A piece of Canadian history put brilliantly to astounding vocals. The fact that this song is acapella makes it all the more interesting. I used to always listen to this songs on long car rides when I was a kid-perfect for Canadian road trips.
The final verse is extremely interesting because the protagonist is in the present and driving west alone and reflecting on the men who helped create Canada. He states that he threw it all away so perhaps he is going west to escape a harsh life.
A piece of Canadian history put brilliantly to astounding vocals. The fact that this song is acapella makes it all the more interesting. I used to always listen to this songs on long car rides when I was a kid-perfect for Canadian road trips.
The final verse is extremely interesting because the protagonist is in the present and driving west alone and reflecting on the men who helped create Canada. He states that he threw it all away so perhaps he is going west to escape a harsh life.
@River Wolf
@River Wolf
I'd say even the final line of the final verse is more telling...
I'd say even the final line of the final verse is more telling...
"To find there but the road back home again"
"To find there but the road back home again"
Once he's there the only thing of value is the road leading him home.
Once he's there the only thing of value is the road leading him home.