Southern Gent

Started off with opening doors

Sayin’ you were good lookin’, then you was tookin’

I see you met the new species of the southern gent

And you still can’t quite give him up for lent.

Chorus

Sure it’s nice now, but it always is

Starts off as a thrill at the top of a hill

What you gonna do when it’s over again?

Start right over right where you begin

You gave up on your past and you ripped up your roots

You might as well have anyhow, since they probably would’ve frozen here up north

You replaced them with lies, and the complete opposite

You may say you like it better- well, I don’t believe it.

Chorus

When you notice what’s been hidden from the first day

And the actual relationship comes into play

I know a guy who you’ve already been through that with

And he likes jazz and blues and bop, not just acoustic pop.

And he won’t open doors ‘cause he believes in equal rights

So why don’t you make your way back over to that northern guy.

Chorus

Sure you fear the future because of your past

So I guess it’s come down to fear for you to give up at last

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