The Louisville Shuffle
Sarah and the Safe Word Lyrics
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I've been weathered through the skin
And I have my suspicions that I won′t see you again
I have found no mercy
In these old bourbon hills
The wind has always been a part of my life
And I can feel it still
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
I'm calling you from Cleveland
Selling war bonds door to door
And even Dusseldorf to Stalingrad
Know what you've got in store
But the scenery won′t change until you die
The scenery won′t change and nor will I
(Uncle Sam don't make me fly across the Rhine)
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
(Bass!) Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
The Louisville Shuffle is a song by Sarah and the Safe Word that tells a deeply emotional story through its lyrics. The song appears to be about someone who is leaving their home state of Kentucky, feeling worn out and weathered by the experiences they've had there. They suspect they won't see their loved ones again as they move on to a new phase of their life. The singer has found no mercy in the "old bourbon hills" and the wind has always been a constant companion. They seem to be saying goodbye to a version of themselves that their loved ones had imagined, acknowledging that the fantasy is over, and it's time to let go of the past.
Later in the song, the singer has moved on to Cleveland and is selling war bonds door-to-door. They're aware of the dangers that lay ahead, and even though they're trying to warn their loved ones, they know that the scenery won't change until they die. In this verse, we can see that the singer is still struggling to move on from the past, hoping that their loved ones will understand what they're going through. The repetition of "rest in peace to the me that you had in your head" highlights the idea that the singer is saying goodbye to their old identity, and embracing the person they're becoming.
Overall, The Louisville Shuffle is a powerful song about letting go of the past and moving on to a new chapter in life. It's a reminder that sometimes we have to say goodbye to the people we used to be in order to become the people we're meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm leaving from Kentucky
I am departing from Kentucky, the state where I have been residing
I've been weathered through the skin
I have endured harsh outdoor conditions that have affected my appearance
And I have my suspicions that I won't see you again
I suspect that I will not have another opportunity to experience the presence of a particular individual
I have found no mercy in these old bourbon hills
The landscape of bourbon hills has not provided any kindness or respite
The wind has always been a part of my life and I can feel it still
Throughout my life, wind has been a constant presence and I continue to sense its effects
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
The version of myself that you imagined, may it rest in peace
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
It has taken some time, but the illusion or dream has finally ended
I'm calling you from Cleveland, Selling war bonds door to door
I am currently situated in Cleveland and selling war bonds directly to individuals
And even Dusseldorf to Stalingrad know what you've got in store
Even people as far away as Dusseldorf and Stalingrad are aware of the situation or impending conflict
But the scenery won't change until you die
The physical surroundings will remain the same until an individual passes away
The scenery won't change and nor will I
The environment will not alter and neither will I as it pertains to the current circumstances
(Uncle Sam don't make me fly across the Rhine)
I hope to avoid being called to service during this time of conflict and would prefer not to cross the Rhine River
(Bass!) Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
This is a musical interlude without any particular meaning or message
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
The idea of the self that you believed to exist, may it rest in peace
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
Again, the concept of myself that you envisioned, may it rest in peace
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
This sentiment is repeated once again, perhaps to emphasize the end of a certain ideal or notion
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
For a final time, the notion of a version of self that was idealized, may it rest in peace
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
Once more, the same message is repeated
It took a little long but the fantasy is finally gone
As it was expressed earlier, the illusion or fantasy has reached its conclusion
Rest in peace to the me that you had in your head
For a final time, the idea of self-image that was desired, may it rest in peace
Contributed by James A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Adustus
Gotta thank Innuendo Studios for highlighting this, holy shit this is good
@Biscuitsdefortune
I want to buy their CD now!
@DaniloStinghen
I just came here from Ian's latest vid!
@RikardPeterson
Same!
@AshenEdict
Gotta love it when quality YouTubers also have quality music taste
@9313James
Brought me here too. Hopefully it brings a lot of views
@elliott2606
I play this around my parents all the time, they'll figure it out eventually
@spiritedrenee9895
Perfect song to use when you come out to your parents.
@nyx6178
honestly
@xroukle8137
Wow, quality music for such an unknown band.