New South
Hank Williams Jr. Lyrics

Last fall we elected the man from plains
Referring to the election of President Jimmy Carter, the singer points out that even though a new leader was elected, there is still much to be done.

And there was lots of talk about a great big chance
People were hopeful for change and progress under the new administration.

But the Atlanta Braves still loose to many games
Despite the hopes of progress, there are still areas, such as the sporting world, where things have not improved.

And the new south thank God is still the same
The artist is grateful that the traditional values and way of life in the south have not disappeared.

Old Nashville's still got a song and dance
Traditions such as music and dance are still alive in Nashville.

And the Florida girls still wear no underpants
The singer is observing that certain aspects of the Southern lifestyle are still present, including the lack of undergarments for some people.

And we all get drunk at the football games
The singer is acknowledging the continued enjoyment of Southern pastimes, such as drinking at football events.

Cause the new south thank God is still the same
The artist is grateful that the South has not changed too much and still maintains its traditions and values.

The new south is still the same and I'm so glad of it
The artist reiterates his appreciation for the unchanged way of life in the South.

I don't want no little ol danish rolls I must have ham and grits
The artist prefers the familiar and traditional Southern cuisine, such as ham and grits, over more modern and trendy foods like Danish rolls.

And my woman does look good in her t-shirt standin in the Georgia rain
The singer admires the beauty of his significant other in a simple T-shirt standing in the rain in Georgia.

Now my old grandaddy he still farms the land
The artist's grandfather still engages in the traditional livelihood of farming.

and down in Miami they voted in the all over tan
The singer is pointing out the contrasting traditional lifestyle of farming with the more modern and trendy culture of Miami, where everyone seeks the perfect tan.

And I'm hooked on those Carolina dreams
The singer enjoys the sweet and alluring dreams that embody the Southern spirit.

Well my boston girl she's read in the New York Times
The singer's girlfriend has likely read articles about the South in a more progressive newspaper, The New York Times.

That it was very chic now to speak southern lines
The artist is acknowledging the trendiness of the Southern way of life, which has become fashionable in some circles up North.

Though she sound kinda funny when she says ya'll come agane
The artist jokes that even with the popularity of Southern culture up North, some people still cannot imitate the Southern accents and vernacular perfectly.

Hey the new south thank god is still the same
The singer once again expresses his gratitude for the unchanged way of life in the South.

The new south is still the same and I'm damn glad of it
The singer uses stronger language to emphasize his appreciation for the Southern way of life.

And my Boston girl says she likes it lovin on the river bank
The artist's girlfriend enjoys the simple pleasures of being in the South, such as spending time by the river with the artist.

Hey the new south thank god is still the same
The artist repeats his gratitude for the preserved traditions and values of the South.

And this Boston girl says she likes it down here lovin by the river bank with ol Hank
The artist's girlfriend loves the Southern way of life so much that she is willing to be with the artist, even if it means living in the South and hanging out with Hank Williams Jr. by the river bank.

Cause the new south thank god is still the same ya'll come again
The singer ends the song with a positive message about the South, inviting people to come and visit again soon.