Still Christmas in Nashville
Christmas Dreams on Broadway: Lori McKenna's Hometown Anthem
Lyrics
God bless that old 08 Honda Accord
Expressing blessings for an old 2008 Honda Accord, symbolizing humble beginnings and perseverance.
Tip jar and a prayer and still coming up short
Acknowledging financial struggles despite efforts, with a tip jar and prayer not being sufficient.
He's a hometown runaway just looking for more
Describing a local individual who left the hometown in search of more opportunities.
Gonna find it on Broadway
Anticipating success and fulfillment on Broadway, a prominent area in Nashville.
God bless the server at the meat and three
Extending blessings to a server at a traditional Southern restaurant (meat and three), emphasizing genuine joy.
The smile on her face better than mac and cheese
Comparing the server's smile to the satisfaction of mac and cheese, highlighting her inner beauty.
And the beauty of her youth hid just underneath
Noting the youthfulness hidden beneath makeup and expressing admiration for authenticity.
All that drug store makeup, she says
Reference to the server's makeup and her perspective on beauty.
God bless the city the dreamers built
Blessing the city built by dreamers, emphasizing its perpetual sparkle despite the lack of snow.
It don't hardly snow, but it sparkles still
Highlighting the city's enduring charm and magic, irrespective of its climatic conditions.
Never grew up and it never will
Stressing the city's refusal to grow up and lose its enchantment, perpetuating a sense of wonder.
For all you believers out there
Dedicating the sentiment to all believers in the magic and spirit of Nashville.
It's still Christmas in Nashville
Reaffirming that Nashville retains the Christmas spirit throughout the year.
It's still Christmas in Nashville
Emphasizing the enduring and constant presence of Christmas in Nashville.
God bless the ones who never let it go
Commending those who persistently hold on to dreams and ideals, encapsulated in a snow globe metaphor.
Who live their whole life inside a snow globe
Describing a life lived within a confined, idealized space, reaching for ambitious goals despite falling short.
Who reach for the stars and ain't even close
Acknowledging the pursuit of unreachable dreams by those who dare to aim high.
Yeah, cause only they see em
Stating that only such dreamers can perceive and appreciate the beauty of their aspirations.
God bless the city the dreamers built
Reiterating blessings for the city built by dreamers and its enduring allure.
It don't hardly snow, but it sparkles still
Emphasizing the city's sparkling charm, even in the absence of substantial snowfall.
Never grew up and it never will
Underlining the city's refusal to mature, preserving its perpetual sense of wonder.
For all you believers out there
Dedicating the sentiment once again to believers in the enduring magic of Nashville.
It's still Christmas in Nashville
Reaffirming the continuous presence of Christmas spirit in Nashville.
It's still Christmas in Nashville
Highlighting the everlasting nature of Christmas in Nashville.
God bless the house still wrapped up in lights
Blessing a house adorned with lights, symbolizing festive spirit and joy.
Singing John Prine on the porch on the Fourth of July
Describing a scene of singing John Prine on the porch during the Fourth of July, blending traditions and celebration.
Yeah, holding out hope, it's a hell of a fight
Expressing hope and resilience in the face of challenges, acknowledging the difficulty of the struggle.
It's still Christmas in Nashville
Reiterating the perpetual presence of Christmas in Nashville.
It's still Christmas in Nashville
Emphasizing the enduring and constant nature of Christmas in Nashville.
It's still Christmas in Nashville
Reaffirming that it is always Christmas in Nashville, irrespective of the time of year.
It's always Christmas in Nashville
Concluding with the statement that the Christmas spirit is an eternal and constant essence in Nashville.
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