Chickenman
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
born of the wild
riddled to spend my time
defending my land
you are my only one
born in the sun
riddled to spend your time
defending my plan
dead dog on the highway
median cats are growling at me
i turn my lights on brighter
counting through the night ride
and it's one more life for the taker
chickenman
one more song for the maker
chickenman
on the road to Athens
i saw a dead deer on the highway
i slipped into a desert
five prairie dogs and a rabbit
i was running down on queen street
i saw a woman on the sidewalk
she was beaten by a stranger
danger danger danger
nd it's one more life for the taker
chickenman chicken-man chickenman
hold my hand
one more life for the maker
hold my hand
chickenman
i was on the road to Austin
i met a man on the highway
he sold me junk and conversation
he was wise and dirty from the weather
i said darkness into darkness
all the carnage of my journeys
makes it hard to be living
he said it's a long road to be forgiven
and one more life for the taker
chickenman chickenman chickenman
hold my hand
one more song for the maker
chickenman chickenman chickenman
hold my hand
i am an only child
born of the wild
riddled to spend my time
defending my land
you are my only one
born in the sun
riddled to spend you time
defending my plan
i went looking for a car
found myself beneath the stars
i went looking for a girl
found a man and his world
chickenman chickenman chickenman
hold my hand
i am an only child
hold my hand
chickenman chickenman chickenman
hold my hand
Chickenman
Indigo Girls' 'Chickenman' stands as a defining track from their 1994 debut album, 'Carolina Moon.' The song exemplifies the duo's signature blend of folk-rock and acoustic storytelling, characterized by Amy Ray's distinctive vocal delivery and a harmonica-driven arrangement. Released during the height of their early career, the recording captures the band's ability to weave personal narrative with broader social commentary, a hallmark of their discography. The track has since become a staple of their live performances, often serving as an emotional centerpiece that highlights their collaborative dynamic and commitment to authentic songwriting. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless quality of its composition and the group's significant influence on the alternative folk genre of the 1990s.