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Southeastern Son
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Southeastern Son was released on May 8, 2012 by Bossier City Records as a part of the album Goodbye Normal Street
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Release DateMay 8, 2012
LabelBossier City Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM134

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Evan Felker
Evan Felker
Vocals
Gabe Pearson
Gabe Pearson
Drums
John Fullbright
John Fullbright
Performer
Kyle Nix
Kyle Nix
Fiddle
Ralph Casey Edwards
Ralph Casey Edwards
Bass
Ryan Engleman
Ryan Engleman
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Evan Felker
Evan Felker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Turnpike Troubadours
Turnpike Troubadours
Producer
Wes Sharon
Wes Sharon
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well I guess I was born
With a gun in my hand
We'd walk the big clearcuts
In the pine timberland
Well the army man told me
That I could defend the free
Aww, and draw me a paycheck
Get a tech school degree
I said, hey now, sergeant
That sure does sound fine
Well, the sawmill ain't hiring
Tell me where do it sign
[Verse 2]
Won't you light a lantern for me
I'll be gone but not long
Won't you keep a candle burning
Won't you leave the porch light on
[Verse 3]
Well my hands are still steady
And they still hold a gun
And this is a suit of a soldier
For your southeastern son
Well tell mom not to worry
If she's taking it hard
Never thought I'd see action
Back when I joined the guard
Well all this will be over
More later than soon
As I wrote in a letter
Beneath the big Afghan moon
[Verse 4]
Won't you light a lantern for me
I'll be gone but not long
Won't you keep a candle burning
Won't you leave the porch light on
[Verse 5]
Won't you light a lantern for me
I'll be gone but not for long
Won't you keep a candle burning
Won't you leave the porch light on
Written by: Evan Felker
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