Down Home
Southern Rhythms and Rustic Tales: Marty Stuart's Down Home Journey
Lyrics
I got a pocket full of money, got the top rolled down
I have a pocket full of money and the convertible top down.
Yeah the hi-fi's pumping, tell ya where I'm bound
The hi-fi system is playing loudly, indicating my destination.
(Down home) they got some pretty little women
Referring to a place "down home" where there are attractive women.
(Down home)make you glad you're alive
The place "down home" makes one appreciate being alive.
(Down home) they're just as sweet as honey
The people "down home" are as sweet as honey.
(Down home) from the honey bee hive
Comparing the sweetness of people to honey from a bee hive.
I'm gonna keep on a rollin', 'till I see that sign
I will continue traveling until I see a sign.
Just as quick as a pistol, I'll cross that county line
Expressing quick movement across a county line.
(Down home) there's a hound dog howlin'
There's a hound dog howling in the place "down home."
(Down home) 'neath the front porch swing
Under the front porch swing "down home," a setting for relaxation.
(Down home) makes a poor boy feel
The place "down home" makes a poor boy feel like a hillbilly king.
(Down home) like a hillbilly king
Continuation of the feeling of royalty in the home setting.
This old Coupe de Ville knows where to go
The Coupe de Ville knows the way to a specific destination.
Just a mile or two down that old dirt road
A short distance down an old dirt road, there's a specific location.
There's a rusted truck and a shotgun shack
Describing a modest scene with a rusted truck and a simple dwelling.
It ain't much but ya'll come back
The place might not be much, but visitors are welcome to return.
I got a sweet sugar momma, yeah the best I've seen
I have a wonderful and down-to-earth romantic partner.
Well she ain't high tone boy, she's a dixie queen
Emphasizing the partner's simplicity as a Southern queen.
(Down home) they got the catfish jumpin'
In the place "down home," catfish are actively jumping.
(Down home) 'neath the southern sun
Referring to the sunny Southern atmosphere "down home."
(Down home) they'll be rockin' in the barn yard
Anticipating lively activities like rocking in the barnyard.
(Down home) yeah we'll have some fun
The expectation is to have a joyful time together "down home."
(Down home) gonna pick a bale of cotton
Expressing activities like picking cotton, associated with Southern life.
(Down home) gonna cut some cane
Another reference to traditional Southern work, cutting sugar cane.
(Down home) gonna feel the heat
Anticipating the warmth and intensity of the Southern climate.
(Down home) gonna smell the rain
Expecting to experience the fragrance of rain "down home."
(Down home) they got the go-go dancers
There are go-go dancers in the honky-tonk bars "down home."
(Down home) in them honky tonk bars
Highlighting the lively atmosphere with jukebox music in bars.
(Down home) they got the jukebox a jumpin'
The jukebox is playing energetic music, creating a lively environment.
(Down home) they got liquor in the jar
The place "down home" offers alcoholic beverages in jars.
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