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.
Sweet Home Alabama
Kid Rock Lyrics
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So What Yall Know About Southern Rock Music?
Music Plays Crowd Screams and Claps!
Said Big wheels keep on turning,
Carry me home to see my kin Lord,
Singing songs about the Southland,
I miss Alabamy once again,
Well I heard mister Young he sing about her
But we all did what we could do,
Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you? (Ah Come On)
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue (Come On)
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you (Yeah Come On)
In Birmingham they love the governor
We all did what we could do
Watergate does not bother me
Does your fuckin conscience bother you?
Now Come On Now Sing
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue (Yeah)
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
HEY HEY COME ON
Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
And they've been known to pick a song or two
Lord they get me off so high
They pick me up when I'm feeling blue
how about you?
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue (Yeah)
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Come On Sing(Crowd Sings)
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue(eh Yeah)
Sweet Home Alabama
and Lord, I'm coming home to you(Come ON)
Sweet Home Alabama
HmmHmm,
Where the skies are so blue (Hmmm Yeah)
Sweet Home Alabama
I Think Im Comin Home To You
Come On Come On
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Come On
{Music Plays On And Fades
{Crowd Cheers!
Kid Rock's song "Sweet Home Alabama" is an ode to the Southern rock music that is synonymous with the state of Alabama. The lyrics tell the story of Kid Rock's love for his home state and the music that originated there. He sings about missing Alabama and how it feels like a sin to be away from it. He also mentions the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a Southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, and Neil Young, a Canadian singer-songwriter who featured Alabama in his music. Kid Rock also uses a lot of Southern slang and dialect to reinforce his love for Alabama and all things Southern.
The lyrics also touch on Watergate, a scandal that occurred during the presidency of Richard Nixon. Kid Rock speaks of how Watergate does not bother him, but he questions whether it bothers the listener's conscience. By mentioning Watergate, Kid Rock brings the listener back to a time in history and reminds them that the world was not always perfect.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sweet Home Alabama" are a celebration of all things Southern, from the music to the culture and beyond. Kid Rock's love for this region of the United States is evident in every line of the song, and the nostalgia that the lyrics evoke is sure to resonate with anyone who feels a connection to Alabama or the South.
Line by Line Meaning
Said Big wheels keep on turning,
Life goes on and we keep moving forward.
Carry me home to see my kin Lord,
Take me back home to my family and roots, dear Lord.
Singing songs about the Southland,
Celebrating and reminiscing about the Southern United States.
I miss Alabamy once again,
Feeling nostalgic and homesick for Alabama again.
And I think its a sin, come on Hey YEAH YEAH
Believing that leaving Alabama is a sin and expressing excitement about the music.
Well I heard mister Young he sing about her
Referring to Neil Young's song about Alabama.
But we all did what we could do,
Explaining that everyone made the best of the situation.
Watergate does not bother me
Expressing indifference towards the Watergate scandal.
Does your conscience bother you? (Ah Come On)
Questioning if others feel any moral concerns about the scandal.
Sweet home Alabama
Calling Alabama a place that feels like home.
Where the skies are so blue (Come On)
Describing the beauty of the state's skies and encouraging people to join in the song.
Lord, I'm coming home to you (Yeah Come On)
Announcing that the singer is returning to Alabama.
In Birmingham they love the governor
Referencing George Wallace, a controversial Alabama governor.
we all did what we could do
Stating that everyone tried to make the best of the situation.
Does your fuckin conscience bother you?
Using profanity to ask if others have any moral concerns about the governor.
Now Come On Now Sing
Encouraging people to join in the song again.
Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
Referring to the Swampers, a band from a recording studio in Alabama.
And they've been known to pick a song or two
Acknowledging the Swampers' musical talents and accomplishments.
Lord they get me off so high
Expressing the joy and excitement that the Swampers' music brings the singer.
They pick me up when I'm feeling blue
Explaining that the Swampers' music can cheer him up when he's feeling down.
how about you?
Asking if others feel the same way about the Swampers' music.
HmmHmm,
A vocalization with no clear meaning.
I Think Im Comin Home To You
Repeating the desire to return to Alabama.
{Music Plays On And Fades
Indicating that the song continues to play in the background and fade out.
{Crowd Cheers!
Noting that the audience is cheering and enjoying the music.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@aneggselentfellow5607
This was one of my dad's favorite songs, he'd play this sometimes in the car. RIP 1969-2023
@daskohlenstoffeinheit1971
Your dad is alive. There is a reason why the coroner didnt release his body.
@user-my7fu3tp5m
RIP
@clydeallen9927
This song rocks. Makes me remember all the good I had when I was younger. Here I am in my 60s still enjoy listening to it.. Kid Rock keep jamming brother
@cleforlife420
Well said bro!
@iSpitGame
Hahahaaa u is pops nowđđđ anyone 60yo got some good storiesđ¤đťtell me Iâm wrong.
@JeffreyHill-zv5xd
Man, I got a ton of stories. Living in Nashville we got Alot of lakes & my youth was just unbelievable. I used to drive my bass boat up & down the lake shore he's driving in this video. Fish it, have picnics right there where those 2 twins are with the rebel flag bikini. That's Hendersonville TN. My cousin is a country song writer, lives right down the street from that video shoot. This video kicks my memory into overdrive. Such good times. We can't go back but we have the God given memories.
@ReginaKemp-uf3gr
Iâm alive/so thankful! Loving this! Sweet Home Alabama!
@gregrichter6056
My best mate passed away yesterday, he called me a few years ago and told me to watch this video and said...remind you of anything??? Best of times...RIP Brett you beauty...
@robertdawson2402
Sorry for your loss mate.