Southern Manners
The Watson Twins Lyrics


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Well I can't tell you why I left you
And I don't quite know why I'm here
But nothing has moved my spirit
Since I saw you late last year

Every lover knows a reason
And every woman has felt the same
Although our minds record each heartache
A little lovin' can take away the pain

(chorus)
Hold me, hold me, hold me close
Caress my shoulders and my toes
Make forget what I can't
Be my lover and my man

A man he gives you all you need
(ooo)
Some money to spend and a kiss when you please
(ooo)
When you're broke down on the road
(ooo)
He'll come on by and lighten your load

Well I guess I owe you something too
Well it seems you've finally come on through
And my southern manners do oblige
Won't you come on over for a slice of pie?





(chorus)

Overall Meaning

The Watson Twins' song, Southern Manners, is a poignant and introspective piece that speaks to the pain and longing of a lost love. The singer of the song speaks of leaving the person they loved and not quite understanding why they are where they are now. However, since seeing that person late last year, nothing else has moved the singer's spirit. The lyrics suggest that despite trying to move on, the singer has not succeeded in finding happiness or love that compares to what they once had.


The second verse speaks of love and heartbreak, suggesting that every lover has a reason for leaving, and every woman has felt the same pain. However, through all the heartache, a little bit of love can make all the difference and make the pain fade away. The chorus then suggests that the singer desires to be held close and loved again, to forget what they cannot change and be happy with a new lover.


The final verse depicts the singer's realization that they owe the person they left something, and they are finally ready to make it right. The singer's southern manners then compel them to invite the person over for some pie, suggesting a closing to the story of lost love and the possibility of a new beginning.


Overall, Southern Manners is a beautiful and touching song about the complexities of love and heartbreak, longing, and new beginnings.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I can't tell you why I left you
I don't have an explanation for why I abandoned you


And I don't quite know why I'm here
I'm not entirely sure how I ended up in this place


But nothing has moved my spirit
I haven't been stirred emotionally


Since I saw you late last year
Until I saw you again after a long time


Every lover knows a reason
Every person in love has a motive


And every woman has felt the same
Each woman has experienced something similar


Although our minds record each heartache
Despite our memories capturing each suffering


A little lovin' can take away the pain
A bit of affection can alleviate the agony


Hold me, hold me, hold me close
Embrace me tightly


Caress my shoulders and my toes
Gently stroke my shoulders and toes


Make forget what I can't
Help me forget what I'm unable to


Be my lover and my man
Be both my partner and my supporter


A man he gives you all you need
A man provides everything you require


(ooo)


Some money to spend and a kiss when you please
Some cash to spend, and a smooch at your leisure


(ooo)


When you're broke down on the road
When you're stranded and need help


He'll come on by and lighten your load
He'll appear and ease your burden


Well I guess I owe you something too
I suppose I also have a debt to you


Well it seems you've finally come on through
It appears that you've finally succeeded


And my southern manners do oblige
My politeness, typical of the South, compels me


Won't you come on over for a slice of pie?
Can't you visit for some dessert?


Hold me, hold me, hold me close
Embrace me tightly


Caress my shoulders and my toes
Gently stroke my shoulders and toes


Make forget what I can't
Help me forget what I'm unable to


Be my lover and my man
Be both my partner and my supporter




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