Black Velvet
Southern Charms: Unveiling the Allure of Black Velvet
Lyrics
Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Describes the setting in Mississippi during a dry period.
Jimmy Rodgers on the Victrola up high
References Jimmy Rodgers playing on a Victrola, setting a nostalgic tone.
Mama's dancin' with baby on her shoulder
Depicts a mother dancing with her baby on her shoulder.
The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky
Imagery of the sun setting slowly like molasses in the sky.
The boy could sing, knew how to move everything
Compliments a talented boy who can sing and move gracefully.
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Highlights the boy's desire for more, leaving a sense of longing.
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Introduces the allure of black velvet and the boy's charming smile.
Black velvet with that slow southern style
Reinforces the connection between black velvet and a slow southern style.
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Suggests the boy's impact as a new, captivating religion.
Black velvet if you please
Reiterates the enchantment of black velvet, inviting the listener's preference.
Up in Memphis the music's like a heat wave
Shifts to Memphis, describing the music scene as a heat wave.
White Lightnin' bound to drive you wild
References "White Lightnin'" as a force that excites and captivates.
Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl
Places the boy's impact in the hearts of school girls.
"Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle
Refers to the emotional response of school girls to "Love Me Tender."
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true
Describes the boy's movements as sinful, sweet, and true.
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Reiterates the boy's tendency to leave people wanting more.
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Reaffirms the allure of black velvet and the boy's smile.
Black velvet and that slow southern style
Reiterates the connection between black velvet and a slow southern style.
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Emphasizes the boy's impact as a new, captivating religion.
Black velvet if you please
Invites preference for black velvet, reinforcing its enchantment.
Every word of every song that he sang was for you
Suggests that every song the boy sang was dedicated to the listener.
In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon
Expresses the sudden and unexpected departure of the boy.
What could you do?
Raises the question of what one could do in response to the boy's departure.
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Reiterates the allure of black velvet and the boy's smile.
Black velvet in that slow southern style
Reinforces the connection between black velvet and a slow southern style.
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Emphasizes the boy's impact as a new, captivating religion.
Black velvet if you please
Invites preference for black velvet, reinforcing its enchantment.
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Reaffirms the allure of black velvet and the boy's smile.
Black velvet in that slow southern style
Reiterates the connection between black velvet and a slow southern style.
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Emphasizes the boy's impact as a new, captivating religion.
Black velvet if you please
Invites preference for black velvet, reinforcing its enchantment.
If you please
Simple repetition, possibly emphasizing the request or preference.
If you please
Repetition to reinforce the request or preference.
If you please
Continued repetition for emphasis on the request or preference.
Mmhmm
Expressive sounds, possibly indicating agreement or satisfaction.
Mmhmm
Continued expressive sounds, possibly indicating agreement or satisfaction.
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