Story Behind The Song
Every time I drive through the Badlands, I feel very uncomfortable. I finally decided it is because I feel the beautiful past of this land speaking to me. This is her story.
Song Description
The Badlands of South Dakota remind me of an old woman. This song is what she would say if she could.
| Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
|
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Poignant |
Subject |
Region, Engineer |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Old Woman in the Badlands
copyright June 3, 1999
by Cory Cavill Tompkins
Verse 1
There is an old woman who lives
in the South Dakota Badlands.
She is barren, but she is proud
and she will stare you down,
just for lookin'.
Chorus
And she says, "This too shall pass.
You too shall wither.
My time has gone,
but I still remember.
Yes, I remember."
Verse 2
The youth just walk on by
unconcerned with the passing of time.
Memories still alive
children buried inside,
but she's not worried.
Chorus
Chorus