Headin' South
Journey South: A Musical Odyssey through Blues and Bourbon
Lyrics
Memphis was more than I thought it would be
Memphis exceeded expectations.
7 shots of whiskey paying homage to the king
Having seven shots of whiskey in honor of the king, likely referring to Elvis Presley.
Well I, I might stay a while
Contemplating staying in Memphis for an extended period.
Made my way down to the Mississippi
Traveled to the Mississippi River.
Me and Robert Johnson and the Devil makes three
Metaphorical companionship with Robert Johnson and the Devil, suggesting a connection to blues music.
Well I, I might stay a while
Considering a prolonged stay in the current location.
I'm tired, same lonesome town
Expressing weariness with the current lonely town.
I'm Headed South, yesterday shut down
Leaving for the South, indicating a significant change.
I'm Gone, as soon as it hits your mouth
Departing as soon as the experience is absorbed or understood.
Baby I'm Headed South
Reiterating the decision to head south.
Alabama bit off more than I could chew
Facing challenges in Alabama.
Broken Bones & Pocket Change, yeah that'll do
Dealing with adversity, possibly financial ("Pocket Change").
'Cause I, I might stay a while
Considering staying in the face of difficulties.
New Orleans will make you lose track of time
Noting the time-distorting nature of New Orleans.
Here I am praying that I lose some of mine
Hoping to lose some time in New Orleans, possibly implying a desire to escape or forget.
'Cause I, I might stay a while
Considering an extended stay in New Orleans despite the potential consequences.
I'm tired, same lonesome town
Expressing weariness again with the familiar lonely town.
I'm Headed South, yesterday shut down
Reiterating the decision to head south, emphasizing the closure of yesterday.
I'm Gone, as soon as it hits your mouth
Leaving as soon as the experience is internalized.
Baby I'm Headed South
Reiterating the decision to head south.
I'm tired, same lonesome town
Expressing weariness once more with the familiar lonely town.
I'm Headed South, yesterday shut down
Reiterating the decision to head south, emphasizing the closure of yesterday.
I'm Gone, as soon as it hits your mouth
Leaving as soon as the experience is internalized.
Baby I'm Headed South
Reiterating the decision to head south.
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