In the second verse of “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” John Denver sings about the unique features of the state of Virginia. Appalachian mountain range, Blue Ridge Mountain, Mount Rogers (highest), Broken Hills, and Bull Run Mountains are to name a few (source: Wikipedia). ‘Mountain momma’ is a fond reference to the numerous mountains and mountain ranges the state of Virginia boasts. So, it is understandable how he would feel like this solemn road is taking him to his true home–his family.Īlthough Danoff from Massachusetts, and almost named this song Massachusetts as well, the lyrics speak about West Virginia as the place he belongs. He was driving to a family re-union in Maryland. Bill Danoff found inspiration for this song while driving down the Clopper Road in Maryland state.
In this world-famous chorus, the singer talks about a specific country road taking him home. The two examples Denver uses in the first verse are Blue Ridge Mountain range and Shenandoah River located in Virginia state.ĭenver talks about the life, of flora and fauna, in the naturesque state, being old and earthly. The singer compares the state to ‘almost heaven.’ The proof he has for this is from the picturesque natural beauties of the unspoilt land from the ’70s. Lyrics Review and Song Meaning of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” Verse 1įrom the get-go, this song brainwashes us to imagine paradise when thinking about West Virginia. Three of them together put the finishing touches to the song. However, Danoff and Nivert worked on the song and showed it to Denver who fell in love with it instantly. Maryland is a state bordering West Virginia, both of which have a similar landscape. However, the inspiration for the song came while Danoff was driving down the ‘Clopper Road’ in Maryland. In an interview, Danoff has stated that he has never been to West Virginia (WV) before composing the song. Download “Take Me Home, Country Roads” Single on iTunesand Amazon Buy ‘The Essential John Denver’ Album with Greatest Hits on iTunesand Amazonīill Danoff and his ex-wife Taffy Nivert composed the lyrics to the song for John Denver.
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