Southern Nights
The Generators Lyrics


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That girlÂ's a southern bell
Breaks hearts and she does it well
She will bring a man down
Right down to his knees
Born and raised in Tennesee
By her hard working daddy
She left the farm when
When she was just sventeen

Southern nights wonÂ't be the same
Stars fall like drops of rain
Tears tumble right from her eyes
SheÂ's crossing over the country line
Her new day has finally dawned
This beauty queens moving on
Country roads â?? so long

Started stripping in a Nashville bar
Went to Dallas and stripped some more
Ahe took it all off to make her way to the top
Breaking hearts along the way
From Talahassee to San Jose
Ent to California to try to get her big shot

Southern nights wonÂ't be the same
Stars fall like drops of rain
The big cities out to drag her down
Chew her up and striped her out
Now shes missing now those jackson pines
Smokey mountains in the summer time
So far away from those southern nights

Rolling down the interstate
Not a moment a second to late
SheÂ's fast and oh so mean
The trailor park beauty queen
In the distance she sees her name
Bright lights and dreams of fame




The bluegrass in Tennessee
Now thatÂ's only a memory

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Generators' song "Southern Nights" tell the story of a young woman from Tennessee who leaves her hometown at the age of seventeen in search of a better life. She is described as a Southern belle who effortlessly breaks hearts and brings men to their knees. Her journey takes her from working on her father's farm to stripping in Nashville and eventually to California, where she hopes to achieve success.


The chorus reflects on how her departure has changed the atmosphere of Southern nights, as stars fall like drops of rain and tears tumble from her eyes. Despite the hardships and heartbreak she encounters in the big cities, she remains determined to make it big and chase her dreams of fame. The song ends with a longing for the simpler times and memories of her home in Tennessee.


Overall, "Southern Nights" paints a picture of a young woman who is willing to take risks and make sacrifices in pursuit of her ambitions. It also highlights the contrast between the excitement and allure of the big cities versus the nostalgia and longing for her Southern roots.


Line by Line Meaning

That girlÂ's a southern bell
The girl being referred to is a typical southern belle, known for her charm and beauty.


Breaks hearts and she does it well
She has a talent for breaking men's hearts and is quite proficient at it.


She will bring a man down
Her actions and behavior can bring a man to his emotional knees.


Right down to his knees
Her actions can completely devastate a man emotionally, leaving him feeling helpless and vulnerable.


Born and raised in Tennesee
She was born and grew up in Tennessee, a place with strong cultural and traditional values.


By her hard working daddy
Her father was a diligent and industrious man, providing for the family through hard work.


She left the farm when
She made the decision to leave her rural upbringing behind.


When she was just sventeen
At the young age of seventeen, she decided to venture out into the world on her own.


Southern nights wonÂ't be the same
The atmosphere and essence of southern evenings will forever change without her presence.


Stars fall like drops of rain
The twinkling stars in the sky seem to cascade down like gentle raindrops.


Tears tumble right from her eyes
She is shedding tears of sadness and longing.


SheÂ's crossing over the country line
She is leaving her familiar southern surroundings and exploring new territories.


Her new day has finally dawned
A fresh start and a promising future await her.


This beauty queens moving on
She, as a former beauty queen, is progressing forward in her life journey.


Country roads â?? so long
She bids farewell to the country roads, symbolizing her departure from her rural roots.


Started stripping in a Nashville bar
She began working as a stripper in a bar located in Nashville.


Went to Dallas and stripped some more
She continued her stripping career in Dallas, looking to further establish herself.


She took it all off to make her way to the top
She resorted to stripping as a means to achieve success and climb the social ladder.


Breaking hearts along the way
As she progresses in her journey, she continues to leave a trail of broken hearts behind her.


From Talahassee to San Jose
She has traveled extensively, from Tallahassee to San Jose, leaving her mark wherever she goes.


Ent to California to try to get her big shot
She headed to California, hoping to seize her opportunity for stardom and success.


The big cities out to drag her down
The overwhelming and seductive nature of big cities poses a threat to her well-being and happiness.


Chew her up and striped her out
The bustling city life can consume and exploit her, stripping away her authenticity and identity.


Now shes missing now those jackson pines
She longs for the familiarity and comfort of the pine trees in Jackson, her hometown.


Smokey mountains in the summer time
She reminisces about the picturesque Smokey Mountains during the summertime, a reminder of her beloved southern surroundings.


So far away from those southern nights
She is now physically and emotionally distant from the magical atmosphere of southern evenings she once knew.


Rolling down the interstate
She is traveling rapidly along the interstate highway.


Not a moment a second to late
She is always punctual and never allows herself to be delayed.


SheÂ's fast and oh so mean
She moves swiftly and assertively, displaying a determined and fierce attitude.


The trailor park beauty queen
She holds the title of a beauty queen, despite her humble origins in a trailer park.


In the distance she sees her name
She catches sight of her name illuminated in bright lights in the distance, a sign of recognition and success.


Bright lights and dreams of fame
The bright lights symbolize her aspirations for fame and fortune.


The bluegrass in Tennessee
The bluegrass music scene in Tennessee is now only a cherished memory for her.


Now thatÂ's only a memory
The vibrant bluegrass culture she once knew is now solely a nostalgic and distant memory.




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