Big Apple
Molly Hatchet Lyrics


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New York City, you're so big and tough,
Well here we come, baby, we're struttin' our stuff.
Well, we look kinda frisky, we're pretty damn bad
Cause Southern cookin' is all we ever had.
Oh, cook 'em up some greens, baby.

I've seen the mountains up in Tennessee
Sweet little hill woman satisfied me.
We know that it's tough and it's an uphill battle
But we're running 'em hard, baby, sitting in the saddle.
Oh, come on, baby

New York City, you're so big and tough,
My pistols are loaded, I feel rough.




Well, we heard of your punks and your high heel steppers
We're bad Southern boys and don't you forget us.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Big Apple" by Molly Hatchet are an ode to Southern pride and toughness in the face of the towering, unforgiving city of New York. From the opening lines, it's clear that the band is feeling up to the challenge of taking on the bustling metropolis, strutting their stuff with the confidence and swagger of someone who has pride in their identity and roots. The verse about Southern cooking, specifically the line "Cause Southern cookin' is all we ever had," emphasizes this idea, showcasing how the band's identity and culture is baked into every aspect of their being.


Later, in the verse about Tennessee, the band draws a contrast between the slower, simpler pace of life in the South and the fast, constantly moving city they're in, highlighting the challenges they face as they try to navigate their way through a new environment. But, as the chorus implies, they're up for the fight. No matter how big or tough New York City may be, the band's pistols are loaded and they're ready to take on anyone who gets in their way - after all, they're "bad Southern boys" who won't be forgotten any time soon.


Line by Line Meaning

New York City, you're so big and tough,
The courage and confidence of this city is immeasurable and impressive.


Well here we come, baby, we're struttin' our stuff.
Our confidence is on a high with the attention we're receiving from the city.


Well, we look kinda frisky, we're pretty damn bad
We have a certain edge that makes us really appealing to the others.


Cause Southern cookin' is all we ever had.
Our different background and culture makes us stand out in the crowd.


Oh, cook 'em up some greens, baby.
We want to share our food and culture with the others in the city.


I've seen the mountains up in Tennessee
I have traveled extensively within my country.


Sweet little hill woman satisfied me.
I have been content with my simple lifestyle and the little pleasures in life.


We know that it's tough and it's an uphill battle
We are aware that what we are trying to achieve in the city is difficult.


But we're running 'em hard, baby, sitting in the saddle.
But we are trying our best and working hard to achieve our goals in the city.


Oh, come on, baby
We urge our listeners or audience to join us in our effort.


My pistols are loaded, I feel rough.
I am always prepared and on guard in this city.


Well, we heard of your punks and your high heel steppers
We are well informed and aware of the different kinds of people residing in the city.


We're bad Southern boys and don't you forget us.
We have our own charm and toughness as people from the South which makes us different from others.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DANNY JOE BROWN, DAVID LAWRENCE HLUBEK, STEVEN JEROME HOLLAND

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Comments from YouTube:

Cougarj61

There 1st album with Danny Joe and the original band still sound great today as it did in the mid 70's the boys from Jax were as good as it gets R.I.P. Danny Joe

Karl Peterson

You should check out a live version of this from a live show in New Jersey!.....😁

William Cason

I wore this cassette out in 79 and 80! My best friends had this cassette and listened to it all the time.

Chuck Hardage

I did too. Replaced it with a cd that I still play

Joel Day

I traded five lunch tickets for this album in ninth grade.....Haha I love it

kevin kinder

THIS is Molly Hatchet.

Pete Roberts

0:53 I love DJB's perfect vocal phrasing on the line "A sweet little hill woman satisfied me"...

Chris Bako

Awesome tune super simple and cool.

Jeffrey Simpkins

The road is tight and it's an uphill battle. Legendary.

Thomas Tarwater

Remember when Molly Hatchet was Danny Joe Brown singing, Dave Hlubek, Steve Holland and Duane Roland on guitars, Banner Thomas on bass and Bruce Crump on the drum kit? I sure do. The Molly Hatchet of today has none of the original lineup (because Steve Holland is the only one alive) and there's only one guitar picker (Bobby Ingram). This song, "Big Apple", would have been the band's first Top-40 hit had it been released as a single. Just saying.

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