Alabama
rick pickren Lyrics
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From thy Southern shores where groweth,
By the sea thy orange tree.
To thy Northern vale where floweth,
Deep blue the Tennessee,
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
From thy prairies broad and fertile,
To the hills where coal and iron
Hide in thy exausted mines,
Strong -armed miners -sturdy farmers;
Loyal hearts what'er we be,
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
Where the perfumed south-wind whispers,
Thy magnolia groves among,
Softer than a mother's kisses,
Sweeter than a mother's song,
Where the golden jasmine trailing,
Woos the treasure-laden bee,
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
Brave and pure thy men and women,
Better this than corn and wine
Make us worthy, God in Heaven
Of this goodly land of Thine.
Hearts as open as thy doorways.
Liberal hands and spirits free.
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
The song "Alabama" by Rick Pickren is a tribute to the state of Alabama, praising its natural beauty, diverse economy, and the character of its people. The lyrics speak of Alabama's love for its land, from the orange trees by the shore and the Tennessee River in the north, to the cotton fields and coal mines. The song describes Alabama's magnolia groves and golden jasmine as fragrant and beautiful, and the people of Alabama as brave, pure, and generous.
In the first verse, Pickren sings of Alabama's natural beauty, referencing the orange tree and the Tennessee River, which flow through the state. The chorus repeats the phrase "we will aye be true to thee," emphasizing the pride and loyalty that Alabamians have for their state. The second verse recognizes the state's economic contributions, mentioning its cotton and coal industries, and the hard work of its miners and farmers. The third verse focuses on Alabama's flora and fauna, highlighting the magnolia groves and the golden jasmine that attract bees. The final verse speaks of the character of Alabama's people, praising them for their openness, generosity, and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
Alabama, Alabama, We will aye be true to thee,
We pledge our loyalty and allegiance to Alabama.
From thy Southern shores where groweth, By the sea thy orange tree.
From the southern coast where the orange trees grow near the sea.
To thy Northern vale where floweth, Deep blue the Tennessee,
To the northern valley where the Tennessee River flows blue.
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
We will always remain faithful to Alabama.
From thy prairies broad and fertile, Where thy snow-white cotton shines,
Where broad, fertile prairies are filled with snow-white cotton.
To the hills where coal and iron Hide in thy exausted mines,
And hills hide exhausted mines filled with coal and iron.
Strong -armed miners -sturdy farmers; Loyal hearts what'er we be,
With strong miners, sturdy farmers, and loyal hearts wherever we are.
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
We will always remain faithful to Alabama.
Where the perfumed south-wind whispers, Thy magnolia groves among,
Where the perfumed south-wind whispers among the magnolia groves.
Softer than a mother's kisses, Sweeter than a mother's song,
It's softer than a mother's kisses and sweeter than a mother's song.
Where the golden jasmine trailing, Woos the treasure-laden bee,
Where the golden jasmine lures the bees who carry treasures.
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
We will always remain faithful to Alabama.
Brave and pure thy men and women, Better this than corn and wine
Alabama has brave and pure men and women, which is better than corn and wine.
Make us worthy, God in Heaven Of this goodly land of Thine.
May God make us worthy of this goodly land of Alabama.
Hearts as open as thy doorways. Liberal hands and spirits free.
Our hearts are open like thy doorways, our hands are generous and our spirits are free.
Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!
We will always remain faithful to Alabama.
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.