Man! I Feel Like a Farmer!
By Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds
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[Verse 1]
Let’s go, girls, get your boots on tight
We’re up before the sun, gonna farm all night
A little dirt never hurt, just get in the groove
We’re plantin’ rows, milkin’ cows, got nothin’ to prove
[Pre-Chorus]
The best part of farmin’ is the crops growin’ high
We’re ridin’ that tractor, feelin’ so fly
Oh, oh, oh, takin’ care of the land
Oh, oh, oh, calloused hands, ain’t it grand?
[Chorus]
Man! I feel like a farmer!
Gonna plow, till the fields are straighter
Hay to stack, I’ll do it later
I’m out in the sun, and it’s never been funner
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna work in my overalls
Hay in my hair, I don’t care at all
Oh, oh, oh, gettin’ dirty, it’s kinda charm-er
Man! I feel like a farmer!
[Verse 2]
The sheep are bleatin’, the pigs are too
The rooster’s crowin’, got chores to do
We’re balin’ hay, fixin’ that old fence
The cows won’t milk themselves, that’s just common sense
[Pre-Chorus]
The best part of farmin’ is the crops growin’ high
We’re ridin’ that tractor, feelin’ so fly
Oh, oh, oh, takin’ care of the land
Oh, oh, oh, calloused hands, ain’t it grand?
[Chorus]
Man! I feel like a farmer!
Gonna plow, till the fields are straighter
Hay to stack, I’ll do it later
I’m out in the sun, and it’s never been funner
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna work in my overalls
Hay in my hair, I don’t care at all
Oh, oh, oh, gettin’ dirty, it’s kinda charm-er
Man! I feel like a farmer!
[Bridge]
The mud, the sweat, it’s all part of the deal
But there’s nothin’ like the pride we feel
From dawn till dusk, we’re makin’ it thrive
We’re keepin’ this farm alive
[Chorus]
Man! I feel like a farmer!
Gonna plow, till the fields are straighter
Hay to stack, I’ll do it later
I’m out in the sun, and it’s never been funner
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna work in my overalls
Hay in my hair, I don’t care at all
Oh, oh, oh, gettin’ dirty, it’s kinda charm-er
Man! I feel like a farmer!
This parody takes the upbeat, empowering vibe of Shania Twain’s original and gives it a humorous farming twist. It celebrates the hard work, dirt, and pride that come with being a farmer, all while keeping the fun and lively spirit of the original song.
Man! I Feel Like a Farmer!: The Anthem We Never Knew We Needed
If you thought Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” was the ultimate empowerment anthem, then you clearly haven’t heard Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds’ satirical masterpiece, “Man! I Feel Like a Farmer!” In this rousing tune, Debbie takes us on a journey through the glamorous (or not so glamorous) life of a farmer, celebrating the mud, the sweat, and the undeniable charm of a life spent in overalls.
The song kicks off with a call to action that would make any rural gal proud: “Let’s go, girls, get your boots on tight. We’re up before the sun, gonna farm all night.” Now, if that doesn’t scream “party,” I don’t know what does. Forget late-night clubs or downtown dives—real fun happens in the fields, with a tractor as your dance partner and the smell of freshly turned earth as your cologne. Who needs a dance floor when you’ve got rows to plant and cows to milk? In the world of “Man! I Feel Like a Farmer!,” the groove is found in the furrows, and the rhythm is set by the clanking of tools.
By the time the chorus hits, you’re ready to ditch your city life and don a pair of overalls yourself. Debbie belts out, “Man! I feel like a farmer! Gonna plow, till the fields are straighter. Hay to stack, I’ll do it later. I’m out in the sun, and it’s never been funner.” Now, you might be wondering, can working under the blazing sun, with dirt in your hair and sweat on your brow, really be fun? According to Debbie, absolutely. There’s a unique kind of joy that comes from getting your hands dirty, knowing you’re contributing to the land. And let’s be honest—what’s more satisfying than a straight row of crops? It’s like the farming equivalent of a perfectly executed eyeliner wing.
In verse two, Debbie reminds us that a farmer’s work is never done. “The sheep are bleatin’, the pigs are too. The rooster’s crowin’, got chores to do. We’re balin’ hay, fixin’ that old fence. The cows won’t milk themselves, that’s just common sense.” It’s a hard truth that every farmer knows: animals don’t take days off, and neither do you. But in “Man! I Feel Like a Farmer!,” these chores are less of a burden and more of a badge of honor. After all, what’s a little bleating and crowing when you’re the backbone of the nation? Those fences won’t fix themselves, but with a song in your heart and hay in your hair, anything is possible.
The pre-chorus doubles down on the pride that comes with a life of farming. “The best part of farmin’ is the crops growin’ high. We’re ridin’ that tractor, feelin’ so fly. Oh, oh, oh, takin’ care of the land. Oh, oh, oh, calloused hands, ain’t it grand?” Debbie knows that while farming might not come with glitz and glam, it does come with a sense of accomplishment that no office job can match. Calloused hands? They’re a farmer’s battle scars, proof of the hard work and dedication that goes into feeding the world.
As the song reaches its final chorus, you’re fully on board with the idea that being a farmer is not just a job—it’s a lifestyle, and one worth celebrating. “Man! I feel like a farmer! Gonna plow, till the fields are straighter. Hay to stack, I’ll do it later. I’m out in the sun, and it’s never been funner.” It’s a declaration of independence from the conventional idea of success. Who needs corporate ladders when you’ve got grain elevators? Who needs designer clothes when overalls and boots do the trick?
“Man! I Feel Like a Farmer!” is more than just a song—it’s a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt the pride of a hard day’s work, for those who find beauty in the simple, earthy things in life. It’s a reminder that while farming might be tough, it’s also full of rewards, not the least of which is the satisfaction of a job well done. So next time you’re feeling down, just remember Debbie’s words, put on your overalls, and head out to the field. Because at the end of the day, there’s nothing quite like feeling like a farmer.
