The South's Gonna Rattle Again
Hank Williams Jr. Lyrics


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I got my mind on Dixie.
I've got ramblin' in my shoes.
Merle he's a drink'in that free bubble-up
Aat'in that rainbow stew.
Now Jones ain't play'in no possum,
He's the number one country man.
Charlie run the devil outta Georgia, Lord,
And the south's gonna rattle again. Yeah,
The south's gonna rattle again.

Dolly's wrapped up in the movie scene.
Tammy's sell'in books in the stores.
Waylon's gonna take us to the White House.
And Willie's gonna open up the door.
And Gilley's sell'in bowels every where ya go,
There made outta wood and tin.
The grounds gonna shake like a big rattle snake
And the south's gonna rattle again.
Yeah,
The south's gonna rattle again.

Yeah,
The south's gonna rattle again.
The south's gonna rattle again.
We got some big old silver eagles, and we're fly'in all over this land.
And you can bet our brag on that rebel flag.
You can damn well count me in.
The grounds gonna shake like a big rattle snake
And the south's gonna rattle again.
Yeah we're gonna shake and rattle again.

Yeah,
The south's gonna rattle again.
The south's gonna rattle again.
We got some big old silver eagles, and we're fly'in through Dixie land.
And you can bet our brag on that rebel flag.




You can damn well count me in.
The grounds gonna shake like a big rattle snake and the southern man's fight'in again.

Overall Meaning

Hank Williams Jr.'s "The South's Gonna Rattle Again" is a passionate song about the resilience of the South and its people. The lyrics are full of references to famous Southern musicians like Merle Haggard, George Jones, Charlie Daniels, and Dolly Parton, all of whom are doing what they do best – singing, performing, and entertaining. The song's theme centers around the idea that the South has endured a lot of hardships over the years but always manages to bounce back stronger and more resilient than before.


Hank is excited about the future of the South, and he believes that the region is on the brink of another awakening. He talks about the Rebel flag, which he sees as a symbol of pride and freedom, and he encourages his fellow Southerners to take pride in their heritage and traditions. The lyrics are full of colorful imagery, and they paint a vivid picture of a South that is alive and well, full of energy and enthusiasm.


Overall, "The South's Gonna Rattle Again" is a song that celebrates the Southern way of life and the resilience of its people. It's a patriotic and hopeful anthem that inspires listeners to take pride in their roots and to look forward to a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

I got my mind on Dixie.
I am thinking about the southern region of the United States.


I've got ramblin' in my shoes.
I have the urge to wander and explore.


Merle he's a drink'in that free bubble-up Aat'in that rainbow stew.
Merle is enjoying free drinks and food.


Now Jones ain't play'in no possum, He's the number one country man.
Jones is not pretending to be something he is not; he truly is the top country musician.


Charlie run the devil outta Georgia, Lord, And the south's gonna rattle again.
Charlie Daniels defeated the devil in the song 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia,' and this victory represents the strength and resilience of the southern region.


Dolly's wrapped up in the movie scene. Tammy's sell'in books in the stores.
Dolly Parton is focused on her career in film, and Tammy Wynette is successfully selling her books.


Waylon's gonna take us to the White House. And Willie's gonna open up the door.
Waylon Jennings will use his music to bring about political change, and Willie Nelson will be a welcoming figure as the door literally opens.


And Gilley's sell'in bowels every where ya go, There made outta wood and tin.
Mickey Gilley is selling inexpensive furniture made out of wood and tin materials.


The grounds gonna shake like a big rattle snake And the south's gonna rattle again.
There will be a powerful sense of southern pride and energy in the air.


Yeah, The south's gonna rattle again.
The southern region will regain its strength and vitality.


We got some big old silver eagles, and we're fly'in all over this land. And you can bet our brag on that rebel flag. You can damn well count me in.
There is a strong sense of patriotism towards the southern region, symbolized by the Confederate flag, and a commitment to its values and traditions.


The south's gonna rattle again. Yeah we're gonna shake and rattle again.
Once again, the southern region will experience a powerful sense of pride and energy.


The south's gonna rattle again. The south's gonna rattle again.
Repeating the message of the song, the southern region will regain its strength and vitality.


We got some big old silver eagles, and we're fly'in through Dixie land. And you can bet our brag on that rebel flag. You can damn well count me in.
Continuing the sense of patriotism and pride towards the southern region, and a commitment to its values and traditions.


The grounds gonna shake like a big rattle snake and the southern man's fight'in again.
The southern man is once again fighting to preserve and revive the culture and traditions of the region, represented by the powerful imagery of a rattlesnake shaking the ground.




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