Story Behind The Song
This song is written about an old man (Old Sam) and his wife who are forced to leave their home in order to build a new highway.
Song Description
Eminent Domain
Song Length |
4:45 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Country - General |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Passive, Nonviolent |
Subject |
Politics, Freedom |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
(First Verse) Old Sam's been around for a long long time, Got a one room cabin way up in the Northern pines. He lived there most his days with his lovin' wife, Then progress headed in from way down south. Said we're gonna cut a new road across your land, So you best get out of the way Old Man. There isn't anything you can possibly do, So pull up your stakes and let this highway through. (Chorus) The Devil's sittin' in his easy chair just layin' back gettin' fat. Picked Sam clean of his home and his land and now he's grinnin' like a well fed rat. And he ain't satisfied with that, No he ain't satisfied with that. (Second Verse) Old Sam just sat with his head hung low, He turned to his lady and said " Yes we'll have to go. We lived here most our lives now they're taking our home, And they won't leave any trace of us once we're gone" (Repeat Chorus or Lead Break) (Third Verse) Now Old Sam's been gone for a long, long time, There's a new high rise apartment marking his shrine. Passin' talk winds tales around Old Sam, Praise the Lord, He built it all by hand. Then the Devil progress came and took his land... (Repeat Chorus) End Copyright 2001 Michael W Danis