Chattahoochee
Alan Jackson Lyrics
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It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie
We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt
We got a little crazy but we never got caught
Down by the river on a Friday night
A pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talking 'bout cars and dreaming 'bout women
Never had a plan just a livin' for the minute
Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a litttle 'bout love
Ah ha
Well, we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy
I was willing but she wasn't ready
So I settled for a burger and a grape snow cone
I dropped her off early but I didn't go home
Down by the river on a Friday night
A pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talking 'bout cars and dreaming 'bout women
Never had a plan just a livin' for the minute
Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love
Well, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie
We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt
We got a little crazy but we never got caught
Well, we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy
I was willing but she wasn't ready
So I settled for a burger and a grape snow cone
I dropped her off early but I didn't go home
Down by the river on a Friday night
A pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talking 'bout cars and dreaming 'bout women
Never had a plan just a livin' for the minute
Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love
Yeah, that's right
"Chattahoochee" is a song by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in June 1993 as the third single from his album "A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)". The song was written by Jackson and Jim McBride. It is a lively, upbeat song about the summer memories of a young man who grew up in Georgia, alongside the Chattahoochee River. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody are characteristic of country music's traditional honky-tonk sound.
The song opens with the singer reflecting on his teenage years, noting how he and his friends would lay rubber on the Georgia asphalt, and dream of fast cars and beautiful women. The chorus revolves around the idea that while they never had a plan, they always lived for the moment. The singer sings about the importance of the Chattahoochee River to him, as he not only learned how to swim in its waters, but also learned about himself and life in general. The song's lyrics also reference cruising around with a girlfriend in a Chevy and enjoying fast food while parked by the river. It ends with the chorus, restating the river's significance in providing him with both lifelong memories of fun and joy and a sense of identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
Way down south, near the Chattahoochee River
It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie
The weather can turn uncomfortably hot, sometimes even sultry
We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt
We drove recklessly fast on the hot highways of Georgia
We got a little crazy but we never got caught
We broke a few rules, but we never got in any real trouble
Down by the river on a Friday night
Down by the Chattahoochee River during a weekend night
A pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
We stacked and drank beer cans by the light of the moon
Talking 'bout cars and dreaming 'bout women
We discussed vehicles we wanted and shared our crushes
Never had a plan just a livin' for the minute
We were spontaneous, living in the present without worrying about the future
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
I never fully appreciated the significance of the Chattahoochee River to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
My time at the river taught me how to swim and helped me discover more about myself
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love
I gained a lot of life experiences and learned a bit about romantic love
Well, we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy
We made out in my old car, causing the windows to steam up
I was willing but she wasn't ready
I was ready to go all the way, but my partner was not
So I settled for a burger and a grape snow cone
We went out for some food and drinks instead of pursuing physical intimacy
I dropped her off early but I didn't go home
I left my date early but did not want to go home, so I stayed out
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love
Again, I gained much life experience and learned a bit about romance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jim McBride, Alan Jackson
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“I was willin' but she wasn't ready. So I settled for a burger and a grape sno-cone. I dropped her off early but I didn't go home.”
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