Mushaboom

Helping the kids out of their coats But wait, the babies haven't been born Unpacking the bags and setting up And planting lilacs and buttercups, oh-oh But in the meantime I've got it hard Second floor living without a yard It may be years until the day My dreams will match up with my pay Old dirt road (mushaboom, mushaboom) Knee deep snow (mushaboom, mushaboom) Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom) Old I got a man to stick it out And make a home from a rented house And we'll collect the moments one by one I guess that's how the future's done How many acres, how much light Tucked in the woods and out of sight Talk to the neighbours and tip my cap On a little road barely on the map Old dirt road (mushaboom, mushaboom) Knee deep snow (mushaboom, mushaboom) Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom) Old (mushaboom, mushaboom) Old dirt road Rambling rose (mushaboom, mushaboom) Watching the fire as we grow (mushaboom, mushaboom) Well, I'm sold

"Mushaboom" presents an idyllic and dreamy vision of the future, portraying an aspiration for a simpler, more rooted life. The opening lines, "Helping the kids out of their coats / But wait, the babies haven't been born," illustrate a yearning for family and stability, albeit in a future that has not yet materialized. This anticipation for what is yet to come is underlined by "unpacking the bags and setting up / And planting lilacs and buttercups," signifying a sense of settling down and laying roots, both literally and metaphorically. In stark contrast, the lines "Second floor living without a yard / It may be years until the day / My dreams will match up with my pay" offer a snapshot of current reality, where practical considerations stifle dreams. The song deals with the tension between idealized visions of the future and the sometimes less-romantic present circumstances. The chorus, filled with the lines "Old dirt road / Knee deep snow / Watching the fire as we grow," speaks to the bucolic peace and contentment imagined in her dreams. While these dreams may be a long way off—echoed by "It may be years until the day"—they are worth waiting and striving for. The lyric, "I got a man to stick it out / And make a home from a rented house," highlights the importance of companionship in fulfilling these dreams. "Mushaboom" serves as a beautiful testament to life's simple pleasures and the dreams that sustain us when reality falls short.

About

"Mushaboom" is a standout track from Canadian singer-songwriter Feist's 2004 album "Let It Die." The song garnered immediate attention for its whimsical tone, folk influences, and the vivid imagery painted by its lyrics. Different from many of her other more introspective songs, "Mushaboom" offers a hopeful view of the future and captures the yearning for a simpler life away from urban complications. Its catchy tune and relatable message have made it a fan favorite, and it has been featured in various films, commercials, and TV shows. Named after a village in Nova Scotia, the song solidifies Feist's ability to transcend genres while delivering poignant and universally relatable messages.

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