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- Parchman Farm Lyrics / with translationsWell I'm sittin' over here on Parchman Farm
Well I'm sittin' over here on Parchman Farm
Well I'm sittin' over here on Parchman Farm
And I ain't never done no man no harm
Well I'm puttin' that cotton in an eleven foot sack
Well I'm puttin' that cotton in an eleven foot sack
Well I'm puttin' that cotton in an eleven foot sack
With a twelve guage shotgun at my back
I'm sittin' over here on Number Nine
I'm sittin' over here on Number Nine
Well I'm sittin' over here on Number Nine
And all I did was drink my wine
Well I'm gonna be here for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be on this farm for my natural life
Well I'm a gonna be here for the rest of my life
And all I did was shoot my wife
I'm sittin' over here on Parchman Farm
Well I'm sittin' over here on Parchman Farm
Well I'm sittin' over here on Parchman Farm
And I ain't never done no man no harm
Well I'm puttin' that cotton in an eleven foot sack
Well I'm puttin' that cotton in an eleven foot sack
Well I'm puttin' that cotton in an eleven foot sack
With a twelve guage shotgun at my back
I'm sittin' over here on Number Nine
Well I'm sittin' over here on Number Nine
And all I did was drink my wine
Well I'm gonna be here for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be on this farm for my natural life
Well I'm a gonna be here for the rest of my life
And all I did was shoot my wife
I'm sittin' over here on Parchman Farm
Facts about Parchman Farm
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Parchman Farm is written by Mose Allison.
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It is first released in 1970 as part of Cactus's album "Cactus" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Parchman Farm' by Cactus depicts the harsh reality of being imprisoned at Parchman Farm, using metaphors like 'shoot my arm' and 'pull my knife out' to symbolize the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics express the despair and hopelessness of the narrator who faces an infinite prison term because he lost his chance to escape and now endures the inhumane treatment present in the prison system. Parchman farm lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, despair, solitude, reflection and anger. The song which displays two opposing elements establishes an essential relationship between injustice and punishment while showing the characters' feelings of regret and sadness. The lyrics contain themes of violence and imprisonment which may not be suitable for younger children. The references to shooting and pulling a knife suggest a level of adult content that warrants parental guidance.
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Parchman Farm falls under the genre Rock.
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Parchman Farm song length is 3 minutes and 05 seconds.
Who wrote Parchman Farm lyrics?
Parchman Farm is written by Mose Allison.
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When was Parchman Farm released?
It is first released in 1970 as part of Cactus's album "Cactus" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Parchman Farm lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Parchman Farm' by Cactus depicts the harsh reality of being imprisoned at Parchman Farm, using metaphors like 'shoot my arm' and 'pull my knife out' to symbolize the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics express the despair and hopelessness of the narrator who faces an infinite prison term because he lost his chance to escape and now endures the inhumane treatment present in the prison system. Parchman farm lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, despair, solitude, reflection and anger. The song which displays two opposing elements establishes an essential relationship between injustice and punishment while showing the characters' feelings of regret and sadness. The lyrics contain themes of violence and imprisonment which may not be suitable for younger children. The references to shooting and pulling a knife suggest a level of adult content that warrants parental guidance.
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Which genre is Parchman Farm?
Parchman Farm falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Parchman Farm?
Parchman Farm song length is 3 minutes and 05 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Mose Allison
Record Label(s): 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp , manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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