Story Behind The Song
THE 20TH CENTURY SAW THE GREATEST NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ECOLOGICAL BALANCES ON THE PLANET DUE TO HUMANS.
THIS SONG ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE.
Song Description
STORY OF A FOX TALKING TO A MAN ABOUT HOW HIS HOME AND SURROUNDINGS IN NATURE HAS CHANGED DUE TO HUMANS AND THEIR IGNORANCE TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE ECOLOGY ON THE PLANET.
| Song Length |
4:02 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Disturbed |
Subject |
Earth, Evolution |
| Similar Artists |
The Band, The Charlie Daniels Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
20th Century Story
Sittin' on a split log down by the river, on my uncle's farm;
Come walkin' up to me was an old gray fox,
And he said, "don't be alarmed."
I've been livin' 'round here for a score or more,
And everything's been real fine.
So please, mister tell me why they're taking my home,
And calling it Interstate 9?
Chorus
'Cause it's the 20th century story.
What good are mossy trees and lilac valleys?
All the humans have forgotten how to pray, hey,
I'm sorry.
Please don't you worry little natures' friend. They'll find a nice pen for you.
And you'll reminisce all day long, in the Indianapolis Zoo.
Please don't cry little nature's friend, or they'll down you in a box.
But I guess it might be better yet, than knowing what was is not.
Chorus
Bridge
Soon you'll be in heaven my little friend.
You'll have a place to live and play.
But the 20th century story man,
Will be lost and here on earth, he'll stay, stay, stay.
Instrumental Interlude
Chorus