Athens County
Journey through Athens County: A Musical Odyssey of Love and Friendship
Lyrics
Way down in Athens County, that's where I am
Refers to the location of Athens County where the narrator currently is.
I'm goin' on the road tomorrow, up to Amsterdam
Expresses the narrator's plan to travel to Amsterdam the next day.
Way down in Athens County, we stop and have some wine
Suggests a pause in Athens County to enjoy some wine.
Athens County, Maria and me, we're doin' fine
Highlights the positive state of the narrator and Maria in Athens County.
Sweet Maria, never long gone
Expresses the enduring presence of Sweet Maria and the narrator's good feelings upon arriving in a new town.
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
-I just got into this town, I'm feeling mighty good
-I found my good friend sound, I had a hunch I would
Reflects the narrator's satisfaction in finding a reliable friend in the new town.
Way down in Athens County, that's where I am
Repeats the narrator's current location, travel plans, and the positive state with Maria in Athens County.
I'm goin' on the road tomorrow, up to Amsterdam
-Way down in Athens County, we stop and have some wine
-Athens County, Maria and me, we're doin' fine
-Sweet Maria, never long gone
Reiterates the lasting presence of Sweet Maria in the narrator's life.
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
-That's my good friend John, he's whistlin' a bluegrass tune
Introduces the character John, emphasizing his love for bluegrass music.
He'd pick it in the sunshine, sing it in the afternoon
-Way down in Athens County, that's where I am
Reiterates the narrator's location, travel plans, and positive state in Athens County with Maria.
I'm goin' on the road tomorrow, up to Amsterdam
-Way down in Athens County, we stop and have some wine
-Athens County, Maria and me, we're doin' fine
-Sweet Maria, never long gone
Reaffirms Sweet Maria's enduring presence and importance.
Sweet Maria, never long gone
-Well, hello, Maria
Expresses greetings and farewells to Maria, underlining the constant connection between them.
Sweet Maria, never long gone
-So long, Sweet Maria, never long gone
-Hello, Maria
-Sweet Maria, never long gone
-Oh no
Conveys a sense of denial or disbelief about the idea of Maria being "long gone."
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