When It's Sleepy Time Down South
Dreamy Southern Nights: Unveiling the Melody of Sleepy Time
Lyrics
Now the pale moon's shining on the fields below
The moonlight illuminates the fields below.
The folks are crooning songs soft and low
People are singing soft and low songs.
You needn't tell me, boy, because I know
Implicit understanding; no need to explain, as the speaker already knows.
When it's sleepy time down south
Referencing a relaxed and tranquil time in the southern region.
Soft wind blowing through the pinewood trees
A gentle breeze flows through pine trees.
The folks down there live a life of ease
People in the southern area live a comfortable and easy life.
When old mammy falls on her knees
Symbolic reference to an elder figure, possibly a caretaker.
When it's sleepy time down south
Reiterating the peaceful ambiance during sleepy time in the south.
Steamboats on the river a-coming, a-going
Steamboats are actively traversing the river.
Splashing the night away
Describing the lively splashing sounds of the boats.
You hear those banjos ringing, all the people all singing
Depicting a festive atmosphere with banjos, singing, and dancing.
They dance 'til the break of day, oh
Highlighting the joyous celebration lasting until dawn.
Dear old southland with his dreamy songs
Referring to the beloved southern region with its dreamlike melodies.
Take me back where I belong
Expressing a desire to return to one's roots.
Right here in my mammy's arms
Feeling a sense of belonging in the embrace of a motherly figure.
When it's sleepy time down south
Reiterating the idyllic state during sleepy time in the south.
Dear old southland with his dreamy songs
Repeating the longing for the dreamlike songs of the southern land.
Take me back where I belong
Reiterating the desire to return to one's homeland.
Right here in my mammy's arms
Expressing comfort and security in a mother's arms.
When it's sleepy time, sleepy time, down south
Highlighting the sleepiness and tranquility specifically in the south.
Yes, Lord
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
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