Head South
Head South: A Musical Journey Through the Heart of America
Lyrics
Head south in the morning, just take off with no warning
Expresses the idea of heading south in the morning without prior notice or announcement.
Tell your boss you need a change of scene
Suggests informing one's employer about the need for a change of scenery, possibly quitting the job.
Head south if you're feeling your homesick heart is reeling
Encourages heading south if feelings of homesickness are overwhelming, proposing a solution to emotional distress.
And get yourself a bowl of butterbeans
Recommends getting comfort from a simple, traditional southern dish – butterbeans.
Anywhere east of the Rio Grande
Defines the geographical scope, suggesting anywhere east of the Rio Grande as the destination.
Gets you a cane pole in your hand
Implies a laid-back lifestyle associated with fishing, symbolizing leisure and tranquility.
Fry a mess of fish up on the bank
Paints a picture of outdoor cooking and enjoying life by frying fish on the riverbank.
Cross that Mason-Dixon line, leave your cares and worries behind
Advises crossing the Mason-Dixon line, marking a shift from Northern concerns to a carefree southern experience.
Sit out under a willow tree and think
Suggests finding solace and contemplation under a willow tree, emphasizing the peaceful atmosphere.
Head south, are you listening
Presents a direct invitation or suggestion to head south, capturing the listener's attention.
You don't know what you're missing
Highlights the potential lack of awareness about the positive experiences awaiting in the southern regions.
From Virginia shores to the Gulf of Mexico
Enumerates a range of southern destinations from Virginia to the Gulf of Mexico, emphasizing diversity.
Head south to Kentucky, Blue Ridge Mountains if you're lucky
Specifically mentions Kentucky and the Blue Ridge Mountains as desirable places to visit.
From the Florida Keys to the banks of the Ohio
Expands the geographical scope to include locations from the Florida Keys to the banks of the Ohio River.
You will feel the heart of Texas swing Dixieland down in New Orleans
Evokes a musical and cultural journey, referencing the heart of Texas, Dixieland, and the blues in New Orleans.
Delta blues on the side of the riverbank
Highlights the influence of Delta blues, connecting the music to the riverbank setting.
Country soul down in Tennessee
Mentions country soul in Tennessee, showcasing the richness of southern musical traditions.
And that mountain music's all right by me
Expresses approval of mountain music, embracing diverse musical styles found in the southern regions.
Hot jambalaya you're in the land of Hank
References a popular southern dish, jambalaya, and associates it with the legendary Hank Williams.
Head south God amighty
Expresses enthusiasm and awe at the thought of heading south, conveying the excitement of the journey.
Ain't the thought of it exciting
Reiterates the excitement, emphasizing the appealing nature of the southern experience.
Crab cakes cornbread crawfish and barbeque
List of southern culinary delights, including crab cakes, cornbread, crawfish, and barbecue.
Head south, horn of plenty, for the few and the many
Associates heading south with abundance and prosperity, referring to the "horn of plenty."
All the south is missing man is you
States that what the South lacks is the listener, implying that the experience would be complete with their presence.
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