Hometown Girl
Josh Turner Lyrics

She grew up around here on that southwest side
She was born and raised in this community on the southwest side of town.

Where the corn grows up to the road side
Cornfields line the roads in her hometown.

Went to high school here, got that Panther pride
She attended high school in this town and takes great pride in her school's mascot, the Panthers.

She'll be cheering them on every Friday night
She is a dedicated fan of her high school's football team and attends every game to show her support.

She couldn't hide her beauty with a baseball cap
Even when trying to blend in with a more casual outfit, her natural beauty still shines through.

Couldn't help but shine with a heart like that
Her inner beauty and kind heart make her impossible to ignore.

New York called when she turned 21
When she reached the age of 21, she received an opportunity to move to New York City.

But she never forgot where she came from
Despite the allure of a big city, she always remembers the roots and values instilled in her by her hometown community.

Her mamma's mamma was born right here
Her great-grandmother was also born and raised in her hometown.

And her roots run deeper than that old town square
Her family ties to this community go farther back than even the iconic town square.

She's a good girl but she's not uptight
Although she has been raised with morals and manners, she still knows how to have a good time and let loose.

She can rise and shine and she can hang all night
She is able to wake up early and start her day, or stay out late and enjoy the company of friends without losing energy or enthusiasm.

She's got an old soul, she's the salt of the earth
Despite her youth, she possesses a mature and grounded spirit that makes her genuine and endearing to others.

When she gives her love she knows what it's worth
She understands the value of love and gives it freely, but never settles for less than the respect and appreciation she deserves.

There's a lot of pretty girls out there to me
As a singer who likely travels extensively, the singer acknowledges the abundance of attractive women in the world.

But there's nothing like the one right across the street
However, he believes the unique combination of attributes possessed by a hometown girl cannot be replicated and finds himself attracted to one from his own community.

I need a pretty little homegrown hometown girl
The artist desires a woman who embodies the traits of a hometown girl he finds so appealing.

With a ribbon tying back those waterfall curls
He envisions her wearing her hair in soft, flowing curls and adorned with a simple ribbon.

I've been looking all over, all over the world
Despite being a successful musician who tours around the world, the singer has yet to find a woman who matches his ideal type.

For a pretty little homegrown hometown girl
He continues to search for his perfect match, but is hopeful to find her in his own hometown.