Signs
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Drivin' down an old dirt road in a crimson red Chevrolet truck
We are cruising on an antique path on a bright red truck.

Runnin' low on gasoline, but we'll make it there with a little bit of luck
Although our fuel is almost depleted, we remain optimistic we will get there.

Take a left next to Dorsey trailers, you can't miss it, it's a real big sign
When we approach the Dorsey trailers, a large sign would indicate our destination.

Down the highway 'bout a mile or so, turn right between those Alabama pines
It's just over a mile down this freeways, then we make a right turn amid the Alabama pines.

Big pond on one side of the road and two small ones back in the woods
The road has a large reservoir nearby and two smaller ones inside the forest.

One's stocked with nothin' but catfish, drop the feed if they aren't bitin' too good
One of the two bogs has catfish, which would only bite if the bait is reasonably attractive.

A Crimson Tide flag hangin' from the front porch, let 'em all know we're "Roll Tide Roll!"
On the porch, we could see the team flag of the Crimson Tide, a sign that we support 'Roll Tide Roll.'

Except a few stragglers in the family
A few members of the family are undoubtedly supporting other teams

They're Tigers, Dawgs, and Seminoles.
These family members are supporting the Tigers, the Dawgs, and the Seminoles.

Man I miss those days when I'd drive through those Alabama pines
I yearn for the days when I would drive through the lovely Alabama pines.

Dad teachin' me to catch those bass and teachin' me to rig my lines
During those old days, Dad taught me to catch fish and rig my fishing lines.

As I'm headin' east on I-20 I know that I'm gettin' closer to mine
I'm confident I'm getting closer to mine, even as I continue my drive eastward on I-20.

I'll be at peace and I'll feel at home when I see the "Sweet Home Alabama" sign
Seeing the 'Sweet Home Alabama' sign would give me a feeling of being at home and at ease.

Grew up in the capitol city, things ain't great like they used to be
Despite growing up in the capitol city, it is not as fantastic as it used to be.

But I still look forward to goin' because that's still home to me
Nevertheless, I still anticipate my visit there because it will always be home to me.

So pack the dogs, put the baby in the carseat
We must pack our dogs and secure the baby safely into the car seat.

If we leave now we'll make it in time to watch the game with Mom and Dad
If we leave now, we would arrive early enough to enjoy the game with Mom and Dad.

And take a drive through those Alabama pines
During the visit, we would take the opportunity to ride through the Alabama pines.

Afterwards we'll head to Coffee County where the mem'ries from my childhood go
Later, we'll visit Coffee County, where my childhood memories all stemmed ...

And I'm pretty sure someone got married in that old white gazebo
It looks like a wedding ceremony happened in the old white gazebo.

Pack it up after a night of fishin', guess it's time to head back home
It's time to pack up and go home after a night of successful fishing.

As I'm drivin' west on I-20 I wave goodbye as I'm singin' this song
When I drive back west on I-20, I will bid farewell as I sing this tune.

Been gone for over ten years now, it never gets better like I thought it would
Despite leaving for ten years, it still isn't improving as anticipated.

Always feel like there's somethin' missin' like I'm a stranger in my neighborhood
Even when I am home, it feels like something is missing, and I'm like a foreigner in my surroundings.

And in case I didn't catch you there, I'll make sure I visit next time
In case I did not communicate already, I will make sure to visit next time.

Thank God I'm only a drive away from those Alabama pines
It's a relief for me that I'm just a drive away from the Alabama pines.