Name: Room To Grow
Duration: P00H03M28S
Description: Inspired by childhood memories on the farm in St. Ansgar, IA, "Room to Grow" tells the story of acquiring a pony named Chico & other adventures.

Room To Grow

from Room To Grow by Carmen Nickerson

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Inspired by childhood memories on the farm in St. Ansgar, IA, "Room to Grow" tells the story of acquiring a pony named Chico & other adventures.

lyrics

ROOM TO GROW - Carmen Nickerson

We had a pony named Chico from Jimmy Boom Boom
And raised six growing kids in two bedrooms
No heat in the winter no air in July.
Baseball cards and mom's apple pie

I used to be so jealous of those city kids
with friends right next door through picket fences
It took a little time for me to realize
There ain't no greener grass nor any bluer skies

Cause we had room to grow and a cow to show
at the Mitchell County Fair
We had room to grow
We had room dontcha know
Big skies, black earth and fresh air

The crops are in and it looks like snow
Mamma I don’t wanna go
But the north star is climbing high
I gotta see what lies beyond the rise

Honey, call your father in from the chicken shed
Set the table, pour the milk and say amen
We hope you know we truly tried our best
Now you’re the last one to kick out from the nest

And you need room to grow
Your own grass to grow
You need room to make mistakes
Sometimes it’s hard to know which way to go
But follow your heart for goodness sakes

Rainstorms from miles away
Time to put up the hay
Sit up in the mow and watch the storm pass by
These city lights that block the stars
hold no charm for me now
Give me roses in a mason jar
And love that wants to stay

Give me room to grow Give me room to show
All the love a heart can give
Give me room to grow We need room and we’ll know
How to love well and how to forgive

We had a pony named Chico from Jimmy Boom Boom
And raised six growing kids in two bedrooms

credits

from Room To Grow, released November 13, 2023
Carmen – Lead and backing vocals
John Calarco – Drums
Kostia Efimov – Piano
Willy Porter – Acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Randy Sabien – Violin
Stas Venglevski – Bayan accordion
John Wheeler – Bass

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Carmen Nickerson Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Carmen Nickerson's story begins on her family’s small farm in Saint Ansgar, IA. She weaves profound truths and empowering messages into her music. Collaborating with renowned artists Willy Porter, Kostia Efimov & more, her work transcends boundaries. Through her highly anticipated solo album, "Room to Grow," Carmen's songwriting prowess and authentic artistry are set to captivate audiences. ... more