Acadian Driftwood
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- Acadian Driftwood LyricsThe war was over and the spirit was broken
The hills were smokin' as the men withdrew
We stood on the cliffs and watched the ships
Slowly sinking to their rendezvous
They signed a treaty and our homes were taken
Loved ones forsaken, they didn't give a damn
Try to raise a family, end up the enemy
Over what went down on the plains of Abraham
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Then some returned to the motherland
The high command had them cast away
And some stayed on to finish what they started
They never parted, they're just built that way
We had kin livin' south of the border
They're a little older and they've been around
They wrote in a letter, life is a whole lot better
So pull up your stakes, children and come on down
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Fifteen under zero when the day became a threat
My clothes were wet and I was drenched to the bone
Been out ice fishing, too much repetition
Make a man wanna leave the only home he's known
Sailed out of the Gulf headin' for Saint Pierre
Nothin' to declare, all we had was gone
Broke down along the coast but what hurt the most
When the people there said, "You better keep movin' on"
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Everlasting summer filled with ill-content
This government had us walkin' in chains
This isn't my turf, this ain't my season
Can't think of one good reason to remain
We've worked in the sugar fields up from New Orleans
It was ever green up until the floods
You could call it an omen, points you where you're goin'
Set my compass north, I got winter in my blood
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Sais tu, Acadie j'ai le mal du pays
Ta neige, Acadie, fait des larmes au soleil
J'arrive Acadie, teedle um, teedle um, teedle ooh
J'arrive Acadie, teedle um, teedle um, teedle ooh
J'arrive Acadie, teedle um, teedle um, teedle ooh
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The hills were smokin' as the men withdrew
We stood on the cliffs and watched the ships
Slowly sinking to their rendezvous
They signed a treaty and our homes were taken
Loved ones forsaken, they didn't give a damn
Try to raise a family, end up the enemy
Over what went down on the plains of Abraham
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Then some returned to the motherland
The high command had them cast away
And some stayed on to finish what they started
They never parted, they're just built that way
We had kin livin' south of the border
They're a little older and they've been around
They wrote in a letter, life is a whole lot better
So pull up your stakes, children and come on down
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Fifteen under zero when the day became a threat
My clothes were wet and I was drenched to the bone
Been out ice fishing, too much repetition
Make a man wanna leave the only home he's known
Nothin' to declare, all we had was gone
Broke down along the coast but what hurt the most
When the people there said, "You better keep movin' on"
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Everlasting summer filled with ill-content
This government had us walkin' in chains
This isn't my turf, this ain't my season
Can't think of one good reason to remain
We've worked in the sugar fields up from New Orleans
It was ever green up until the floods
You could call it an omen, points you where you're goin'
Set my compass north, I got winter in my blood
Acadian driftwood, gypsy tail wind
They call my home the land of snow
Canadian cold front movin' in
What a way to ride, oh, what a way to go
Sais tu, Acadie j'ai le mal du pays
Ta neige, Acadie, fait des larmes au soleil
J'arrive Acadie, teedle um, teedle um, teedle ooh
J'arrive Acadie, teedle um, teedle um, teedle ooh
J'arrive Acadie, teedle um, teedle um, teedle ooh
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Facts about Acadian Driftwood
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Acadian Driftwood is written by Robbie Robertson.
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It is first released on September 18, 1989 as part of Band's album "To Kingdom Come" which includes 31 tracks in total. This song is the 27th track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the song 'Acadian Driftwood' by The Band recounts the story of the Acadian people who were expelled and displaced, employing such metaphors as 'Acadian driftwood' and 'gypsy tail wind' to illustrate their toughness and continuous wandering in quest of a stable abode. The lyrics of Acadian driftwood mainly highlight introspection, angst, despair, social commentary, and heartbreak. Concurrently, the song accentuates the aspects of displacement and struggle, resilience and perseverance, and identity and heritage. The lyrics are filled with war, displacement, and hardship themes which could be very strong for little ones. Moreover, there are descriptions of terrible living conditions and a feeling of hopelessness that might be distressing for kids.
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Acadian Driftwood falls under the genre Rock.
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Acadian Driftwood song length is 6 minutes and 43 seconds.
Who wrote Acadian Driftwood lyrics?
Acadian Driftwood is written by Robbie Robertson.
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When was Acadian Driftwood released?
It is first released on September 18, 1989 as part of Band's album "To Kingdom Come" which includes 31 tracks in total. This song is the 27th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Acadian Driftwood lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the song 'Acadian Driftwood' by The Band recounts the story of the Acadian people who were expelled and displaced, employing such metaphors as 'Acadian driftwood' and 'gypsy tail wind' to illustrate their toughness and continuous wandering in quest of a stable abode. The lyrics of Acadian driftwood mainly highlight introspection, angst, despair, social commentary, and heartbreak. Concurrently, the song accentuates the aspects of displacement and struggle, resilience and perseverance, and identity and heritage. The lyrics are filled with war, displacement, and hardship themes which could be very strong for little ones. Moreover, there are descriptions of terrible living conditions and a feeling of hopelessness that might be distressing for kids.
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Which genre is Acadian Driftwood?
Acadian Driftwood falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Acadian Driftwood?
Acadian Driftwood song length is 6 minutes and 43 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Robbie Robertson
Record Label(s): 2006 Capitol Records, LLC All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured by Capitol Catalog, 1750 No
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Mr. Win Ning December 2, 2011-10:04
I think this song is about the seven years war told from the perspective of a French guy living in canada and then moves more south.
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I think this song is about the seven years war told from the perspective of a French guy living in canada and then moves more south.
respect what happened at that time and celebrate rememberence day i am a 12 year old girl in grade 7 and i say to start if you don't or if you do keep it up