Off Like a River in a Southern Breeze
A feel-good honky-tonk tale of wine, dancing, and finding your place in a small-town saloon where every Friday night feels like magic.
LYRICS
[Verse]
She walks in here on a Friday night
Sparkles in her eyes under the dim light
Heads to the counter for a glass of wine
Settles in while the band begins to shine
Guitar strings hum, banjo joins in the tune
Everyone sways beneath the silver moon
[Chorus]
And we’re off like a river in a southern breeze
Laughin’ and dancin’ in perfect ease
Wine glasses clinkin’ by the open door
Tonight’s gonna echo forevermore
[Verse]
Her boots tap softly on the wooden floor
Spins like a dream through the old saloon door
A song ’bout love starts to fill the air
Old records play, with a modern flair
She smiles wide, lost in the melody
This honky-tonk’s where her heart’s meant to be
[Chorus]
And we’re off like a river in a southern breeze
Laughin’ and dancin’ in perfect ease
Wine glasses clinkin’ by the open door
Tonight’s gonna echo forevermore
[Bridge]
All stars are shinin’ bright, she’s in the groove
Feelin’ the rhythm, with every move
In this small town, she’s found her place
Music and laughter, her saving grace
[Chorus]
And we’re off like a river in a southern breeze
Laughin’ and dancin’ in perfect ease
Wine glasses clinkin’ by the open door
Tonight’s gonna echo forevermore
[Verse 3]
As the night rolls on, the band plays their last song
Her heart beats steady, where she feels she belongs
Dust kicks up from heels twirling on the floor
The band plays on, and she craves more
[Chorus]
And we’re off like a river in a southern breeze
Laughin’ and dancin’ in perfect ease
Wine glasses clinkin’ by the open door
Tonight’s gonna echo forevermore
© 2024 Lyrics by Susan Gast
Music: AI Generated
Featured on the album SupaBees@Heart
ain’t nothing like a small town vibe where everyone’s just vibin with the music, wine, n’ dance. this piece hits right in the feels. SupaBees sure knows how to paint a picture that feels like home.
U said it! There’s real magic in these nights, something city folks just can’t grasp. Makes me proud of where I’m from.
Exactly! It’s the heart and soul of the community. Makes me wanna grab my guitar and join in.
sounds nice and all, but you ever try dancing on the beach under the stars? Now that’s magic too. Different vibes but both good.
The imagery of dancing beneath the silver moon is captivating. However, imagine coupling that with observations of the constellations. The universe offers its own rhythm and dance.
love the whole wine vibe in this setting. Any recommendations on the best type of wine for these kinds of nights? Red, white, bubbly?
A light-bodied red could be perfect, balancing the atmosphere without overpowering the senses. Think Pinot Noir.
this kinda story makes me miss the good old days even more, when life was simpler and all about the joy of the moment. cheers SupaBees, for bringing a bit of that back.
Interesting read but nothing beats a classic rock concert. Wonder how these tunes stack up against the legends.
Great, another loud party to avoid. Thank goodness for books and solitary moonlight walks, away from the ‘magic’ of crowded, noisy rooms.
While the allure of a small-town gathering is romantically presented, one cannot help but question the depth of such interactions. Are we glorifying simplicity or merely escaping the complexities of reality?
Sometimes, finding joy in simplicity is exactly what we need. Not everything has to be deep to be meaningful.