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about
Steve and his wife, Deb, were driving down some country roads one day and noticed how much charm and beauty there was in some of the old wooden fenceposts. They were put there years ago with a distinct purpose and it was clear that the purpose for some of them had changed. Some were severely weathered and leaning, some still had the wire fencing attached. As they caught the wind the fencepost and wire fencing began to randomly and helplessly move as if they were dancing. They were attached by rusty staples that were still strong enough to hold them together. Birds would find comfort while resting on them and that seemed to be their newfound purpose – providing a resting place.
Deb and Steve co-wrote this song. Through the use of allegory they substituted the fencepost for Steve, the wire fencing for Deb, the wind represents life’s struggles, the rusty old staples represent their marriage vows they took 40+ years ago, their 3 adult children represent the weary winged bird as they visit and find comfort and some parental love. Their purpose, as is the case with most people, has changed over time, but the main thing is that as we age we still have purpose.
So, whether you hear this as a song about inanimate objects or the deeper allegorical meaning, we hope you enjoy it. We believe there is much beauty and purpose in old things and old people.
lyrics
Old Wooden Fencepost
An old wooden fencepost; weathered and gray, once stood with a purpose now just stands in the way
Once tall and strong, so long ago, now worn out and weakened as the years took its toll
Some old wire fencing clings to its back, some rusty old staples keep it intact
It tugs on the fencepost when the winds blow, but the old wooden fencepost refuses to let go
So they dance, dance in the wind, randomly, helplessly, swinging; swaying again
They dance, dance in the wind, the old wire fencing tugs on the old post and then
They dance in the wind
After all of those years with a purpose defined, their role has now changed with the passage of time
Surviving the struggles, they have endured, now they serve as a refuge for the weary winged bird
And they dance, dance in the wind, randomly, helplessly swinging; swaying again
They dance, dance in the wind, the old wire fencing tugs on the old post and then
They dance in the wind
credits
released November 19, 2021
Music and Lyrics written by Steve and Deb Poynter
Guitar and Vocals - Steve Poynter
Harmony Vocals - Brad Borg
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