Merle Haggard：Meaning of What Have You Got Planned Tonight, Diana Songmeaning

The song "What Have You Got Planned Tonight, Diana" by Merle Haggard tells the story of a couple, who in 1929, traveled to Alaska to homestead some free government land. They built a cabin in the ponderosa pines and worked hard to beat the winter snow. They had a son and a baby girl, but unfortunately, Diana passed away. The lyrics express the love the protagonist has for Diana and the memories they shared while homesteading. He remembers how they used to talk about their plans for the night, and how he would ask Diana to lay in his arms. He sings about how he loves her more than ever and how he thinks she is the reason he was born. Towards the end of the song, he talks about how time flies and mentions that it has been almost two years since Diana has been gone. He acknowledges that his time is up and that he will see her soon. The song's melancholic melody and heartfelt lyrics convey the protagonist's deep love for Diana and how he looks forward to being reunited with her.