Alabama
LX Lyrics
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no exit off of this freeway
oh this southern climate
humid kill, vultures meal freeway
oh my redneck mistress
victory for those who leaves this freeway
oh trailer suburbia
prison cell, part of hell freeway
state where fast is always slow
so the wind can't ever blow
hopelessly yours alabama
oh void of beauty for miles
three tooth smile, change the dial freeway
oh abandoned autos
a one bedroom home for the drunk and stoned freeway
nothing ever sits just right
well escape this place tonight
hopelessly yours alabama
The lyrics in Alabama by LX paint a bleak and hopeless picture of the American state. The song opens on a "white trash sunset" and continues with descriptions of the oppressive southern climate, abandoned cars, and trailer suburbia. The chorus repeats the phrase "hopelessly yours Alabama," indicating a sense of resignation and despair.
The lyrics also reference the idea of being trapped, with lines like "no exit off of this freeway" and "prison cell, part of hell freeway." The state is depicted as a place where "fast is always slow" and "nothing ever sits just right," showcasing a general frustration with life in Alabama.
Line by Line Meaning
oh, this white trash sunset
The sunset, which is often associated with beauty, appears cheap and tacky from this perspective.
no exit off of this freeway
There seems to be no way out of the current situation or location.
oh, this southern climate
The climate in the South, although warm, creates discomfort and difficulty for those trying to live in it.
humid kill, vultures meal freeway
The climate is not only uncomfortable but also dangerous. It can be deadly, and the road feels like a place where death looms in the air like vultures.
oh my redneck mistress
The personification of the state of Alabama as a mistress who is attractive and seductive but ultimately damaging and toxic.
victory for those who leave this freeway
Those who escape from this situation or location can be considered victorious.
oh, trailer suburbia
The environment is characterized by trailer homes, indicating poverty and lack of stability.
prison cell, part of hell freeway
The freeway feels like a prison cell within the already existing hellish environment.
state where fast is always slow
Nothing seems to move quickly in this state, creating a feeling of stagnation and boredom.
so the wind can't ever blow
The environment and surrounding areas make it difficult for even the wind to move.
hopelessly yours alabama
The state is hopelessly tangled in its own problems and struggles, unable to break free from them.
oh, void of beauty for miles
There is nothing beautiful to see for miles and miles, creating a sense of desolation and abandonment.
three tooth smile, change the dial freeway
The inhabitants of this environment have poor dental hygiene, and the best course is often to turn away and avoid this part of the freeway.
oh, abandoned autos
The environment is characterized by abandoned cars, indicating even deeper poverty and neglect.
a one-bedroom home for the drunk and stoned freeway
Even what would be considered a home is barely inhabitable and is only livable for people left behind and forgotten by society.
nothing ever sits just right
Nothing seems to fit or work perfectly, creating a sense of unease and chaos.
well escape this place tonight
The only option is to escape as soon as possible, implying that this situation or environment is unbearable.
hopelessly yours alabama
The state remains trapped in its problems and issues, making any solution seem hopeless.
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.