Boys from the South
Pistol Annies Lyrics
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Maybe Oklahoma plowin' up some ground
Southern Carolina, somewhere on the coast,
Maybe Alabama drivin' through Montgomery right now.
There's somethin' 'bout a boy from the South.
Maybe he's in Florida, somewhere in the pines,
Maybe on the Delta throwin' out a line,
Maybe Tennessee pickin' on a guitar right now.
There's somethin' 'bout a boy from the South
Yeah, the first time I felt it I was only 16,
And he kissed me underneath the chinaberry tree.
Said "Goodnight darlin'," with a sweet southern drawl.
Man, I think I might just have to love them all
The boys from the South.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Maybe in Kentucky, workin' in the mines.
Maybe down in Little Rock, just to pass the time.
Maybe he's somewhere in New Orleans,
Livin' it up in the Big Easy right now.
There's somethin' 'bout a boy from the South.
Yeah, the first time I felt it I was only 16,
And he kissed me underneath the chinaberry tree.
Said "Goodnight darlin'," with a sweet southern drawl.
Man, I think I might just have to love them all
The boys from the South.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Maybe he's in Texas, maybe this town.
My boys from the South.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The lyrics to Pistol Annies' song "Boys From The South" describe the allure of southern boys and the various states they may be located in. The first verse suggests that the boy in question could be in Texas, Oklahoma, South Carolina, or Alabama. The second verse adds possibilities of Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The chorus emphasizes the irresistibility of southern boys and the singer's experiences falling for them. The bridge highlights the potential of finding a boy in Kentucky or Little Rock, or perhaps down in New Orleans.
Overall, the song celebrates the mystique and charm of southern boys. The repetition of "there's somethin' 'bout a boy from the South" underscores the singer's infatuation and the ineffable quality she finds so appealing. The reference to the chinaberry tree and the southern drawl in the second verse add further details to the romantic imagery of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe he's in Texas, maybe this town
He could be in any town in Texas
Maybe Oklahoma plowin' up some ground
He could be farming in Oklahoma
Southern Carolina, somewhere on the coast,
He could be in a coastal town in South Carolina
Maybe Alabama drivin' through Montgomery right now.
He could be driving through Montgomery, Alabama
There's somethin' 'bout a boy from the South.
There's a unique charm about Southern boys.
Maybe he's in Florida, somewhere in the pines,
He could be in a forest in Florida
Maybe on the Delta throwin' out a line,
He could be fishing in the Mississippi Delta
Maybe he's in Georgia, starin' at the stars,
He could be staring at the stars in Georgia
Maybe Tennessee pickin' on a guitar right now.
He could be playing guitar in Tennessee
Yeah, the first time I felt it I was only 16,
The first time I experienced this Southern charm, I was young
And he kissed me underneath the chinaberry tree.
He gave me a romantic kiss under a chinaberry tree
Said "Goodnight darlin'," with a sweet southern drawl.
He bid me goodnight with a charming Southern accent
Man, I think I might just have to love them all
I might fall in love with all Southern boys.
Yeah, the first time I felt it I was only 16,
The first time I experienced this Southern charm, I was young
And he kissed me underneath the chinaberry tree.
He gave me a romantic kiss under a chinaberry tree
Said "Goodnight darlin'," with a sweet southern drawl.
He bid me goodnight with a charming Southern accent
Man, I think I might just have to love them all
I might fall in love with all Southern boys.
Maybe in Kentucky, workin' in the mines.
He could be working in the mines of Kentucky
Maybe down in Little Rock, just to pass the time.
He could be in Little Rock just to pass time
Maybe he's somewhere in New Orleans,
He could be in New Orleans
Livin' it up in the Big Easy right now.
Having a good time in the Big Easy
Ah-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe
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Rachel Dickson
Hi Miranda, Ashley and Angaleena with your band, absolutely beautiful guitar playing and lyrics with your beautiful voices 💝 LOVE IT 💝😊 Thank You so much for sharing this with us 💝🤗 Sending lots of love to all of you and your families from Melbourne, Australia
Sharon Bates
I love their sound!
Annette Flores
I'm hearing this ..taking fireball shots..lol love my whiskey. Great song.. love it..
History Chick
Love your music 😘 love from the UK
Natalie Woolger
Love all the new ones and the old songs from Woking UK
Able Windsor
Nice 🥂🥂🥂
Bryan
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