Modern Day Johnny and June
Love Story of Modern Day Johnny and June
Lyrics
At a bowling alley down the street
Describes the setting at a bowling alley nearby.
Friday night just the boys and me
Friday night out with friends, emphasizing a casual atmosphere.
I met the prettiest girl in town
Encounter with an attractive girl in town.
She had beautiful eyes and her hair was brown
Details about the girl's physical appearance, focusing on her eyes and hair.
Well I was staring at her till she caught me
The narrator was captivated by the girl and got caught staring at her.
She took all the air I breathe
Expresses the girl's impact on the narrator's life.
Now we're just like Johnny and June
Compares their relationship to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.
Livin side by side
Describes their close proximity in life.
Dancin on these old dirt roads
Highlights their shared enjoyment of dancing on dirt roads.
Where we love to drive
References their shared love for driving.
We're singin' Jackson to the open blue
Mentions singing the song "Jackson" together, a Johnny and June classic.
Just like a modern day Johnny and June
Reiterates the comparison to a modern-day Johnny and June.
Years gone by and I ain't replaced
Reflects on the enduring impact of the initial meeting.
The feeling that I felt that day
Expresses the lasting emotional impression of that day.
Well we've had our fights but loves to blame
Acknowledges conflicts in the relationship but attributes them to love.
My heart is hers and that'll never change
Declares the narrator's unwavering commitment to the girl.
Because we're just like Johnny and June
Reiterates the comparison to Johnny and June in their shared life.
Livin side by side
Describes their coexistence in daily life.
Dancin on these old dirt roads
Mentions their shared joy in dancing on dirt roads.
Where we love to drive
Underlines their mutual passion for driving.
We're singin' Jackson to the open blue
Highlights singing "Jackson" as a recurring shared experience.
Just like a modern day Johnny and June
Reaffirms the comparison to a modern-day Johnny and June.
When we grow up girl I just can't wait
Expresses anticipation for the future with the girl.
To tell them all the memories
Looking forward to sharing memories with others as a couple.
That we've ever made
Emphasizes the significance of the memories they create together.
We'll be just like Johnny and June
Reiterates the aspiration to be like Johnny and June in their relationship.
Livin side by side
Describes their continued cohabitation in daily life.
Dancin on these old dirt roads
Mentions dancing on dirt roads, a symbol of their shared experiences.
Teaching our kids to drive
Includes teaching their kids to drive as part of their shared future.
We'll fall asleep each night saying I love you
Expresses the nightly ritual of declaring love before sleep.
Just like a modern day Johnny and June
Affirms the ongoing comparison to a modern-day Johnny and June.
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