are appropriate for a general audience with parental guidance suggested for younger listeners.
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Which genre is Patches?
Patches falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Patches?
Patches song length is 3 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Ronald Dunbar, General N. JohnsonRecord Label(s): 2005 Digital Musicworks International
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