Girl From Mississippi
Love, Whiskey, and Sunset Silhouettes: A Mississippi Romance
Lyrics
Well the first time I seen her was in Greenville by the river
Encountered her for the first time in Greenville by the river.
The way she grabbed my hand oooh it made me quiver
The physical touch and connection made a strong impact on the speaker.
We went to the casino trying to win a little money
Visited a casino with the hope of winning money but spent the night dancing to "Tu Tupelo Honey."
But ended up slow dancing all night to Tu Tupelo Honey
Recounts a memorable evening spent in a joyful dance to a specific song.
I've never been hurt by a girl from Mississippi
Expresses that the speaker has never experienced emotional pain from a girl from Mississippi.
When she missed me she just kissed me
Highlights the girl's affectionate response to missing the speaker.
Love the way she drank that whiskey
Appreciates the way she consumes whiskey, suggesting it as a positive trait.
I've never been hurt by a girl from Mississippi
Reiterates the lack of emotional pain caused by a girl from Mississippi.
Ain't no Cincinnati granny she drinks sweet tea like my nanny
Contrasts the girl with a reference to a Cincinnati granny, emphasizing cultural differences like sweet tea preference.
Lookin back, she had that laugh
Reflects on the girl's distinctive laughter and carefree attitude.
Leavin everything behind her in the past
Suggests she left her past behind, implying a fresh start.
No I've never been hurt must be something in that dirt
Connects the absence of emotional pain to the soil of Mississippi.
If you need me and can't find me I went back to Mississippi
Announces the speaker's return to Mississippi if needed.
Well we went down to Oxford for a concert at the Grove
Recalls a visit to Oxford for a concert at the Grove.
Partied while the band put on a damn good show
Describes partying during a great performance by the band.
Drove on down through Jackson and a town called Magee
Travels through Jackson and Magee, ending up in Gulfport for a beach sunset.
All the way to Gulfport to get sun down at the beach
Highlights the positive experiences during the journey through Mississippi.
I've never been hurt by a girl from Mississippi
Reiterates the lack of emotional pain caused by a girl from Mississippi.
When she missed me she just kissed me
Reaffirms the girl's affectionate response when missing the speaker.
Love the way she drank that whiskey
Reiterates appreciation for her whiskey-drinking habit.
I've never been hurt by a girl from Mississippi
Emphasizes the absence of emotional hurt from a girl from Mississippi.
Ain't no Cincinnati granny she drinks sweet tea like my nanny
Compares the girl to a Cincinnati granny, highlighting cultural differences.
Lookin back, she had that laugh
Recalls the girl's distinctive laughter and carefree attitude.
Leavin everything behind her in the past
Suggests she left her past behind, indicating a fresh start.
No I've never been hurt must be something in that dirt
Links the lack of emotional pain to the soil of Mississippi.
If you need me and can't find me I went back to Mississippi
Announces the speaker's return to Mississippi if needed.
Singing her a song, grand kids on the lawn
Depicts a scene of singing a song to the girl with grandkids on the lawn.
Her silhouette with that pink sunset is right where I belong
Describes a picturesque moment with the girl against a pink sunset, signifying belonging.
A lot of things have changed but one thing's stayed the same
Expresses that although much has changed, the connection with the girl remains constant.
Her and I will always have that Mississippi thang
Affirms the enduring bond with the girl through a shared connection to Mississippi.
I've never been hurt by a girl from Mississippi
Reiterates the lack of emotional pain caused by a girl from Mississippi.
When she missed me she just kissed me
Reaffirms the girl's affectionate response when missing the speaker.
Love the way she drank that whiskey
Reiterates appreciation for her whiskey-drinking habit.
I've never been hurt by a girl from Mississippi
Emphasizes the absence of emotional hurt from a girl from Mississippi.
Ain't no Cincinnati granny she drinks sweet tea like my nanny
Compares the girl to a Cincinnati granny, highlighting cultural differences.
Lookin back, she had that laugh
Recalls the girl's distinctive laughter and carefree attitude.
Leavin everything behind her in the past
Suggests she left her past behind, indicating a fresh start.
No I've never been hurt must be something in that dirt
Links the lack of emotional pain to the soil of Mississippi.
If you need me and can't find me I went back to Mississippi
Announces the speaker's return to Mississippi if needed.
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