Named After Natives
Love's Battle in Escambia: Muscadine's Southern Tale
Lyrics
There's a bridge that Escambia county closed that was named after Natives
Refers to a bridge in Escambia county named after Native Americans from the Creek Indian Nation.
Of the Creek Indian Nation but Ivan took it by surprise
Describes Ivan taking the bridge by surprise, implying an event or action that affected it.
No, I ain't been there since September
The singer hasn't visited the bridge area since September.
It was a day I hate to remember
Recalling a day that holds negative memories.
I'da never went alone if we'da met before he died (one, two, three)
The regret of not meeting someone before their death, implying a missed opportunity.
Two months of sneaking off to nowhere
Two months of secretive meetings at an undisclosed place.
I'm surprised that we ain't been here
Surprised that they haven't been discovered in their secret meeting place.
It's a perfect place to fool, around only room enough for two
The place is secluded and suitable for intimate activities for two people.
We could slow dance in the headlights
Suggests a romantic scenario of dancing under the headlights of a vehicle.
If you let me then I just might
Expressing a desire to engage in romantic gestures if given the chance.
You could kiss me with your eyes closed, but I can't take mine off of you
Wanting attention from the other person while being captivated by them.
If that scarlet A comes to bear your name, I'll break any jaw in town
Expresses a willingness to defend the other person from gossip or slander.
And I sure as shit been better since the day you came around
Life has improved since the other person entered their life.
Toss and tussle in the pines beneath that Alabama sky
Describes a physical encounter in a specific natural setting, the pine trees under the Alabama sky.
Darling, all I want is all of you tonight
Expressing a desire for complete emotional connection for the night.
This damn town can't keep its mouth shut
Referencing the gossiping nature of the town about their relationship.
And this thing we got ain't clear cut
Describes their relationship as complicated and not easily understood.
But there's a hole in me that ain't been filled until you came along
Expresses a void that the other person has filled in the singer's life.
Good times always seems to miss me
Feels like they've often missed out on good times in life.
And babe, you know my history
Refers to a troubled personal history.
But I'm betting everything I got that we can prove 'em wrong
Believing in the potential to prove doubters wrong about their relationship.
If that scarlet A comes to bear your name, I'll break any jaw in town
Reiteration of the willingness to defend the other person from slander.
And I sure as shit been better since the day you came around
Life has significantly improved since the other person entered their life.
Toss and tussle in the pines beneath that Alabama sky
Describes a physical encounter in the pine trees under the Alabama sky.
Darling, all I want is all of you tonight
Expresses a desire for complete emotional connection for the night.
Now if that scarlet A comes to bear your name, I'll break any jaw in town
Reiteration of the willingness to defend the other person from gossip or slander.
And I sure as shit been better since the day you came around
Life has significantly improved since the other person entered their life.
Toss and tussle in the pines beneath that Alabama sky
Describes a physical encounter in the pine trees under the Alabama sky.
Darling, all I want is all of you (one, two, three)
Expresses a desire for complete emotional connection for the night.
Tonight
Reiterates the desire for complete emotional connection for the night.
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