Highway Headin' South
Southern Sunshine Dreams: Escape the Cold and Embrace Warmth
Lyrics
On a highway headed south somewhere to Dixie
Expressing the intention of traveling on a southern route, possibly towards the southern United States.
Where the cotton blooms in spring and snow don't fly
Describing the destination with imagery of cotton blooms in spring and the absence of snow.
I'm gonna rest these chilly bones in southern sunshine
Expressing a desire to find warmth and comfort in the southern sunshine for rejuvenation.
And live where the weather's warm until I die
Committing to living in a warm climate until the end of life.
North Dakota, you've got my better years
Acknowledging the investment of valuable time in North Dakota.
Montana, you've got five years of my life
Similar acknowledgment for time spent in Montana.
But your subzero wind will never touch me again
Rejecting the harsh cold weather of the northern states, expressing a desire to avoid it in the future.
Southern folks can't live on snow and ice
Stating that people from the southern regions are not accustomed to and cannot thrive in extreme cold conditions.
On a highway headed south somewhere to Dixie
Reiterating the journey towards the southern destination and the appealing characteristics of the region.
Where the cotton blooms in spring and snow don't fly
Repeating the imagery of cotton blooms and the absence of snow as desirable features of the destination.
I'm gonna rest these chilly bones in southern sunshine
Restating the desire for warmth and comfort in the southern sunshine.
And live where the weather's warm until I die
Recommitting to living in the warm climate until the end of life.
When I cross the Dixie line, I'll throw away my coat
Symbolically discarding the need for a coat upon crossing into the southern region, emphasizing the warmth.
And my goods down underwear will have to go
Humorous mention of shedding winter clothing due to the warmth in the southern climate.
I'll never live again where the weather chills you to the bone
Expressing a strong aversion to living in cold weather conditions that are bone-chilling.
I'm tired of livin' like an Eskimo
Comparing living conditions to that of an Eskimo, highlighting the desire for a warmer and more comfortable life.
On a highway headed south somewhere to Dixie
Reiterating the intention to travel south and emphasizing the attractive features of the southern destination.
Where the cotton blooms in spring and snow don't fly
Repeating the imagery of cotton blooms and the absence of snow as appealing aspects of the destination.
I'm gonna rest these chilly bones in southern sunshine
Restating the desire for warmth and comfort in the southern sunshine.
And live where the weather's warm until I die
Recommitting to living in the warm climate until the end of life.
On a highway headed south somewhere to Dixie
Continuing the theme of traveling south and describing the desirable characteristics of the destination.
Where the cotton blooms in spring and snow don't fly
Reiterating the imagery of cotton blooms and the absence of snow as attractive features of the destination.
I'm gonna rest these chilly bones in southern sunshine
Restating the desire for warmth and comfort in the southern sunshine.
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