Saturday
Cunnie Williams Lyrics

Alabama
The song is about Louisiana, but it starts by mentioning Alabama, possibly to reference or contrast with Louisiana.

Miscellaneous
This line has no direct meaning to the song, and could be interpreted as a way to acknowledge the diversity of the world, or as a playful introduction to the lyrics.

Louisiana Saturday Night
The main theme of the song, celebrating the joy and tradition of Saturday nights spent in Louisiana.

Well you get down the fiddle and you get down the bow
Call for musical instruments and a classic way of starting a song in this style.

Kick off your shoes and you throw them on the floor
Invitation to relax and have fun, disregard formalities and make oneself at home.

Dance in the kitchen 'till the morning light
Freedom to dance and have a good time wherever possible, even in the kitchen.

Louisiana Saturday Night
Repetition of the main theme to establish its significance and centrality to the experience.

Waitin' in the front yard, sittin' on a log
Depiction of a scene, possibly ritualistic or traditional, with people waiting for others to arrive for the gathering.

A single shot rifle and a one-eyed dog
Succinct and vivid way of describing the setting and the characters that inhabit it, showing the simplicity and authenticity of the culture.

Yonder come our kin-folk in the moonlight
Kin-folk refers to family, close friends or community members, and signals the arrival of the people who make the occasion special.

Louisiana Saturday Night
Reiteration of the main theme to emphasize its significance again.

My brother Bill and my other brother Jack
Individualization of the people that are part of the celebration, showing that they are real and familiar characters who add personality to the song.

Barrel full of beer and a possum in a sack
Imagery that highlights the joy of a party, with plenty of food and drink, and a touch of exoticism with the possum.

Fifteen kids in the front porch light
Portrayal of family life and children, who add a sense of energy and innocence to the scene.

Louisiana Saturday Night
Another repetition of the main theme, to reinforce its centrality and to evoke a sense of unity and belonging.

When the kin-folk leave and the kids get fed
Transition from the communal activities to the more intimate moments, when the night is winding down and people start to go home.

Me and my woman gonna slip off to bed
Reference to a romantic couple, who will enjoy some private time after the long day and the festivities.

Have a little fun when we turn out the lights
Suggestive and playful statement, that hints at the passion and excitement that is still present after the public celebration.

Louisiana Saturday Night
Final repetition of the main theme, as a way of saying goodbye and reminding the listener what this song is all about.