The expression "...the creek don't rise" is an American slang expression implying strong intentions subject to complete frustration by uncommon but not unforeseeable events. It presumably evokes occasional and unpredictably extreme rainfall in Appalachia, that has historically isolated one rural neighborhood or another temporarily inaccessible on several or many occasions. It is sometimes thought that the word "Creek" instead refers to the Creek Indians, but this is unlikely. WebIf the Lord is a willing and the creek don't rise. Goin' back home to see my mama again. All of my family and all of my friends. Wrap myself in family ties. If the Lord is a willing and the creek don't rise. If the Lord is a willing and the creek don't rise. Goin' back home where happiness lies. A thousand miles of a black road flies.
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Web26 jul. 2013 · God willing [and the crick don't rise] Whereas that means it will get done only if something doesn't prevent it. If hell comes then you've got to oppose it to get into heaven. But on the contrary, if something is God's will then you have to let it happen. Web16 nov. 2011 · The second part is ironic: if the omnipotent Lord was willing for you to do something, the creek wouldn't rise and wash out the bridge or flood the road so deeply that you could not go anywhere; and if the Lord was unwilling, then it wouldn't matter whether the creek rose or not. P pinpirulin Member Surrey, UK Italian Aug 10, 2011 #8 Hello, my legibox
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WebIf the Creek Don't Rise. "[A] striking debut..."—BUSTLE He's gonna be sorry he ever messed with me and Loretta Lynn. Sadie Blue has been a wife for... Web1 God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise Lyrics Caroline In the mountains the sun sets up in ribbons so high It's like I don't never wanna get old, don't never wanna die We seein' steady... WebIf the Lord is a willing and the creek don't rise Tired of chasin' fortune and fame Tired of tryin' to make me a name No one cares if I live or I die No one cares but my mama and I … my leg has pain up and down the side