Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Jackson Mississippi
Kid Rock Lyrics
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Her face I felt like I was ready to die
Went lookin' for a place to hide
A hole I could crawl inside
Long lines
Whiskey bottles
And the same old song
And I know it won't be long
And I could say I'm trying to change
But that's just another lie
Its been a day and a half
And I'm still high
And I feel like Jackson Mississippi
A river runnin'
Like Jackson Mississippi
A river runnin'
Like Jackson Mississippi
A river runnin through my viens
And when the daylight disappeared
I took a good look inside
Behind my pride
I sat down and cried
I know I'm not a fool
But I don't know what's wrong
Maybe its time to pack
And just move on
And I could say I'm trying to change
But that would just be a lie
I'm lookin' for some one to tell me why
The song "Jackson Mississippi" by Kid Rock is a tale of a man struggling with addiction and feeling lost in life. The artist talks about the emptiness and hopelessness he feels in his life by likening it to the city of Jackson, Mississippi. He opens with a moment of clarity, where he gazes at the rising sun and imagines dying. He is looking for a place to hide where he can disconnect from the world and find peace. But even in his seclusion, he feels the weight of the world, the smell of death in the air.
As the song continues, Kid Rock describes how he is stuck in a cycle of addiction, unable to break free. He says he could "say he's trying to change, but that's just another lie." He knows he's high, but he hasn't yet hit rock bottom. The chorus of the song repeatedly compares his internal struggles to the river running through Jackson, Mississippi. He feels the city's history and the struggles of its people coursing through his veins.
The second verse opens with a change in tone, as the artist acknowledges the emotional pain he is feeling. He says he's taking a good look inside, behind his pride, and finally letting himself cry. He recognizes that he's not a fool, but he is unsure of what is wrong or how to fix it. He ends the song by asking for help, hoping for someone to tell him why he's feeling so lost.
Line by Line Meaning
And when the sunshine showed
Her face I felt like I was ready to die
The sight of the sun made me feel hopeless and miserable.
Went lookin' for a place to hide
A hole I could crawl inside
I wanted to find a secluded spot to escape from the world.
Long lines
Whiskey bottles
And the same old song
I smell death in the air
And I know it won't be long
I'm surrounded by the usual bleakness of life and I can sense that danger is near.
And I could say I'm trying to change
But that's just another lie
Its been a day and a half
And I'm still high
Although I pretend to want to improve myself, I'm still addicted to drugs.
And I feel like Jackson Mississippi
A river runnin'
Like Jackson Mississippi
A river runnin'
Like Jackson Mississippi
A river runnin through my viens
I'm as messed up as the turbulent waters of the Mississippi River that flows through Jackson, Mississippi.
And when the daylight disappeared
I took a good look inside
Behind my pride
I sat down and cried
When night fell, I was forced to confront my true emotions and it overwhelmed me.
I know I'm not a fool
But I don't know what's wrong
Maybe its time to pack
And just move on
I'm aware that I'm not stupid, but I'm uncertain about what's causing my problems and feel like leaving my current situation is the only solution.
And I could say I'm trying to change
But that would just be a lie
I'm lookin' for some one to tell me why
I'm still reluctant to admit that I'm not making efforts to fix my life and I wish someone could provide me with answers.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Trombly, Robert Ritchie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniel Gallegos
This dude gets it! He’s one of the best musicians ever!
MelissaAnne
Really what year you at? I am a 80s baby and this is okay..
twhitten316
From some one that was born in Jackson, Mississippi I respect the hell out of this song. Absolute fire🔥🔥🔥
FuckinGoogleIDont want to use my real name
From someone else born in Jackson, you sure the relation to Jackson is a good thing?
Rusty Patterson
One of the most underrated rock songs ever
familyguy1996iscool
Thank you Kid Rock for making a song for just us Mississippians
Chris Hanley
One of Kid Rock's best, heaviest, & darkest songs. Love it!
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WILLIAM SANNUTO
Great great song . This one will always be remembered.