Sweet Home Alabama
Lynard Skynard Lyrics
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carry me home to see my kin
singing songs about the southland.
I miss ole bamy once again and I think it's a sin. Yes.
Well, I heard Mister Young sing about her.
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down.
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
Sweet home Alabama where the skies are so blue.
Sweet home Alabama, Lord, I'm coming home to you.
In Birmingham they love the Gov'nor. Oooh hoo hoo.
Now we all did what we could do.
Now Watergate does not bother me.
Does your conscience bother you, tell the truth.
Sweet home Alabama where the skies are so blue.
Sweet home Alabama, Lord, I'm coming home to you.
Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
and they ve been known to pick a song or two.
Lord, they get me off so much,
they pick me up when I'm feeling blue, now how about you.
Sweet home Alabama where the skies are so blue.
Sweet home Alabama, Lord, I'm coming home to you.
Sweet home Alabama where the skies are so blue.
Sweet home Alabama, Lord, I'm coming home to you.
The lyrics to Lynard Skynard's song "Sweet Home Alabama" are a celebration of the band's southern roots and a response to the criticisms of the south in the music of Neil Young. The first verse describes the singer's nostalgia for his southern home and family, as "big wheels" carry him back to "ole bamy." He sings about the beauty of the south and its musical traditions, showing his love for the region.
The second verse is a direct response to Neil Young's song "Southern Man," which criticized the racism and violence of the south. Lynard Skynard argues that not all southern people are like this, and that the beauty and culture of the south should be celebrated. He addresses Young directly, saying that "a southern man don't need him around anyhow."
The third verse is a more general commentary on politics and morality, referencing Watergate and urging people to be honest with themselves. The chorus repeats the singer's love for Alabama and the south, accompanied by a catchy melody and guitar riff.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sweet Home Alabama" are a proud and defiant celebration of southern heritage and culture, responding to criticism from outsiders and asserting the worth of their home.
Line by Line Meaning
Big wheels keep on turning
Life keeps moving forward, taking me along for the ride.
carry me home to see my kin
I'm being taken back to my family homestead.
singing songs about the southland.
We're celebrating the beauty and culture of the Southern US.
I miss ole bamy once again and I think it's a sin. Yes.
I miss Alabama and it pains me to be away from home for so long.
Well, I heard Mister Young sing about her.
I heard Neil Young sing about Alabama.
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down.
I heard Neil Young criticize Alabama in his music.
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
I hope Neil Young doesn't forget that Southern men are proud and unyielding.
a southern man don't need him around anyhow.
We don't need his criticism or negativity.
Sweet home Alabama where the skies are so blue.
Alabama is where I belong and feel at home, with its clear blue skies.
In Birmingham they love the Gov'nor. Oooh hoo hoo.
People in Alabama adore their governor and support him wholeheartedly.
Now we all did what we could do.
We've all done our best to make things better in our state.
Now Watergate does not bother me.
We're not concerned with scandals that don't affect us directly.
Does your conscience bother you, tell the truth.
If you have something weighing on your conscience, be honest and admit it.
Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
Muscle Shoals is home to the talented Swampers, known for their musical ability.
and they ve been known to pick a song or two.
They are renowned for their musical talent and have written many popular songs.
Lord, they get me off so much,
Their music is so powerful and uplifting that it inspires me.
they pick me up when I'm feeling blue, now how about you.
Their music can help lift your spirits too, have you experienced that?
Sweet home Alabama where the skies are so blue.
Alabama is where I belong and feel at home, with its clear blue skies.
Sweet home Alabama, Lord, I'm coming home to you.
I'm headed back to the place where I feel most connected and at ease, Alabama.
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@jackspry9736
RIP the ten members of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ronnie Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977), aged 29
Cassie Gaines (January 9, 1948 – October 20, 1977), aged 29
Steve Gaines (September 14, 1949 – October 20, 1977), aged 28
Larry Junstrom (June 22, 1949 – October 5, 2019), aged 70
Ed King (September 14, 1949 – August 22, 2018), aged 68
Bob Burns (November 24, 1950 – April 3, 2015), aged 64
Gary Rossington (December 4, 1951 – March 5, 2023), aged 71
Leon Wilkeson (April 2, 1952 – July 27, 2001), aged 49
Billy Powell (June 3, 1952 – January 28, 2009), aged 56
Allen Collins (July 19, 1952 – January 23, 1990), aged 37
You will be remembered as legends.
@ShadowReaper-pu2hx
My cousin and I played this at our wedding.
@sincerelymadison_
must of been a beautiful night😍
@IssacG.
The memories 🥲
@petepiper6806
Was Daddy uncle the best man?🙄😁
@shaynemhopkins
Your dumb as fuck if you think marrying your cousin is common in Alabama just because it’s legal historically and still to this day northern states have had a higher incest rate then Alabama. Alabama just never changed the law.
@mjisthegoat4life
You got married to your cousin?
@JaimieWantsToMarryPizzaHut
Played this song for my sister. She didn’t like it, but our kids did.
@Clownwhokills
LMAO
@finnontheytplatform
STOP
@elijahcarter4589
bro im dead 💀💀💀💀☠☠☠