Story Behind The Song
This song was written after a good friend died and the writer needed some time to grieve, unencumbered by the hassles of daily living. Finding solace in the peace in the beauty of nature is expressed in the images.
Song Description
The singer of this song longs for a little peace and quiet in the form of a cabin deep in the woods. Solitude is a good thing in this case, as the singer needs to get away from it all and be with the beauty of nature and the changing seasons.
| Song Length |
4:38 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
General, Seasons |
| Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss, Carrie Underwood |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Cabin
Gonna find me a cabin
in the woods far and deep.
Gonna hole up all winter, Just eat, sing and sleep.
And if I get lonely,
I'll write me a song
Throw a log on the fire, 'cause I got to be gone.
And when springtime comes knocking,
I might open the door.
Take a look at what's blooming
on the wild forest floor.
Lay me down in the meadow, Let the sun warm my bones.
Then go back to the cabin- It's so good being gone.
And through the long days of summer in the quiet and heat,
I'll sit down by the cool creek,
Let it run over my feet.
Watch the hummingbirds hover 'Till the day's light is done
And the fireflies dancing what it means to be gone.
I don't want you to see me. Please don't bother to call.
You can write if you want to. Might not answer at all.
If your friends ask about me, Say I'm where I belong.
And I'll be back whenever
I'm done being gone.
I'll be back whenever
I'm done being gone.