Country Girl
Billy Vera & Judy Clay Lyrics
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I was born in Georgia
Girl you're lookin kinda pretty
Don't you think we oughta
Get to know each other better
Take the time to find out while we can
Gotta be some soul between a country girl and a city man
We could find, we could find it's groovy just to cross the line
City boy had your eggs and bacon
You were raised on cornbread
The rooster crowed while I was wakin
Bout the time I was going to bed
Bet we got a lot in common
Take the time to find out while we can
Gotta be some soul between a country girl and a city man
We could find, we could find it's groovy just to cross the line
We could find, we could find it's groovy just to cross the line
He was born in New York City
She was born in Georgia
Girl you're lookin fine
Don't you think we oughta
Get to know each other better
Take the time to find out while we can
Gotta be some soul between a country girl and a city man
We could find, we could find it's groovy just to cross the line
That man's from New York City
She's a girl from Georgia town
We could find, we could find it's groovy just to cross the line
The lyrics to Billy Vera & Judy Clay's song "Country Girl" are about two people from very different backgrounds finding a connection with each other. The verses describe their differing origins, with the singer being born in New York City and the subject being born in Georgia. Despite their differences, both parties find each other attractive and desire to get to know each other better. The chorus emphasizes the idea that there is something special that can be found between a country girl and a city man, and that crossing the line between their two worlds could be a groovy experience. Overall, the song celebrates the idea of connections being made across lines of difference.
The contrast between the two characters' upbringings is a central theme of the song. The singer describes himself as being raised on "eggs and bacon", which is a stereotypically urban breakfast food, and the subject as being raised on "cornbread", which is more typical of southern cuisine. The image of the rooster crowing when the singer is waking up and the subject going to bed also underscores their different lifestyles. However, despite these differences, the song suggests that they could still find common ground.
Line by Line Meaning
was born in New York City
He was born in New York City
I was born in Georgia
She was born in Georgia
Girl you're lookin kinda pretty
She is complimenting him on his looks
Don't you think we oughta
She is suggesting they get to know each other better
Get to know each other better
She wants to become more acquainted with him
Take the time to find out while we can
She is advocating for them to learn more about one another before it's too late
Gotta be some soul between a country girl and a city man
She believes that despite their differences, they will have a connection
We could find, we could find it's groovy just to cross the line
She is optimistic about the potential of their relationship
City boy had your eggs and bacon
He grew up eating typical city foods
You were raised on cornbread
She grew up eating traditional southern foods
The rooster crowed while I was wakin
She is highlighting the difference in their lifestyles and schedules
Bout the time I was going to bed
She is pointing out that they have opposite schedules
Bet we got a lot in common
She suspects they have more similarities than differences
That man's from New York City
She is repeating the fact that he is a city boy
She's a girl from Georgia town
She is emphasizing her roots as a country girl
We could find, we could find it's groovy just to cross the line
She still believes in the possibility of their relationship despite their differences
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHIP TAYLOR, TED DARYLL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Green Coil
This is SOOOO Good, always was. When it came out, I was knocked over then knocked out. Soul doesn't get better than this, and Storybook Children.The whole catalog. Billy Vera and Judy Clay, Billy Vera, man, I always tell people - have a listen:)
Katy
Great isn't it? If you ever run across old episodes of Carol Burnett show in one of them Carol, Mini Pearl !!!, and another show guest sing and dance a little to this. Very fun to listen to that too.
Vanessa
This is such a nice song! Thanks so much for sharing🎼🔥❤️🔥💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🎶
Lyonnel Matthieuland
A simple gem... Backing vocals by the Sweet Inspirations, of course !
Big Guy’s 45’s
Peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967 or 1968. A very fine tune and dandy soul and R&B soft rock song indeed!
Luis Luis
Gran tema. Gran grabación
Fernando de la Torre
What a fantastic single, with this song and Storybook children on the other side. Unforgettable!
Eddy G's Music World
a real gem. Thanks Billy and Judy
Scott Hobday
Great song
bluenote824 jones
great record .