Roger McGuinn (born James McGuinn III) is most famous for being a founding … Read Full Bio ↴Roger McGuinn (born James McGuinn III) is most famous for being a founding member, singer, guitarist, and songwriter in The Byrds. Since that band's demise he has had moderate success as a solo artist, working with many other artists, including Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. Some of his solo material has appeared in films, such as 1969's Easy Rider.
Roger, along with the other Byrds members, was honored with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

Dixie Highway
Roger McGuinn Lyrics

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Drivin' down the Dixie Highway
Doin' my best to hold the road
All night long on the Dixie Highway
Bring my Florida baby a heavy load

Windin' down the Dixie Highway
Stars above the midnight blue
Coming now on the Dixie Highway

U.S. number one to get to you

Tampa Bay, Lauderdale, ride beside the sea
But to say, no sweeter baby anywhere for me

Southern moon on the Dixie Highway
Orange blossom kisses on my mouth
Me oh my, the Dixie Highway

On my way to heaven headin' south
On my way to heaven headin' south

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Roger McGuinn's song, Dixie Highway, transport us to a road trip along the Dixie Highway, one of America's most historic routes. The singer is driving through the night, trying his best to hold the road, heading towards Florida to bring his "Florida baby" a heavy load. The image of driving all night is evocatively described as "winding down the Dixie Highway" with "stars above the midnight blue." The Dixie Highway was the first highway to connect the Midwest to the South, starting in Michigan, and that's possibly what he's doing, winding down after a long trip from the North.

Line by Line Meaning

Drivin' down the Dixie Highway
I am driving on Dixie Highway.

Doin' my best to hold the road
I am doing my best to keep the control of the vehicle on the road.

All night long on the Dixie Highway
I have been traveling on Dixie Highway all night.

Bring my Florida baby a heavy load
I am carrying a heavy load for my beloved in Florida.

Windin' down the Dixie Highway
I am driving down the winding Dixie Highway.

Stars above the midnight blue
The stars are shining in the midnight blue sky.

Coming now on the Dixie Highway
I am getting close to my destination on the Dixie Highway.

U.S. number one to get to you
I am using U.S. Number one to reach you.

Tampa Bay, Lauderdale, ride beside the sea
I am traveling beside the sea through Tampa Bay and Lauderdale.

But to say, no sweeter baby anywhere for me
There is no other person sweeter than my beloved.

Southern moon on the Dixie Highway
The moon in the south is shining on Dixie Highway.

Orange blossom kisses on my mouth
I can taste the orange blossoms in the air as they kiss my mouth.

Me oh my, the Dixie Highway
Oh my, Dixie Highway is so beautiful.

On my way to heaven headin' south
I feel like I am heading towards heaven as I head south on Dixie Highway.

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACQUES LEVY, ROGER MCGUINN

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