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Johnny Cash The One On The Right Is On The Left Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 10/10 [1 vote]Album: Johnny Cash - 16 Biggest Hits Volume II / Original Release Date: 2001-06-11Genre: CountrySong Duration: 2 min 47 sec
JOHNNY CASH
- The One On The Right Is On The Left Lyrics / with translationsThere once was a musical troupe
A pickin' singin' folk group
They sang the mountain ballads
And the folk songs of our land
They were long on musical ability
Folks thought they would go far
But political incompatibility led to their downfall
Well, the one on the right was on the left
And the one in the middle was on the right
And the one on the left was in the middle
And the guy in the rear was a Methodist
This musical aggregation toured the entire nation
Singing the traditional ballads
And the folk songs of our land
They performed with great virtuosity
And soon they were the rage
But political animosity prevailed upon the stage
Well, the one on the right was on the left
And the one in the middle was on the right
And the one on the left was in the middle
And the guy in the rear burned his driver's license
Well the curtain had ascended
A hush fell on the crowd
As thousands there were gathered to hear The folk songs of our land
But they took their politics seriously
And that night at the concert hall
As the audience watched deliriously
They had a free-for-all
Well, the one on the right was on the bottom
And the one in the middle was on the top
And the one on the left got a broken arm
And the guy in the rear, said, "Oh dear"
Now this should be a lesson if you plan to start a folk group
Don't go mixin' politics with the folk songs of our land
Just work on harmony and diction
Play your banjo well
And if you have political convictions keep them to yourself
Now, the one on the left works in a bank
And the one in the middle drives a truck
The one on the right's an all-night deejay
And the guy in the rear got drafted
A pickin' singin' folk group
They sang the mountain ballads
And the folk songs of our land
They were long on musical ability
Folks thought they would go far
But political incompatibility led to their downfall
Well, the one on the right was on the left
And the one in the middle was on the right
And the one on the left was in the middle
And the guy in the rear was a Methodist
This musical aggregation toured the entire nation
Singing the traditional ballads
And the folk songs of our land
They performed with great virtuosity
And soon they were the rage
But political animosity prevailed upon the stage
Well, the one on the right was on the left
And the one in the middle was on the right
And the one on the left was in the middle
And the guy in the rear burned his driver's license
A hush fell on the crowd
As thousands there were gathered to hear The folk songs of our land
But they took their politics seriously
And that night at the concert hall
As the audience watched deliriously
They had a free-for-all
Well, the one on the right was on the bottom
And the one in the middle was on the top
And the one on the left got a broken arm
And the guy in the rear, said, "Oh dear"
Now this should be a lesson if you plan to start a folk group
Don't go mixin' politics with the folk songs of our land
Just work on harmony and diction
Play your banjo well
And if you have political convictions keep them to yourself
Now, the one on the left works in a bank
And the one in the middle drives a truck
The one on the right's an all-night deejay
And the guy in the rear got drafted
Facts about The One On The Right Is On The Left
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The One On The Right Is On The Left is written by Jack H. Clement.
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It is first released on June 11, 2001 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Johnny Cash - 16 Biggest Hits Volume II" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Johnny Cash's song 'The One on the Right Is on the Left' tells a funny story about the collapse of a folk group that got split up by political views of its members. The metaphor drawn from the band's positions depicts the struggle of different political ideologies clashing in a place where music is created thereby leading to uproar and disbandment. The one on the right is on the left lyrics mainly portrays anger, social commentary, fury, resentment and critique. However, the song highlights the role of political conflict, the difficulties of collaboration and the need for unity in the arts. The lyrics portray political conflict along with some light references to violence (e.g. a broken arm) which might not be suitable for small kids without adult supervision. But since there are no strong vulgarisms, no sexually explicit content and no drugs mentioned in the song, it can be rated PG.
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The One On The Right Is On The Left falls under the genre Country.
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The One On The Right Is On The Left song length is 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
Who wrote The One On The Right Is On The Left lyrics?
The One On The Right Is On The Left is written by Jack H. Clement.
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When was The One On The Right Is On The Left released?
It is first released on June 11, 2001 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Johnny Cash - 16 Biggest Hits Volume II" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The One On The Right Is On The Left lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Johnny Cash's song 'The One on the Right Is on the Left' tells a funny story about the collapse of a folk group that got split up by political views of its members. The metaphor drawn from the band's positions depicts the struggle of different political ideologies clashing in a place where music is created thereby leading to uproar and disbandment. The one on the right is on the left lyrics mainly portrays anger, social commentary, fury, resentment and critique. However, the song highlights the role of political conflict, the difficulties of collaboration and the need for unity in the arts. The lyrics portray political conflict along with some light references to violence (e.g. a broken arm) which might not be suitable for small kids without adult supervision. But since there are no strong vulgarisms, no sexually explicit content and no drugs mentioned in the song, it can be rated PG.
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Which genre is The One On The Right Is On The Left?
The One On The Right Is On The Left falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song The One On The Right Is On The Left?
The One On The Right Is On The Left song length is 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jack H. ClementRecord Label(s): Originally Released 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (P) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1985, 2001 SO
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