A heartfelt exploration of the loss of real music that resonates with the spirit of Southern gospel, this song reflects on the early days when melodies were steeped in emotion and authenticity. It yearns for the soulful tunes that once defined the genre, showcasing the power of music to evoke deep feelings.
Verse 1:
Do you remember when melodies felt pure?
When stories told could make you feel secure?
Now it feels like everything is just a game,
What happened to good songs, is it such a shame?
Chorus:
Oh, where's that Southern soul?
What happened to rhythm and flow?
With a preacher's voice and a sinner's heart,
The real emotions, tear me apart.
Verse 2:
Airwaves filled with an empty refrain,
No more soulful voices calling out in pain.
It used to be a feeling, something to hold,
Now it’s all just noise, the stories growing cold.
Chorus:
Oh, where's that Southern soul?
What happened to rhythm and flow?
With a preacher's voice and a sinner's heart,
The real emotions, tear me apart.
Bridge:
I long for the days of golden sounds,
Where every note and lyric would astound.
We used to sing together, hearts so bold,
Now it’s hard to find that warmth in the cold.
Chorus:
Oh, where's that Southern soul?
What happened to rhythm and flow?
With a preacher's voice and a sinner's heart,
The real emotions, tear me apart.
Outro:
So let’s search for music that made us dream,
Bring back the real sound, let’s hear that gleam.
For every lost note, we’ll find a new way,
Let’s rescue the good songs, and bring them to stay.
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song is about how there are not any more good songs any more and what happened to the real southern soul that was steeped in gospel
Can you replace the word "Soul" in the second line of the chorus?
bill withers