Black Velvet
Southern Charm Unveiled: Black Velvet's Seductive Tale
Lyrics
Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Describes the setting in Mississippi during a dry spell.
Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high
References Jimmy Rogers playing on the Victrola (a record player).
Mama\'s dancin\' with a baby on her shoulder
Depicts a scene of Mama dancing with a baby on her shoulder.
The sun is settin\' like molasses in the sky
Describes the sun setting slowly like molasses in the sky.
The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything
Compliments a talented boy's singing and dancing abilities.
Always wanting more, he\'d leave you longing for
Highlights the boy's constant pursuit of more, leaving others yearning for him.
Black velvet and that little boy\'s smile
Refers to the allure of the boy in black velvet and his charming smile.
Black velvet with that slow southern style
Emphasizes the slow, captivating style associated with the Southern culture.
A new religion that\'ll bring ya to your knees
Suggests the boy's impact as a new form of worship that can be overwhelming.
Black velvet if you please
Reiterates the captivating nature of black velvet, inviting pleasure.
Up in Memphis the music\'s like a heatwave
Shifts the scene to Memphis, describing the music's intense and passionate nature.
White lightning, bound to drive you wild
Mentions white lightning, a metaphor for intense emotions that can drive people wild.
Mama\'s baby\'s in the heart of every schoolgirl
Highlights the boy's universal appeal, capturing the hearts of schoolgirls.
\"Love Me Tender\" leaves \'em cryin\' in the aisle
References "Love Me Tender" and its emotional impact on the audience.
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true
Describes the boy's movements as sinful, sweet, and true.
Always wanting more, he\'d leave you longing for
Repeats the theme of the boy leaving people longing for more.
Black velvet and that little boy\'s smile
Reiterates the appeal of the boy in black velvet and his captivating smile.
Black velvet with that slow southern style
Emphasizes the slow and charming Southern style associated with the boy.
A new religion that\'ll bring ya to your knees
Reaffirms the boy's influence as a form of worship with profound impact.
Black velvet if you please
Repeats the invitation for pleasure through the allure of black velvet.
Every word of every song that he sang was for you
Suggests that every song the boy sang was dedicated to the listener.
In a flash, he was gone, it happened so soon
Describes the sudden departure of the boy and the inevitability of his absence.
What could you do?
Ponders the helplessness in the face of the boy's departure.
Black velvet and that little boy\'s smile
Reiterates the captivating smile of the boy in black velvet.
Black velvet with that slow southern style
Emphasizes the slow Southern style that continues to linger.
A new religion that\'ll bring ya to your knees
Restates the boy's impact as a form of worship, bringing people to their knees.
Black velvet if you please
Repeats the invitation for pleasure through the allure of black velvet.
Black velvet and that little boy\'s smile
Reiterates the captivating smile of the boy in black velvet.
Black velvet with that slow southern style
Emphasizes the slow and charming Southern style associated with the boy.
A new religion that\'ll bring ya to your knees
Reaffirms the boy's influence as a form of worship with profound impact.
Black velvet if you please
Repeats the invitation for pleasure through the allure of black velvet.
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