Tennessee Girl
Redbone Lyrics


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Iβ€²m thankin' you, girl, for lettinβ€² me love you
I want you to know I can't love no other
You got a heart as big as the sky
You make me wanna holler "me, oh my"
You're just my hunk of ever-lovinβ€² Tennessee girl
Oh, my hunk of ever-lovinβ€² Tennessee girl

And I'm weak at the touch, your bundle of joy
I canβ€²t let you go till I had all your lovin'
Iβ€²m gonna stake right here till I die
You think you're gonna ... nice easy ride
Youβ€²re just my hunk of ever-lovin' Tennessee girl
Oh, my hunk of ever-lovin' Tennessee girl

So, oh, it ainβ€²t love
My heart, of a queen, baby
You make me feel just like Iβ€²m your man
I'm your man
Oh, Iβ€²m your man

Tennessee girl
Tennessee girl

I'm thankinβ€² you, girl, for lettin' me love you
I want you to know I canβ€²t love no other
You got a heart as big as the sky
You make me wanna holler "me, oh my"
You're just my hunk of ever-lovin' Tennessee girl
Oh, my hunk of ever-lovinβ€² Tennessee girl

Oh, lay it on
Tennessee girl
Tennessee girl




Tennessee girl
Tennessee girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Redbone's "Tennessee Girl" speak of an intense love that the singer has for the subject of the song, who is from Tennessee. The singer thanks the girl for letting him love her and acknowledges that he cannot love anyone else. He describes her heart as being as big as the sky, and her touch as making him weak. The singer also notes that he will not let her go until he has had all of her love and that he is willing to stay with her until he dies. The chorus repeats that the girl is his "hunk of ever-lovin' Tennessee girl."


The song speaks to the depth of feeling that the singer has for the girl, and the intensity of their connection. The lyrics also emphasize the exclusivity of their love, with the singer stating that he cannot love anyone but this particular girl. The use of "hunk" to describe the girl is a term of endearment that speaks to the singer's admiration for her. Overall, the song celebrates the intensity and exclusivity of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm thankin' you, girl, for lettin' me love you
I appreciate you for allowing me to love you


I want you to know I can't love no other
You should know that I cannot love anyone else


You got a heart as big as the sky
Your heart is vast and full of kindness


You make me wanna holler "me, oh my"
You make me feel so excited and happy


You're just my hunk of ever-lovin' Tennessee girl
You are my beautiful and loving girl from Tennessee


And I'm weak at the touch, your bundle of joy
I am powerless when you touch me; you bring me so much happiness


I can't let you go till I had all your lovin'
I won't let you leave until I have experienced all your love


I'm gonna stake right here till I die
I'm staying here forever


You think you're gonna ... nice easy ride
Even though you may think it will be easy, it won't be


So, oh, it ain't love
This feeling isn't just love


My heart, of a queen, baby
My heart is fit for a queen, my love


You make me feel just like I'm your man
You make me feel like I am your protector and provider


Tennessee girl
Girl from Tennessee


Oh, lay it on
Give me all your love


Tennessee girl
Girl from Tennessee


Tennessee girl
Girl from Tennessee


Tennessee girl
Girl from Tennessee




Writer(s): Lolly Vegas

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@redboneband9825

Every November is "Native American Month"-- so, listen to the "Native American Themed' songs of Redbone, including:
1. JERICO
2.WOVOKA
3.MESSAGE FROM A DRUM
4. CHANT 13TH HOUR (WHICH INTRODUCED FIRST EARTH DAY IN 1970)
5. RED AND BLUE (ALSO INTRODUCED FIRST EARTH DAY IN 1970)
6.WE WERE ALL WOUNDED AT WOUNDED KNEE
7. CUSTER HAD IT COMING
8.NIJI TRANCE
9. ALCATRAZ (dealing with Native American protest & occupation of Alcatraz island)

Of course, there are MANY other great songs: my favorites are " When You Got Trouble", "One More Time", "Crazy Cajun Cakewalk Band", "Maggie", Witch Queen of New Orleans", and "One Monkey"- Take a listen!



All comments from YouTube:

@gailhall6283

RIP, Lolly Vegas. You were a beautiful man. I hope you're flying passed the stars right now.. Thanks for the music. ✌ peace.

@dsrtflwr6093

These guys were truly good musicians

@lgallo351

Redbone belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! Listen to these brilliant musicians!

@ironmanspam1269

There in the hall of fame im pretty sure

@tinecrinec4769

No they are not.

@freakbennett2263

yes, they Do, jus sàyin ‘😎‘

@gmamagillmore4812

Darn Right!

@redboneband9825

Native American rock band REDBONE wrote" Come and Get Your Love" (and it is also the theme song of "F is for Family"). Listen to songs : Maggie,Tennessee Girl, Wovoka, Custer Had it Coming, One Monkey, When You Got Trouble, One More Time (in movie: "Person to Person"), "Nikki Hokey" (covered by dozens of artists), "Wovoka", "Crazy Cajun Cakewalk Band" (also covered by dozens of artists), "Fais Do", "Tennessee Girl",-and many more. REDBONE introduced Earth Day to the world in Philadelphia on April 22,1970 with great song "Chant 13Th Hour." Lead singer Lolly Vegas co-wrote Cyndi Lauper hit "Hey Now, Girls Just Want to Have Fun". Listen to Halloween favorite "Witch Queen of New Orleans". See them in Documentary "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World". They are in the Smithsonian- and positively belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Check out their amazing story and songs: www.Redbone-Band.com

@dawnvancooten9096

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@EmeraldWoodArchives

"Promise I Won't Let It Show" has always been a favorite since I was a kid listening to my dad's records. Great band.

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