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John Mellencamp Rain On The Scarecrow Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9/10 [9 votes]Album: Rough Harvest / Original Release Date: 1999-08-17Genre: Pop/RockSong Duration: 3 min 18 sec
Rain On The Scarecrow
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
JOHN MELLENCAMP
- Rain On The Scarecrow LyricsScarecrow on a wooden cross, blackbird in the barn
Four hundred empty acres that used to be my farm
I grew up like my daddy did, my grandpa cleared this land
When I was five, I walked a fence while grandpa held my hand
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
This land fed a nation, this land made me proud
And son, I'm just sorry, there's no legacy for you now
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
The crops we grew last summer weren't enough to pay the loans
Couldn't buy the seed to plant this spring and the farmers bank foreclosed
Called my old friend Schepman up to auction off the land
He said, "John, it's just my job and I hope you understand"
Hey, calling it your job, ol' hoss, sure don't make it right
But if you want me to I'll say a prayer for your soul tonight
And grandma's on the front porch swing with a Bible in her hand
Sometimes I hear her singing, "Take me to the promised land"
When you take away a man's dignity he can't work his fields and cows
There'll be blood on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Blood on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Well there?s ninety-seven crosses planted in the courthouse yard
And ninety-seven families who lost ninety-seven farms
I think about my grandpa, my neighbors and my name
And some nights I feel like dyin' like that scarecrow in the rain
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
This land fed a nation, yeah, this land made me proud
And son, I'm just sorry, they're just memories for you now
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Yeah, this land fed a nation, this land made me so proud
Son, I'm just sorry they're just memories for you now
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Four hundred empty acres that used to be my farm
I grew up like my daddy did, my grandpa cleared this land
When I was five, I walked a fence while grandpa held my hand
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
This land fed a nation, this land made me proud
And son, I'm just sorry, there's no legacy for you now
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
The crops we grew last summer weren't enough to pay the loans
Couldn't buy the seed to plant this spring and the farmers bank foreclosed
Called my old friend Schepman up to auction off the land
He said, "John, it's just my job and I hope you understand"
Hey, calling it your job, ol' hoss, sure don't make it right
But if you want me to I'll say a prayer for your soul tonight
And grandma's on the front porch swing with a Bible in her hand
Sometimes I hear her singing, "Take me to the promised land"
There'll be blood on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Blood on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Well there?s ninety-seven crosses planted in the courthouse yard
And ninety-seven families who lost ninety-seven farms
I think about my grandpa, my neighbors and my name
And some nights I feel like dyin' like that scarecrow in the rain
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
This land fed a nation, yeah, this land made me proud
And son, I'm just sorry, they're just memories for you now
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Yeah, this land fed a nation, this land made me so proud
Son, I'm just sorry they're just memories for you now
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow
Facts about Rain On The Scarecrow
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Rain On The Scarecrow is written by John Mellencamp, George Green.
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It is first released on August 17, 1999 as part of John Mellencamp's album "Rough Harvest" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, John Mellencamp's 'Rain On the Scarecrow' is a song that depicts the loss of culture and dignity the farmer metaphorically dying farm experience, thus bringing out the emotional and financial suffering of the farming families. The lyrics of rain on the scarecrow mostly draw attention to heartache, despair, anxiety, social criticism, and contemplation. In addition, the song underlines the significance of losing culture and territory, contest, and adversity, society and collective suffering, and finally, the land as a source of pride. The song lyrics are overloaded with negative themes, such as loss, hardship, and emotional distress, which might be quite strong for the young listeners. Furthermore, the repeated reference 'blood on the plow' points to a certain degree of violence that is not graphic but more than minimal and could be disturbing for kids. The overall mood and subject matter suggest a PG-13 rating to notify the parents about the possibility of the adult themes and emotional impact.
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Rain On The Scarecrow falls under the genres Pop, Rock.
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Rain On The Scarecrow song length is 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
Who wrote Rain On The Scarecrow lyrics?
Rain On The Scarecrow is written by John Mellencamp, George Green.
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When was Rain On The Scarecrow released?
It is first released on August 17, 1999 as part of John Mellencamp's album "Rough Harvest" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Rain On The Scarecrow lyrics?
When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, John Mellencamp's 'Rain On the Scarecrow' is a song that depicts the loss of culture and dignity the farmer metaphorically dying farm experience, thus bringing out the emotional and financial suffering of the farming families. The lyrics of rain on the scarecrow mostly draw attention to heartache, despair, anxiety, social criticism, and contemplation. In addition, the song underlines the significance of losing culture and territory, contest, and adversity, society and collective suffering, and finally, the land as a source of pride. The song lyrics are overloaded with negative themes, such as loss, hardship, and emotional distress, which might be quite strong for the young listeners. Furthermore, the repeated reference 'blood on the plow' points to a certain degree of violence that is not graphic but more than minimal and could be disturbing for kids. The overall mood and subject matter suggest a PG-13 rating to notify the parents about the possibility of the adult themes and emotional impact.
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Which genre is Rain On The Scarecrow?
Rain On The Scarecrow falls under the genres Pop, Rock.
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How long is the song Rain On The Scarecrow?
Rain On The Scarecrow song length is 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Mellencamp, George Green
Record Label(s): 2005 John Mellencamp
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Being a fellow Hoosier,and knowing first hand the joys and heartaches of making your living from the land...its hard to see the American farmer stripped of heritage because of money and government.