Hillbilly Rock
Hillbilly Rhythms: Tales of Southern Soul in Musical Waves
Lyrics
It comes from Mississippi, and down in Alabam
Refers to the origin of the hillbilly rock, mentioning Mississippi and Alabama.
Creepin' like a fever all across the land
Describes the spread of the hillbilly rock phenomenon like a fever across the country.
From deep in the Delta on the Louisiana shore
Points to its roots in the Delta and along the Louisiana shore.
The people got to have it, they wanna hear some more
Expresses the demand for hillbilly rock among the people.
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Defines the hillbilly rock and emphasizes its connection to a drumbeat.
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Compares playing guitars to shooting from a gun, suggesting intensity and energy.
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Highlights the importance of maintaining a steady rhythm, like a clock, in hillbilly rock.
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Introduces the activity of "hillbilly rock" as a distinct and enjoyable dance or music style.
Some say it came from Memphis down in Tennessee
Suggests possible origins in Memphis or Georgia around 1953.
Or it drifted in from Georgia about 1953
Provides additional speculation on the origin and timeline of hillbilly rock.
Just as long as it's greasy, as long as it's fast
Emphasizes characteristics of hillbilly rock: greasy, fast, and energetic.
As long as it's pumpin' honey, it's gonna last
Underlines the enduring nature of hillbilly rock as long as it remains lively and vibrant.
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Reiterates the definition of hillbilly rock with emphasis on drumbeats.
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Reinforces the comparison of guitar playing to shooting, highlighting its intensity.
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Reiterates the importance of a steady rhythm in hillbilly rock.
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Recalls the activity of "hillbilly rock" and its enjoyment.
Way back in old Kentucky where the bluegrass grows
Mentions Kentucky and the bluegrass influence on hillbilly rock.
Through the Carolinas on them dirt red roads
Travels through the Carolinas, emphasizing the widespread nature of hillbilly rock.
Burnin like a fire runnin' wild in the woods
Compares the enthusiasm for hillbilly rock to a burning fire in the woods.
From Arkansas to Texas, it sounds so good
Highlights the appeal of hillbilly rock from Arkansas to Texas.
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Repeats the definition of hillbilly rock, emphasizing drumbeats.
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Reiterates the comparison of guitar playing to shooting, emphasizing its dynamism.
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Reiterates the importance of a steady rhythm in hillbilly rock.
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Recalls the joy and activity associated with "hillbilly rock."
So when the heat starts to risin' and you gotta blow some steam
Suggests using hillbilly rock as a means to release pent-up emotions or stress.
Take a ride down the river, you'll see just what I mean
Encourages experiencing hillbilly rock by taking a ride down the river.
The juke joint's jumpin, when that cat goes on
Describes the lively atmosphere of a juke joint during hillbilly rock performances.
The whole place is shakin', there's a something goin' on
Highlights the energetic reaction of the entire place during hillbilly rock.
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Repeats the definition of hillbilly rock, emphasizing drumbeats.
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Reiterates the comparison of guitar playing to shooting, emphasizing its dynamism.
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Reiterates the importance of a steady rhythm in hillbilly rock.
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Concludes by recalling the enjoyment and activity associated with "hillbilly rock."
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Repeats the statement about doing the "hillbilly rock."
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
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