CIVIL WARS

- Barton Hollow Lyrics

I'm a dead man walking here
But that's the least of all my fears
Ooh, underneath the water

It's not Alabama clay
That gives my trembling hands away
Please forgive me father

Ain't going back to Barton Hollow
Devil gonna follow me e'er I go
Won't do me no good washing in the river
Can't no preacher man save my soul

Did that full moon force my hand?
Or that un marked hundred grand?
Ooh, underneath the water
Please forgive me father

Miles and miles in my bare feet
Still can't lay me down to sleep
If I die before I wake
I know the Lord my soul won't take

I'm a dead man walking
I'm a dead man walking

Keep walking and running and running for miles
Keep walking and running and running for miles
Keep walking and running and running for miles

Ain't going back to Barton Hollow
Devil gonna follow me e'er I go
Won't do me no good washing in the river
Can't no preacher man save my soul

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Facts about Barton Hollow

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Who wrote Barton Hollow lyrics?


Barton Hollow is written by John White, Joy Yetton.
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When was Barton Hollow released?


It is first released on February 01, 2011 as part of Civil Wars's album "Barton Hollow" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Barton Hollow lyrics?


When we try to interpret the meaning, in 'Barton Hollow,' the Civil Wars present a character feeling like a living corpse, suffering from their past and searching for pardon. The mention of Barton Hollow represents a person’s inner world of sin and despair which he is trying to leave; the river is a metaphor for his unsuccessful purification of sins. Barton Hollow lyrics cater mainly to the wide spectrum of human emotions, such as angst, despair, reflection, heartbreak, and solitude. As a result, the song not only points out the necessity of guilt and redemption, but also the expressing and desperation of struggle and the inevitability of fate. The lyrics exhibit, among other things, death, fear, and a battle with one’s conscience, which may not be appropriate for very young children (under 13). Meanwhile, the allusion to a 'dead man walking' and the reference to 'the devil' clearly imply darker subjects that give reason to be cautious with younger audiences.
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Which genre is Barton Hollow?


Barton Hollow falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Barton Hollow?


Barton Hollow song length is 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John White, Joy Yetton
Record Label(s): 2012 sensibility music LLC
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Meaning to "Barton Hollow" song lyrics

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Queenee May 18, 2012-6:31
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Wow, and to think I thought that they were saying Forgive Me Firelord! Haha, I love this song. Made me think of Zuko.
christina May 4, 2012-7:47
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i love this song i mean the way it sounds....and it DOES speak to the heart and soul...this song i can relate to oddly
Sydney Points April 16, 2012-16:11
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I LOVE THIS SONG. I lisen to it for hours at a time. I wish I could go to their concert to hear it LIVE.
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