Southern Thang

Lyrics

[Intro] (Bright, punchy brass section hits) (Heavy syncopated funk drum break) Yeah, yeah Down here, you know how we do it It ain't just a style, baby It's a southern thang [Verse 1] Rollin' down the block with the windows low Where the air is thick and the pace is slow Walk up to the store, hear the greeting loud "Wassup, boss!" ringin' through the crowd Or a "Hoss!" nod back, keepin' it tight "What up, Big Dogg?" everything alright It's the dialect, the rhythm, the flavor we bring Down south, yeah, it's a southern thang [Chorus] Where I know yo mama and nem, yeah that's the code If you actin' out of line, better lighten the load When I say "I know your peoples," boy, sit down That’s just how we check you in this southern town It’s a twang in the voice, it’s a warmth in the soul Keepin' that southern spirit in full control [Verse 2] Don't get it twisted, it’s all out of love With the grace of the heavens lookin' down from above But respect is the currency, respect is the law In the land of the cypress and the mossy draw So when you hear the talk, let it resonate deep The secrets of the South that we always keep From the porch to the street, hear the chorus sing It’s a southern twang, it’s a southern thang [Bridge] (Soulful organ solo) (Marching band snare rolls building up) Let the trumpets blow! Let the bassline flow! Deep south, stand up! [Chorus] Where I know yo mama and nem, yeah that's the code If you actin' out of line, better lighten the load When I say "I know your peoples," boy, sit down That’s just how we check you in this southern town It’s a twang in the voice, it’s a warmth in the soul Keepin' that southern spirit in full control [Outro] Yeah It’s a southern thang You know it Wassup, boss? (Brass swell fades out)