Country Girl
Palmer Rissi Lyrics


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It's the way I think not how I talk, oh no
It's a pride you feel that makes you walk the walk
Come Sunday morning palms up in praise
It's all about my mama 'nem and how I was raised

It's a state of mind no matter where you're from
Living like your grandma done
'Cause good home training ain't a common thing
If this is who you are, let me hear you say

You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl

I'm the kind of girl says it with a smile, ooh yeah
That sweet as molasses down home style
I'm whatcha might call real corn-fed, ooh yeah
I'm a country girl born and bred

It's a state of mind no matter where you're from
Living like your grandma did
'Cause good home training ain't a common thing
If this is who you are, let me hear you say

You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl

Ladies if you understand
Let me hear you all clap your hands
If you hear me and you know you're bad
All you country girls clap your hands

Ladies if you understand
Let me hear you all clap your hands
If you hear me and you know you're bad
All you country girls clap your hands

You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl

You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to sing it with a Southern drawl




Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl

Overall Meaning

Palmer Rissi's Country Girl is an ode to the Southern lifestyle and values. The song extol's Southern culture, including manners and upbringing, and the pride associated with it. The song speaks to the stereotype of Southern women being polite, welcoming, and confident, and how it's a state of mind that can be embraced by anyone, regardless of where they're from. The lyrics suggest that it's not just about the accent, but the way of life itself, that distinguishes a Southern girl. The way they were raised, the values they hold close, and the pride they carry all contribute to being a "country girl."


Palmer Rissi's song speaks to the power of culture and its ingredients that make it special. The song speaks to unity, with lines such as "If this is who you are, let me hear you say." The lyrics suggest that individuals find a sense of belonging and identity in their shared culture, and that by owning it, they can embrace who they are. The song celebrates Southern women while also creating an inclusive atmosphere where anyone can embody that "country girl" attitude, values, and pride regardless of their place of origin.


Overall, the song emphasizes the value of Southern culture and all the things that make it special. The lyrics are a celebration of the Southern way of life, including manners, upbringing, values, and pride. The song suggests that anyone can embrace that "country girl" spirit and find a sense of belonging and identity within it, creating an inclusive atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the way I think not how I talk, oh no
My identity and values are not determined by my accent, but rather my inner characteristics and beliefs.


It's a pride you feel that makes you walk the walk
Having pride in where you come from and your upbringing motivates you to live according to those values.


Come Sunday morning palms up in praise
A tradition of the culture is to give thanks and worship on Sundays by raising our hands in praise.


It's all about my mama 'nem and how I was raised
The foundation of my values and identity comes from my mother and other family members, and how they raised me.


It's a state of mind no matter where you're from
Being a country girl is not limited to a specific location, but rather a certain mentality and way of life.


Living like your grandma done
Emulating the lifestyle and values of our grandmothers can bring joy and satisfaction to our lives.


'Cause good home training ain't a common thing
Having good manners and values is becoming increasingly rare in today's society.


If this is who you are, let me hear you say
If you identify as a country girl and embody those values, then show it proudly.


You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
Being a country girl is not limited to a specific location or even southern states like Georgia.


From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
Even if you're from a state like Arkansas, you can still appreciate and have a southern accent.


Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
You don't have to be related to someone from West Virginia to embody country values and culture.


Show the world you're a country girl
Be proud of who you are, where you come from, and the values you embody.


I'm the kind of girl says it with a smile, ooh yeah
I am a happy and proud country girl who expresses my identity with a smile on my face.


That sweet as molasses down home style
Country girls have a unique and endearing style that is warm and welcoming, like the taste of molasses.


I'm whatcha might call real corn-fed, ooh yeah
I am a true country girl who has been raised on traditional foods like corn and embraces that part of my identity.


Ladies if you understand
Calling out to other women who understand and identify as country girls.


Let me hear you all clap your hands
As a community of country girls, let's celebrate and support each other by clapping our hands together.


If you hear me and you know you're bad
If you can relate to my words and you're proud of being a country girl, then show it off confidently.


All you country girls clap your hands
Continuing to unite and support each other as proud country girls.


From Arkansas to sing it with a Southern drawl
Even if you're from a state like Arkansas, you can still sing with a charming southern accent.


Show the world you're a country girl
The outro serves as a final reminder to always be proud of our identity, values, and culture as country girls.




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Comments from YouTube:

Muzikgirl67

PURE COUNTRY GOLD!...Thank you soooo very much for posting and sharing this first hit single for Rissi, that peaked at a much-too-low #54 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart back in October 2007 for her...I thoroughly enjoyed listening...and the sound quality is FIRST-RATE too!...Let the good music play on, and take care! Ms. Elizabeth 🎧📻🎧📻🎧

Naught To Three Sad Onions

Love the classic country sound

Steve Naidamast

Great country at its best! Haven't heard good country in a while...

Randal Pennington

Country girl singing it and bringing it - great song! - Lee Penni

J Bosley

ABSOLUTELY Mind BLOWING TalenT !! And OH SO LATE is Country Music to WelcomE Women of ColoR !! ❤️

PsylettaGilroy

Would love to hear a collab between her and Chapel Hart. 😍

Kristin Chester

LOVE IT <3

William Anderson

Yes me to,Hello Kristin how are you doing 👋👋👋

Elizabeth Urbanowicz

I feel the same. I'm a Canadian girl raised outside a big city, but my momma raised me country and one day I'll have my farm

Shawn Collins

This pretty lil lady got a beautiful voice. "Show the world you a country girl" UM HUM!!!!

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