Livin' in the 918
Heartland Harmony: Embracing the Spirit of Tulsa in 'Livin' in the 918'
Lyrics
Here's a little song about the place we're from
Introduction to a song about the place of origin
In the heartland of America
Reference to the central part of the United States
Where the Arkansas river runs
Highlighting the presence of the Arkansas River in this region
In the heartland of America
Reiteration of being in the central part of the USA
Where the prairie grass grows tall and strong
Describing the tall and robust growth of prairie grass
In the heartland of America
Reaffirming the location in the heartland of America
Where the redbud blooms and the eagle soars
Mentioning the blooming of the redbud tree and the flight of an eagle
In the heartland of America
Re-emphasis on being in the heartland of America
Where the tornado sirens blow
Reference to the sound of warning sirens for tornadoes
In the heartland of America
Reiteration of the location and the occurrence of tornadoes
And a Golden Driller stands by the road
Reference to the "Golden Driller," a notable landmark in Tulsa, Oklahoma
In the heartland of America
Reiteration of being in the heartland of America
It's a beautiful place where the people are kind
Describing the beauty of the place and the kindness of its people
And everybody's living on Tulsa time
Reference to the local lifestyle in Tulsa, Oklahoma, often associated with a relaxed pace
Tulsa, Oklahoma we think it's the best
Expressing favoritism towards Tulsa, Oklahoma
If you're ever driving down Route 66
Inviting travelers on Route 66 to visit Tulsa
Stop in and be our guest
Encouraging visitors to stop by and experience hospitality in Tulsa
T U L S A
Spelling out the name of Tulsa through its initials
We like living in the 918
Expressing fondness for living in the area with the area code 918
T U L S A
Reiteration of liking living in the state associated with the term "Sooner State"
We like living in the sooner state
Emphasizing the attachment to Tulsa, reiterated multiple times for impact
In Tulsa, in Tulsa, in Tulsa, in Tulsa
Continued emphasis on Tulsa
In Tulsa, in Tulsa, in Tulsa, in Tulsa
Repetition highlighting the connection to Tulsa
In Tulsa, we all share a kindness connection
Emphasizing a shared sense of kindness among the people in Tulsa
In Tulsa, community's the main attraction
Highlighting the importance of community in Tulsa's appeal
T U L S A
Reiteration of the preference for living in the 918 area code
We like living in the 918
Reaffirming the enjoyment of living in Tulsa
T U L S A
Reiteration of liking living in the state known as the Sooner State
We like living in the sooner state
Expressing satisfaction with living in the 918 area code
T U L S A
Reiteration of fondness for living in Tulsa
We like living in the 918
Reaffirmation of enjoying life in the 918 area code
T U L S A
Reiteration of affection for Tulsa
Tulsa's got a new kind of energy
Highlighting the city of Tulsa's vibrant and dynamic nature
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