About The Song
In the realm of country music, Alan Jackson stands as a true icon, a figure whose voice and songwriting have resonated with generations of listeners. His music, infused with a deep appreciation for rural life and the enduring power of love, has earned him a place among the genre’s most celebrated artists. Among Jackson’s vast repertoire of hits, one song stands out as a particularly poignant and enduring masterpiece: “Blue Ridge Mountain Song.”
Released in 2001 as part of Jackson’s bluegrass album The Bluegrass Album, “Blue Ridge Mountain Song” is a heartfelt ballad that captures the essence of love, loss, and the enduring beauty of the natural world. The song’s narrator recounts a love story set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, painting vivid imagery of rolling hills, starlit skies, and the simple joys of life shared with a cherished partner.
Jackson’s vocals, imbued with a heartfelt sincerity, perfectly convey the song’s emotional depth. His voice, at times tender and at others laced with a hint of longing, carries the listener through the narrative, evoking a sense of nostalgia and bittersweet remembrance. The lyrics, penned by Jackson himself, are a masterclass in storytelling, weaving together vivid descriptions of the natural world with heartfelt expressions of love and loss.
The song’s opening lines immediately transport the listener to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, setting the stage for a tale of love and enduring connection:
“Met her in the fall of ’93, in the hills of Tennessee She was barely seventeen, I was tall and strong and free We fell in love down by the creek, in the shade of the old oak tree And I knew right then and there, she’d be the one for me”
The song chronicles the couple’s journey together, from their early days of youthful passion to the deeper, more settled love that comes with time. Jackson’s lyrics capture the simple joys of their shared life, from dancing on the hillside to singing along to their favorite songs.
“We’d spend our days workin’ on the farm, our nights by the firelight warm
We’d dance all night till dawn, on that hillside all alone We were young and free, like a mountain melody In love as we could be, singin’ that Blue Ridge Mountain song”
But as life often does, their love story takes an unexpected turn. The narrator’s beloved passes away, leaving him heartbroken and alone. The song’s lyrics poignantly capture the depths of his grief, as he grapples with the loss of his soulmate.
“God, don’t take my love from me, just let her sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song
Our love has all along, I’ll dance with her till dawn on a hillside all alone You’ll spend eternity, like a mountain melody, in love as we can be Singin’ that Blue Ridge Mountain song”
Despite his profound sadness, the narrator finds solace in the memories of his love and the enduring beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He finds comfort in the belief that their love will transcend time and space, forever connected by the music of their shared lives.
“Now I live here all alone, in the house where we used to roam
But I can still hear her singin’, that Blue Ridge Mountain song We’d just come along, we’d dance all night till dawn on the hillside All alone, but we were free, like a mountain melody In love as we could be, singin’ that Blue Ridge Mountain song”
“Blue Ridge Mountain Song” is a testament to the power of love, the enduring beauty of nature, and the healing balm of music. It is a song that speaks to the heart, reminding us of the preciousness of life, the depth of human connection, and the solace that can be found in cherished memories. Alan Jackson’s heartfelt performance and poignant lyrics have ensured that “Blue Ridge Mountain Song” will continue to touch the hearts of listeners for generations to come.
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He met her in the fall of ’93 in the hills of TennesseeShe was barely 17, he was tall and strong and lean They were deep in love by June Hand in hand beneath that moonAnd she’d sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain songAnd he’d just hum along And they’d dance all night ’til dawn On a hillside all alone They were young and they were free Like a mountain melody In love as they could be Singing that Blue Ridge songShe married in her mama’s wedding gownBought a house and settled down He worked driving all around Hauling logs from town to town And he’d come home every night And she’d be waiting in the front porch lightAnd she’d sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain songAnd he’d just hum along They’d dance all night till dawn On the front porch all alone They were young and they were free Like a mountain melody In love as they could be Singing that Blue Ridge songThey couldn’t tell him what was wrongBut they just didn’t know It wasn’t very long ’til Jesus called her home And he got down on his knees Said, “God, don’t take my love from me”Just let her sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain songLike she has all along And I’ll dance with her ’til dawn On a hillside all alone And we’ll spend eternity like a mountain melody In love as we can be Singing that Blue Ridge songNow he lives there all aloneIn the house that they called home In his heart there lies a void From the absence of her voice And he lays down every night Dreams about that front porch lightWhere she’d sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain songHe’d just hum along They’d dance all night until dawn On the hillside all alone They were young and they were free Like a mountain melody In love as they could be Singing that Blue Ridge songLittle Blue Ridge Mountain song (singing that blue ridge song)Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song (singing that Blue Ridge song) Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song (singing that Blue Ridge song) Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song Little Blue Ridge Mountain song