Sundays in the South
Sundays in the South: A Harmonious Ode to Southern Nostalgia
Lyrics
Well, it sounds like NASCAR on WBKR
Describes the atmosphere resembling the sounds of NASCAR on a specific radio station (WBKR).
On some old busted car radio
Portrays the setting of an old car radio playing, possibly in a worn-out state.
Like them yoo-hoo bottles clinging in the floorboards
Depicts the image of empty Yoo-hoo bottles making noise on the floorboards during a bumpy ride.
Every time we hit the same pothole
Highlights the repetition of a pothole, indicating a familiar journey or route.
Like that train whistle L&N creepin' up on five 'til ten
Compares the sound of a train whistle to the L&N railway, approaching at a specific time.
Church bell ringin' means we're gonna be late again
Suggests that the ringing church bell signifies being late for a service.
Ear to the door, make sure they ain't prayin'
Expresses curiosity about what is happening inside the church, checking by listening at the door.
Head up to the front, back pew's already taken
Refers to finding that the back pew is already occupied, prompting the speaker to head to the front.
And we were singin'
Indicates that a song was being sung during this church experience.
I'll fly away, old glory and I'd fly away
Mentions "I'll Fly Away" and associates it with old glory, indicating a patriotic or spiritual connection.
My salvation and my foundation is in them yesterdays
Expresses that the speaker's salvation and foundation lie in past experiences (yesterdays).
Yeah, I can hear it crystal clear, oh, it's still ringin' loud
Describes the clear recollection of past events, particularly the sound ringing loudly.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound of Sundays in the South
Celebrates the beauty of Sundays in the South, emphasizing the sweetness of the sound of "Amazing Grace."
Well, it sounds like gravel slingin' up, poppin' underneath the truck
Compares the sound of gravel underneath the truck to the journey to grandpa's house.
On our way up to grandpa's house
Highlights the experience of going to grandpa's house, with specific sounds associated with the trip.
Like the roarin' of the creek, where me and brother'd sneak drink
Recalls the roaring sound of the creek where the speaker and brother would sneak drinks.
Daddy's missin' Bud Lights down
Indicates that the father is missing Bud Lights during this family gathering.
Like granny in the kitchen fryin' up the chicken
Depicts the image of the grandmother frying chicken in the kitchen.
Cousin in the backyard gettin' a good whippin'
Describes a cousin in the backyard receiving a punishment (whipping).
Man, how I wish I was back there now
Expresses a longing to be back in the past, particularly during family gatherings.
Passin' this guitar around, singin'
Refers to the communal activity of passing around a guitar and singing.
I'll fly away, old glory and I'd fly away
Repeats the mention of "I'll Fly Away" and connects it to old glory.
My salvation and my foundation is in them yesterdays
Reiterates the idea that the speaker's salvation and foundation are rooted in past experiences.
Yeah, I can hear it crystal clear, oh, it's still ringin' loud
Reaffirms the vivid and loud recollection of past events, particularly associated with "Amazing Grace."
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound of Sundays in the South
Reiterates the joy and sweetness of the sound of "Amazing Grace" on Sundays in the South.
Come on
Invites participation or excitement with the phrase "Come on."
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sounds
Repeats the mention of "Amazing Grace," emphasizing its sweetness.
That made a redneck like me, yeah, singin'
States that the sounds of "Amazing Grace" resonate with individuals, even someone described as a "redneck."
I'll fly away, old glory and I'd fly away
Repeats the mention of "I'll Fly Away" and associates it with old glory.
My salvation and my foundation is in them yesterdays
Reiterates that the speaker's salvation and foundation are rooted in past experiences.
Yeah, I can hear it crystal clear, oh, it's still ringin' loud
Affirms the clear and loud recollection of past events, particularly associated with "Amazing Grace."
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound of Sundays in the South
Reiterates the joy and sweetness of the sound of "Amazing Grace" on Sundays in the South.
I said, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound of Sundays in the South
Concludes with a repetition of the celebration of "Amazing Grace" on Sundays in the South.
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