Headed South
Cross Canadian Ragweed Lyrics


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Yeah don't you know I'm headed South
I've got two things on my mind
Yeah don't you know I'm headed Southbound
I've got two things on my mind
I need some of that juicy barbeque
And some of the sweet blackberry wine

When I get back to Louisiannie
Lord I think I just might stay
Yeah when I get back to Louisiannie
Lord I think I just might stay
Cause I always get so lonesome
Every time I get away

So you know I'm headed South
I've got two things on my mind
Don't you know I'm headed South
I've got two things on my mind
I need some of the juicy barbeque
And I need some of that sweet blackberry wine

I'm gonna cross that Pontchartrain
On a train, in the rain
Yeah I wanna cross that Pontchartrain
On a train, in the rain
Ain't nothin' more beautiful sweet darlin'
Than that Poncha Tray in the rain

Yeah don't you know I'm headed South
I've got two things on my mind
Yeah don't you know I'm headed Southbound
I've got two things on my mind
I need some of that juicy barbeque
And some of that sweet blackberry wine

I wanna get back to Baton Rouge
Before Winter comes again
I wanna get back to Baton Rouge
Before Winter comes again
I wanna walk down by that river
And cross that muddy river now and then

Yeah don't you know I'm headed South
I've got two things on my mind
Yeah don't you know I'm headed Southbound
I've got two things on my mind




I need some of that juicy barbeque
And some of that sweet blackberry wine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cross Canadian Ragweed's song "Headed South" tell the story of a person who is longing to return to the South, specifically to Louisiana, to enjoy the things they miss when away. The singer sings about two things that are on his mind - juicy barbeque and sweet blackberry wine. He intends to cross the Pontchartrain on a train in the rain to return to Baton Rouge before winter comes again. The singer reveals that he gets lonely every time he leaves the South, emphasizing his strong connection to the place. The lyrics capture the emotional pull and attachment the singer has to his southern heritage and the things he loves most.


The chorus of the song reinforces the singer's desire to return to the South to enjoy the food, wine, and scenery that he loves so much. The repeated line "don't you know I'm headed south" underscores how vital this return journey is to him. The lyrics also touch on the theme of home and belonging, as the singer seems to feel most at home in the places he associates with his southern heritage. The song's imagery features vivid descriptions of the landscape, evoking strong images of the muddy river and the beauty of crossing the Pontchartrain in the rain.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah don't you know I'm headed South
I am traveling towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


Yeah don't you know I'm headed Southbound
I am moving towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


I need some of that juicy barbeque
I want to eat some delicious barbeque


And some of the sweet blackberry wine
I want to drink some sweet blackberry wine


When I get back to Louisiannie
When I return to Louisiana


Lord I think I just might stay
I may decide to stay there


Yeah when I get back to Louisiannie
When I return to Louisiana


Lord I think I just might stay
I may decide to stay there


Cause I always get so lonesome
I become lonely every time I leave


Every time I get away
Every time I leave the place


So you know I'm headed South
I am traveling towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


Don't you know I'm headed South
I am moving towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


I need some of the juicy barbeque
I want to eat some delicious barbeque


And I need some of that sweet blackberry wine
I want to drink some sweet blackberry wine


I'm gonna cross that Pontchartrain
I will cross Pontchartrain


On a train, in the rain
In a train and it will be raining


Yeah I wanna cross that Pontchartrain
I want to cross Pontchartrain


On a train, in the rain
In a train and it will be raining


Ain't nothin' more beautiful sweet darlin'
There is nothing more beautiful, my dear


Than that Poncha Tray in the rain
Than Pontchartrain in the rain


Yeah don't you know I'm headed South
I am traveling towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


Yeah don't you know I'm headed Southbound
I am moving towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


I need some of that juicy barbeque
I want to eat some delicious barbeque


And some of that sweet blackberry wine
I want to drink some sweet blackberry wine


I wanna get back to Baton Rouge
I want to return to Baton Rouge


Before Winter comes again
Before the winter season arrives


I wanna get back to Baton Rouge
I want to return to Baton Rouge


Before Winter comes again
Before the winter season arrives


I wanna walk down by that river
I want to walk by the river


And cross that muddy river now and then
And sometimes cross the muddy river


Yeah don't you know I'm headed South
I am traveling towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


Yeah don't you know I'm headed Southbound
I am moving towards the South


I've got two things on my mind
I have two objectives that I want to achieve


I need some of that juicy barbeque
I want to eat some delicious barbeque


and some of that sweet blackberry wine
I want to drink some sweet blackberry wine




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