Devil Died In Dixie
Southern Showdown: Devil's Bargain in 'Bama
Lyrics
When the devil went down to Georgia, came to 'Bama for revenge
Refers to the devil coming to Alabama seeking revenge, having previously gone to Georgia.
He'd a never went down to Dixie if he knew what he was in for
Suggests that the devil wouldn't have gone to Dixie (Southern U.S.) if he knew the consequences he would face.
Well, he walked his way from Macon with that murder on his mind
Describes the devil walking from Macon with the intention of murder.
The night he met ol' WT right passed the Monroe County Line
Details the encounter between the devil and "ol' WT" immediately after crossing the Monroe County Line.
Well, WT was a navy vet and the meanest cuss around
Introduces WT as a tough Navy veteran with a notorious reputation.
He had a nasty reputation, was the toughest man in town
Highlights WT's tough reputation, being the toughest individual in town.
Owned the Monroe Service Station and an ambulance to drive
Mentions WT's ownership of the Monroe Service Station and an ambulance.
Well, that devil could'a used one past the Monroe County Line
Suggests the devil might have needed an ambulance once past the Monroe County Line.
Well, WT was a honest man and the God-fearing kind
Portrays WT as an honest and religious man despite his past issues.
But he got kicked out of the Baptist church, didn't vote the county dry
Explains WT's expulsion from the Baptist church and his stance on a county voting issue.
Well, the devil heard what happened so he asked him for a ride
Details the devil's request for a ride after hearing about WT's situation.
And now that devil's sittin' shotgun passed the Monroe County Line
Describes the devil sitting in the front seat of the vehicle beyond the Monroe County Line.
Well, the devil gave directions told WT right where to go
Depicts the devil giving directions to WT.
They wound up in the black of night down a God forsaken road
Explains their arrival at a remote location on a deserted road at night.
Devil said, "Let's park the truck and take a walk down through these pines"
States the devil's suggestion to park the truck and walk into the woods.
With a gun to WT's head past the Monroe County Line
Highlights the threatening situation with a gun pointed at WT beyond the Monroe County Line.
Well, WT didn't bat an eye, did what the devil said
Emphasizes WT's compliance with the devil's demands.
As they walked down that ol' logging road in the 'Bama timberland
Describes their walk down an old logging road in the Alabama timberland.
Well, they came up on a six foot hole with red clay 'round the sides
Details their discovery of a six-foot hole with red clay around it.
Someone's 'bout to lay down past the Monroe County Line
Suggests someone is about to be buried beyond the Monroe County Line.
Well, the devil told ol' WT "Get on your knees and beg"
Depicts the devil instructing WT to kneel and beg.
As WT Was getting down he pulled that switchblade from his leg
Reveals WT's action of retrieving a switchblade from his leg.
He stabbed him once and that devil dropped that old colt .45
Describes WT stabbing the devil, causing him to drop his gun.
Now, the devil's bleeding out right passed the Monroe County Line
States the devil bleeding out after being wounded beyond the Monroe County Line.
Now, maybe down in Georgia he bet Johnny for his soul
Suggests the devil bet with Johnny for his soul in Georgia.
But when he crossed ol' WT That devil wound up in a hole
Highlights how the devil ended up in trouble after crossing paths with WT.
Should'a known that down in 'Bama you don't make it out alive
Indicates that surviving in Alabama might be harder compared to Georgia.
Now, the devil's buried somewhere past the Monroe County Line
Concludes that the devil is buried somewhere after crossing the Monroe County Line.
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