South
Kevin Clark Lyrics
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Why should ev'rybody pity me,
Nighttime's falling, folks are a singin',
they dance till break of day
Dear Old Southland with it's dreamy songs
Takes me back there where I belong
How I'd love to be in mammy's arms
When It's Sleepy Time Down South
The lyrics of Kevin Clark's song South portray feelings of homesickness and loneliness while being stuck in a big city. The lyrics acknowledge that although he may feel sorry for himself and his situation, everyone has their own struggles. The lyrics also describe the liveliness of the city at night with people singing and dancing until dawn.
However, despite the excitement of the city, the singer yearns for the Southland - a place that is familiar and full of dreamy songs. The mention of 'mammy's arms' makes the longing for home more personal, and the phrase 'When It's Sleepy Time Down South' refers to a time of rest when everything is quiet and peaceful. The song captures the essence of being far away from home and the comfort of familiar spaces and people.
Line by Line Meaning
Homesick tired All alone in a big city
Feeling lonely and exhausted in a bustling, unfamiliar urban area
Why should ev'rybody pity me
Wondering why others should feel sorry for one's current emotional state
Nighttime's falling, folks are a singin',
As darkness approaches, people around are joyfully serenading each other
they dance till break of day
They continue to dance and revel until the sun comes up
Dear Old Southland with it's dreamy songs
Fondly reminiscing about the peaceful, nostalgic region of the South with its lulling music
Takes me back there where I belong
The music transports one to a place of belonging and familiarity
How I'd love to be in mammy's arms
Yearning for the loving embrace and comfort of a caregiver figure
When It's Sleepy Time Down South
Referencing a well-known song in Southern culture, reflecting on the calming nature of rest and relaxation in the region
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: CLARENCE MUSE, LEON RENE, OTIS RENE
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