Tennessee
The Susan Constant Lyrics
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Those were the last words we heard him say right before he collapsed
Now we got phone calls. plans to be set. A weekend down in Mobile again
It's funny how all this seems to get pushed to the horizon
Deferred until the night comes and grabs onto both of us
Come on over
Come with me
We got lots to talk about and there's no one else around
Maybe all this has a purpose
Maybe we can get it right
Come on over and tell me why you won't spend the
Come and collect a bag of possessions
Take what you need and go
Make up your mind to come out of this a little better
And we'll give it all back
We'll never get taken
We'll never be fools again
We'll see the best of the people around us
And remember that we never surrendered and turned around this year
Come on over
Come with me
Come on down to Tennessee
We got lots to talk about and there's no one else around
Maybe all this has a purpose
Maybe we can get it right
Come on over and tell me why you won't spend the
You got all this
You got me
We got this house
Tennessee
Playing all our favorite songs
Fall asleep in each others arms
And remember all the hard times, all the things we thought we'd dread
Like a stone they'll all become dust on our front lawn
Come on over
Come with me
Come on down to Tennessee
We got lots to talk about and there's no one else around
Maybe all this has a purpose
Maybe we can get it right
Come on over and tell me why you won't spend the
The lyrics to The Susan Constant's song Tennessee touch on themes of starting over, rebuilding relationships, and finding solace in a new place. The first verse introduces the idea that the singer has had a difficult experience that they are trying to move past, with the last words of someone who collapsed ringing in their ears. They then make plans to take a trip to Mobile, a distraction from facing their issues. However, as the night falls, they are reminded of what they are trying to escape from.
The chorus takes a more optimistic tone, inviting the listener to come to Tennessee and reconnect with the singer. They discuss unpacking emotional baggage and starting fresh, with the hope that things will turn out differently this time. The final verse paints a picture of the couple settling into a new life in Tennessee, playing music and finding comfort in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it all back, bring me the next one. Never you mind, where it's from
Those were the last words we heard him say right before he collapsed
Now we got phone calls. plans to be set. A weekend down in Mobile again
It's funny how all this seems to get pushed to the horizon, deferred until the night comes and grabs onto both of us
Come on over
Come with me
Come on down to Tennessee
We got lots to talk about and there's no one else around
Maybe all this has a purpose
Maybe we can get it right
Come on over and tell me why you won't spend the
Let's escape from our problems and go on a trip to Tennessee where we can have some time alone to figure things out. Maybe we can work through our issues and find a solution. Come on over and let's talk about why you've been avoiding a solution
Come and collect a bag of possessions
Take what you need and go
Make up your mind to come out of this a little better
And we'll give it all back
We'll never get taken
We'll never be fools again
We'll see the best of the people around us
And remember that we never surrendered and turned around this year
Take what you need to make yourself feel better and start fresh. Let's work on improving ourselves and our situation. We won't allow ourselves to be taken advantage of again and we'll learn from our mistakes. We'll see the best in others and remember that we are strong and won't give up
You got all this
You got me
We got this house
Tennessee
Playing all our favorite songs
Fall asleep in each others arms
And remember all the hard times, all the things we thought we'd dread
Like a stone they'll all become dust on our front lawn
We have everything we need to be happy: each other, our home in Tennessee, and the little things that bring us joy. Let's cherish these moments together, forget about our past worries and fears, and focus on the present where we are content and in love
Writer(s): Paul Sennott
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.