The Freddy Jones band was formed in 1992 by Wayne Healy and Marty Lloyd, tw… Read Full Bio ↴The Freddy Jones band was formed in 1992 by Wayne Healy and Marty Lloyd, two Loyola University dropouts from Chicago. They self-released their first album, which was later repackaged and released on Capricorn Records in 1994 after scoring a local radio hit with "In a Daydream". They continued to build a fanbase both in the Midwest US and nationwide through tours of colleges. Several on Capricorn followed, and 1995's North Ave. Wake-Up Call and 1997's Lucid both attracted some radio airplay (with the songs "Waitress" and "Mystic Buzz") as well as cracking the upper echelons of the Billboard charts. In 1998, bassist Jim Bonaccorsi and guitar/vocalist Ron Bonaccorsi left the band and were replaced with bassist Mark Murphy. The band went on hiatus in 2001 but returned in 2006, doing shows in Chicago, Milwaukee and other Midwestern cities. In 2015 the band produced its first new album in years, "Never Change", which commanded radio play in Chicago and other major markets.

Dixie Dynamite
The Freddy Jones Band Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Well, here's a story 'bout a southern gal
She got all the parts and she's built quite well
And her name is Dixie Dynamite
She's a lady with beauty and grace
And she's got all this till you see her face
A pair so big they'll really grab your eyes

Big bad Bill was a man of means

When he come around you hear Dixie scream
They jumped in his Cadillac
Everyday for them was fun
Cruisin' on the highway called one o one
They ain't comin' back, no

Dixie, won't you be my wife
Dixie, Dixie Dynamite?

The truckers on their way back from Arkansas
Couldn't believe now what they saw
Dixie driving with her top on down
When the sun come out, she don't waste no time
Her and Bill drive to county line
They sit there and talk about their dairy farm

Bill said, "Dixie, won't you be my wife?"
She said, "Yeah, babe let's share our life
You seem to be the man for me"
Dixie got as fat as a horse
Bill dumped her and gave her a divorce
He ran out the back door as fast as he could

Well, he traded in his Caddy for some spandex jeans
Now he's a stud and drives a Limousine
He owns a disco club in Hollywood

Dixie, won't you be my wife
Dixie, Dixie Dynamite?

Overall Meaning

The Freddy Jones Band's song Dixie Dynamite tells the story of an attractive and well-built southern woman named Dixie Dynamite. She is described as having beauty, grace, and a large pair of eyes that can catch anyone's attention. However, the song takes a turn when Dixie meets Big Bad Bill, a man of means who ultimately breaks her heart. The lyrics suggest that Dixie falls for Bill's wealth and status, but he ultimately leaves her, causing her to gain weight and undergo a divorce. Meanwhile, Bill trades in his Cadillac for spandex jeans and becomes a stud, owning a disco club in Hollywood.

Overall, this song seems to be about the pursuit of love and the harsh realities of relationships. Dixie and Bill's story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of valuing superficial qualities over true connection and commitment. Despite the song's humorous tone, it ultimately tells a sad and somewhat tragic tale of unfulfilled love and unfulfilled potential.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, here's a story 'bout a southern gal
This is a narrative about a woman from the southern United States

She got all the parts and she's built quite well
She has an attractive figure and a well-built body

And her name is Dixie Dynamite
Her name is Dixie Dynamite

She's a lady with beauty and grace
She is a woman who possesses both beauty and grace

And she's got all this till you see her face
Her beauty and grace disappear once you see her face

A pair so big they'll really grab your eyes
She has a large pair of breasts that will catch anyone's attention

Big bad Bill was a man of means
Bill was a wealthy man

When he come around you hear Dixie scream
Dixie gets excited when Bill is around

They jumped in his Cadillac
They got into Bill's Cadillac

Everyday for them was fun
Every day was enjoyable for them

Cruisin' on the highway called one o one
They enjoyed driving on the highway named '101'

They ain't comin' back, no
They are not planning on returning

Dixie, won't you be my wife
Bill is proposing to Dixie

Dixie, Dixie Dynamite?
He is asking if Dixie will marry him

The truckers on their way back from Arkansas
Truck drivers traveling from Arkansas witnessed the following events

Couldn't believe now what they saw
They were shocked by what they saw

Dixie driving with her top on down
Dixie was driving with the top of her car down

When the sun come out, she don't waste no time
She quickly takes advantage of sunny days

Her and Bill drive to county line
Dixie and Bill drive to the county line together

They sit there and talk about their dairy farm
They discuss their plans for a dairy farm

Bill said, "Dixie, won't you be my wife?"
Bill asks Dixie if she would marry him

She said, "Yeah, babe let's share our life
Dixie agrees to the proposal and says they should start a life together

You seem to be the man for me"
She thinks Bill is the right man for her

Dixie got as fat as a horse
Dixie gained a lot of weight

Bill dumped her and gave her a divorce
Bill left Dixie and filed for divorce

He ran out the back door as fast as he could
Bill left quickly and without looking back

Well, he traded in his Caddy for some spandex jeans
He sold the Cadillac and bought tight-fitting jeans

Now he's a stud and drives a Limousine
He is now considered attractive and owns a limousine

He owns a disco club in Hollywood
He is the owner of a disco club in Hollywood

Dixie, won't you be my wife
This is repeated as a representation of Bill's failed proposal and Dixie's later heartbreak

Dixie, Dixie Dynamite?
The same as before, but with a sense of regret or disappointment

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN G. SHADER, SIMON JAMES HORROCKS, WAYNE EDMUND HEALY

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS