Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2011-12-09
- Album Name: 40 Rockin’ Classics: Roots of Rock and Roll
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “This Ole House” by Carl Perkins
“This Ole House” by Carl Perkins is a somber song about a man who has lost his will to carry on in life after his house has been taken away from him. The chorus emphasizes the idea of permanence in things when it says, “This ole house once knew my children, my wife, and me, but the only thing that it holds now is just the memories”. The lyrics suggest that the man has gone from having everything he ever wanted to now being utterly alone, and the house is a constant reminder of what he once had. The song serves to remind the listener of the fragility of life, and the importance of cherishing the small moments that make up our lives.