Southern Man
Southern Soul: A Journey of a Southern Man's Heart and Blues
Lyrics
Well I've hopped a train, I've rode a plane
Expresses traveling experiences through various modes like trains and planes across the country.
I've been all around this land
Traveled extensively throughout the nation.
It may sound strange, but I've never changed
Despite travels, the core identity remains unchanged.
A single bit of who I am, been called a rambler
Known for being a wanderer and someone who takes risks.
And a gambler
Acknowledging a reputation as a risk-taker, possibly in gambling.
I'm even known for writin' songs
Recognition for songwriting skills.
I've been up and down, been lost and found
Experienced ups and downs but maintains authenticity.
But the one thing I've been all along is a southern man
Identity remains rooted in being a Southern man.
Born to lose but the blues made me a guitar man
Feeling destined to face challenges but finding solace in music.
Scratchin' out a livin' in a honky-tonk with a five piece band
Struggling to make a living playing music in bars.
No matter where I am
Regardless of location, still identifies strongly as a Southern man.
I'm a Southern man
Confirms identity as a Southern man despite circumstances.
Well I don't get shook by the dirty looks
Unaffected by negative reactions due to accent or origin.
I get when I open my mouth
Not bothered by disapproving glances due to Southern heritage.
'Cause I'm a slow talkin'
Describes a slow and deliberate manner of speech.
Proud walkin'
Proud of Southern heritage and lifestyle.
Bonafide simple son of the south
Authentic and genuine representation of a Southern upbringing.
Been with high class, champagne glass
Experienced a lifestyle involving sophistication and luxury.
Women all around this world
Interactions with elegant women globally.
But I was born a sucker for
Despite experiences, remains drawn to simpler, country life.
Red clay, little country girl
Shows preference for a rural lifestyle and a specific type of girl.
I'm a Southern man
Restates pride in Southern heritage.
Born to lose but the blues made me a guitar man
Recapitulates the impact of challenges on musical talents.
Scratchin' out a livin' in a honky-tonk with a five piece band
Struggles to sustain a career in music in bars.
No matter where I am, I'm your southern man
Regardless of location, embodies the essence of a Southern man.
Ah yeah yeah
Expressive emphasis on being a Southern man.
Ah yeah
Reiteration of emphasis on Southern identity.
Woo-hoo, hoo
Exclamation expressing enthusiasm for Southern identity.
I'm a southern man
Restates identification as a Southern man.
Born to lose but the blues made me a guitar man
Confirms the influence of struggles on musical talents.
Just scratchin' out a livin' in a honky-tonk with a five piece band
Continued struggle to make a living playing music in bars.
No matter where I am
Reiteration of identity as a Southern man regardless of location.
I wear the brand of a southern man
Symbolic representation of proudly carrying the Southern identity.
And this southern man, this southern man
Emphasizes pride and strength in being a Southern man.
No, this southern man
Reaffirmation of the importance of Southern identity.
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