EMMYLOU HARRIS

- Gulf Coast Highway Lyrics

Gulf Coast Highway, he worked the rails
He worked the rice fields with their cold dark wells
He worked the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico
The only thing we've ever owned is this old house here by the road

And when he dies
He says he'll catch some blackbird's wing
And we will fly away to heaven
Come some sweet blue bonnet spring

She walked through springtime, when I was home
The days were sweet, our nights were warm
The seasons changed, the jobs would come
The flowers fade, and this old house felt so alone
When the work took me away

And when she dies
She said she'll catch some blackbird's wing
And she will fly away to heaven
Come some sweet blue bonnet spring

Highway 90, the jobs are gone
We tend our garden, we set the sun
This is the only place on earth blue bonnets grow
And once a year they come and go
At this old house here by the road

And when we die
We say we'll catch some blackbird's wing
We will fly away to heaven
Come some sweet blue bonnet spring

Yes, when we die, we say
We'll catch some blackbird's wing
And we will fly away together
Come some sweet blue bonnet spring

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Facts about Gulf Coast Highway

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Who wrote Gulf Coast Highway lyrics?


Gulf Coast Highway is written by James Hooker, Daniel W. Flowers, Nanci Caroline Griffith.
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When was Gulf Coast Highway released?


It is first released on July 24, 1990 as part of Emmylou Harris's album "Duets" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Gulf Coast Highway lyrics?


When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the song 'Gulf Coast Highway' by Emmylou Harris tells a story of a couple who have faced life's challenges together, finding solace in their humble home by the road. The metaphor of catching a blackbird's wing represents their desire to reach a tranquil afterlife destination which will provide them eternal togetherness in a place where blue bonnets bloom. Gulf coast highway lyrics focus on five main themes which include nostalgia and love and spirituality and reflection and hope. The song establishes two essential themes through its presentation of nostalgia and memory together with life and death and hope and renewal. The lyrics contain no offensive language, mature themes, or depictions of violence, nudity, or drug use. The content is suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is Gulf Coast Highway?


Gulf Coast Highway falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Gulf Coast Highway?


Gulf Coast Highway song length is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): James Hooker, Daniel W. Flowers, Nanci Caroline Griffith
Record Label(s): 1990 Reprise Records, a label of Warner Bros Records Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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