White Lightning
Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts Lyrics


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The time right now is nigh
We rollin' like the tide
It's time for you and I to begin this hillbilly tale

Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well
Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself

Ma and Pa mind it when
You move like a rebel who don't know whenever to back down
Or stand your ground

Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well
Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself

Never seen a jalopy like this
Flyin' across the bridge
He keeps a silver lining in his pocket
But don't know what it is

Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well
Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself

See you soon
Maybe tomorrow
Who knows the story?
Maybe tomorrow

Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well




Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts's song White Lightning paint a picture of a hillbilly tale, with an almost mythical quality to it. The song seems to be about a rebellion against the expectations of Ma and Pa, who disapprove of the singer's wild ways. This is evident in the line "Ma and Pa mind it when you move like a rebel who don't know whenever to back down or stand your ground." The singer is also looking for someone, who is possibly a lover, and hoping to connect with them by saying "Can't you feel me, baby? I'm a-standing alone all by myself."


The song is full of vivid imagery, such as the image of a jalopy flying across a bridge, and the singer keeping a silver lining in his pocket that he doesn't know the meaning of. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the idea of the singer searching for their partner's number and expressing the loneliness they feel without them. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the line "See you soon, maybe tomorrow. Who knows the story? Maybe tomorrow."


Overall, the lyrics to White Lightning evoke a sense of excitement, rebellion, and uncertainty, with an undertone of longing for connection and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

The time right now is nigh
It is time to start this adventure


We rollin' like the tide
We are advancing with great intensity


It's time for you and I to begin this hillbilly tale
It is time for us to tell a story about our journey


Lookin' for your number
Searching for a way to contact you


She said well, well, well
She expressed surprise upon seeing me


Can't you feel me, baby?
Can't you feel the connection between us?


I'm a-standing alone all by myself
I am standing by myself, feeling lonely


Ma and Pa mind it when
Our parents have an issue with


You move like a rebel who don't know whenever to back down
You act like a rebellious person who doesn't know when to retreat


Or stand your ground
Or stand your position


Never seen a jalopy like this
I have never seen a car like this before


Flyin' across the bridge
Driving at high speed across the bridge


He keeps a silver lining in his pocket
He carries a positive aspect with him


But don't know what it is
But he is not aware of its value


See you soon
We'll see each other soon


Maybe tomorrow
Perhaps tomorrow


Who knows the story?
Who can predict the future?


Maybe tomorrow
Perhaps tomorrow


Lookin' for your number
Searching for a way to contact you


She said well, well, well
She expressed surprise upon seeing me


Can't you feel me, baby?
Can't you feel the connection between us?


I'm a-standing alone all by myself
I am standing by myself, feeling lonely




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