Virginia Life
Virginia Life: Love's Journey in the Heart of Coal Country
Lyrics
When I arrived in Grundy all I seen was coal
Upon arriving in Grundy, the predominant sight was coal, shaping the initial perception of the area.
Didn't look like Tennessee but it soon became home
Despite the dissimilarity to Tennessee at first, Grundy eventually became a comfortable and familiar home.
Coal minin' friend told me leave the lady folk alone
An acquaintance involved in coal mining advised avoiding romantic entanglements with local women.
But those Virginia girls, I couldn't say no
The speaker was unable to resist the allure of Virginia girls despite the advice.
When I saw you on the riverbank, the stars aligned
The speaker experienced a significant moment upon encountering the person by the riverbank, feeling a sense of cosmic alignment.
Those blues eyes and curly hair, they drove me wild
The physical attributes of blue eyes and curly hair of this individual ignited strong emotions in the speaker.
You made me a nervous wreck and you only said hi
The person's mere greeting caused intense nervousness in the speaker.
And the way you looked at me, I didn't want to say goodbye
The captivating gaze of the individual made the speaker reluctant to part ways.
And that's Virginia Life
Describes the essence and experience of life in Virginia, perhaps encapsulating the romanticized notions and emotions tied to it.
Holding your hand girl just feels so right
Expresses the rightness and comfort felt by the speaker when holding hands with the person.
And the way you kiss me makes me lose my mind
The manner in which the person kisses the speaker invokes a sense of losing control or overwhelming emotions.
I made you my everything and I'm doing okay
The person became the central focus and priority in the speaker's life, and despite this commitment, the speaker feels content.
I know I'm set for life at the end of the day
The speaker feels assured of a stable and fulfilling life due to the relationship.
Then we got married later down the road
Describes the marriage that occurred sometime later in their relationship.
And I found me a women I could finally hold
The speaker finally found a woman with whom they could emotionally connect and hold onto.
It's been a few years now and she's aged like wine
Over time, the person the speaker married has aged gracefully, like fine wine.
Some asked me where we live, the Buchanan County line
Indicates their current residence being close to the Buchanan County line, suggesting a settled life in Virginia.
And that's Virginia Life
Reiterates the essence and experiences of life in Virginia, emphasizing its significance to the speaker.
That's Virginia Life
Repetition emphasizing the unique and irreplaceable nature of life in Virginia.
That's Virginia Life
Reinforces the idea of the speaker's life being deeply intertwined with the essence of Virginia.
That's Virginia Life
Final repetition, emphasizing the encompassing influence and importance of Virginia in the speaker's life.
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