Fast forward almost two years & The Expressions (feat' Lee Fields), have successfully created a unique and personal sound that can hold court with the bands they set out to emulate. However, what was created in the process goes beyond just a carbon copy of a sweet soul music. The music has developed into a deeply soulful mix of old and new. The formula stayed the same but the style has been adapted for the ears of people who didn’t grow up on Al Green or Sam Cooke. Elements of modern music have crept their way into the mix to create something entirely fresh and unique. The Expressions have surely lived up to the name, each song they make is choked full of raw emotion that permeates deep through your ear hole straight to the soul.
Magnolia
Lee Fields & The Expressions Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Soft summer breeze
Makes me think of my baby
I left down in New Orleans
I left down in New Orleans
Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You whisper, "Good morning"
So gently in my ear
I'm coming home to you, baby yeah
I'll soon be there
I'll soon be there
Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Got to get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
The song "Magnolia" by Lee Fields & The Expressions is an ode to a lover left behind in New Orleans. The lyrics describe the singer's longing for his baby and his desire to be reunited with her. The whippoorwill's singing and soft summer breeze evoke memories of his lover and the sweetness of their relationship. The repetition of the line "Magnolia, you sweet thing" shows the singer's affection for his lover and how much she means to him. He describes how she drives him mad, but in a positive way, highlighting the intense love and passion he has for her. The song ends with the promise of a soon-to-be return to his lover and the recognition that she is the best he ever had.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet feeling of missing someone you love but also the joy and excitement of being reunited with them. The use of natural imagery, such as the whippoorwill and the summer breeze, adds to the romantic and nostalgic tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Whippoorwill's singing
The sound of the whippoorwill bird's singing is being heard
Soft summer breeze
There is a gentle, pleasant breeze coming through
Makes me think of my baby
These sights and sounds remind the singer of a lover whom they miss
I left down in New Orleans
The lover was left behind in the southern city of New Orleans
Magnolia, you sweet thing
The singer is addressing a person or the magnolia flower in a flattering way
You're driving me mad
The singer is overcome with emotion and longing
Got to get back to you, baby
The singer feels a strong desire to return to their love interest
You're the best I ever had
The singer has had previous lovers, but believes the addressed person is the most special
You whisper, "Good morning"
The addressed person speaks in a kind, loving tone
So gently in my ear
The word or phrase is said softly and lovingly
I'm coming home to you, baby yeah
The singer is headed back to be with their love interest
I'll soon be there
The singer will arrive back to their lover's side shortly
You're the best I ever had
Restating the idea that the addressed person is the most special of all past love interests
You're the best I ever had
The chorus repeats the line which states the addressed person is the best lover the singer has ever had
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ant InPant
So beautiful. Cannot stop listening!! The best I ever had.
DJ ScottyScott
Lee Fields is a living legend. What a voice and what a great song. Soul music is alive and well thanks to artists like Lee Fields. Hope to witness the legend live one day.
Manuel Esquivel
original by J.J. Cale....and Mr. Fields does such an amazing job with it!!! Love it!!!
Alex Galvez
Check out the Eric Clapton John mayor version 👍🏽
JO 7Z
Thanks dude, i dont know it. I'll go listen his version, but before, I finish to listen this beautiful version :)
Megadondada
You can literally feel the soul oozing out.
joan is online
This is one of the best artist I know. LEGEND, great voice, great band, great everything!
Rolando Renteria
Very soulful...perfect song.
Lee Alexander Woodward
Has to be the sound of summer 2014, smooth and laid back, how it should be, well done sir
pincmin
Wow. Exquisite singer, love the band, and is that a slap-steel guitar at the end?