Tennessee
Mindy Smith Lyrics
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Yes, I've come to believe you're where I wanna be
You may not be what everybody needs
But Tennessee, you're good enough for me
I can see stars shining in your night
Your daytime seems like Cash and Patsy Cline
They may not be what everybody needs
That's good enough for me
It's been ten years now, and I'm rooted in your soil
I am rooted in your soil
Give me ten more years, I'll be rooted in your soil
Right here in your soil
You may not be what I will always need
But I call you home
If I can call you home
Then you're good enough for me
The lyrics of Mindy Smith's song, "Tennessee," are an ode to the state that has become her home. The opening line, "Tennessee, you've been good to me," sets the tone for nostalgic lyrics about how the state has been kind to her. She then goes on to express her love for Tennessee and how it has become the place she wants to be. Smith acknowledges that the state may not be what everyone needs, but it is good enough for her.
The stanza about stars shining in the night sky and the daytime being reminiscent of Cash and Patsy Cline are typical Tennessee references. It highlights how the state's culture and nature have touched her soul in a way that is good enough for her. The chorus repeats the sentiment that Tennessee may not be what she always needs, but as long as she can call it home, it's good enough for her.
The final stanza is a declaration of her loyalty to the state. She is rooted in the soil of Tennessee, and she wants to stay there for many years to come. The lyrics express a deep sense of belonging and contentment with where she is in life. The repetition of the phrase "rooted in your soil" reinforces that sense of belonging and the strength of her connection to the state.
Line by Line Meaning
Tennessee, you've been good to me
The state has been kind to her and she feels grateful for everything it has offered her.
Yes, I've come to believe you're where I wanna be
She has found a sense of belonging in this state and firmly believes she belongs here.
You may not be what everybody needs
The state may not be perfect for everybody and may have its flaws or shortcomings.
But Tennessee, you're good enough for me
She still loves the state despite its flaws and feels it is the right place for her.
I can see stars shining in your night
The state has its own charm and beauty that she admires, even in its nighttime.
Your daytime seems like Cash and Patsy Cline
Even the daytime in Tennessee is special, reminiscent of the country music legends Cash and Cline.
They may not be what everybody needs
Not everyone may appreciate country music legends like Cash and Cline, but she does.
But they touch my soul
Their music has a special place in her heart and moves her emotionally.
That's good enough for me
The fact that the state provides her with a sense of joy, warmth, and belongingness is enough for her to stay.
It's been ten years now, and I'm rooted in your soil
She has lived in the state for ten years and has established a strong connection with the land and its people.
I am rooted in your soil
She feels a deep sense of connection and belonging with the state and its culture.
Give me ten more years, I'll be rooted in your soil
She plans to stay in the state for another ten years and develop even stronger roots in the place she calls home.
You may not be what I will always need
She acknowledges that her needs and priorities may change in the future and Tennessee might not be the right place for her then.
But I call you home
For now, she identifies Tennessee as her home, where she feels loved and accepted.
If I can call you home
Feeling that she belongs in the state is important to her, and she's glad she can call Tennessee her home.
Then you're good enough for me
Despite any imperfections, Tennessee is still the right place for her, and she's grateful for it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LEE SMITH, RAY RIDDLE
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