When It All Goes South
Alabama
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It'll creep up on you like a kudzu vine Even miles above the Mason-Dixon line 'Til one day you're craving hominy grits And scanning the jukebox for George Jones hits Drinkin' Jack Black tryin' to kick back 'til the condo's looking like a shotgun shack You'll be one of us no matter where you're at When it all goes south When it all goes south You'll be drivin' around on a John Deere tractor When it all goes south Wearing baseball caps but they won't be backwards When it all goes south It really don't matter what state you're in Someday the south's gonna rise again There's a Wall Street wonderboy Sittin' up north Throwing darts like a monkey at a stock report Got two homes, car loans, in debt And his third divorce ain't even final yet Traded his MBA for a SUV On a backwoods road in Tennessee Cause Manhattan ain't the place to be When it all goes south When it all goes south With the live oak trees and the sweet magnolias When it all goes south Eatin' moon pies , drinking RC colas When it all goes south It really don't matter what state you're in One day the south's gonna rise again Vicksburg, Birmingham, Natchez and Savannah, Panama City Y'all sure look pretty in the sunshine Getting' dixiefried Get yourself some rebel pride When it all goes south Where the fog's as thick as Mississippi mud When it all goes south You'll be singing the blues 'cause it's in your blood It really don't matter what state you're in Someday the south's gonna rise again When it all goes south
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Written by: JANIS CARNES, RICK CARNES, JOHN JARVIS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song's Background"When It All Goes South" is a song by the American country and Southern rock band, Alabama. It served as the title track to their album of the same name.
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Release HistoryThe song was released in October 2000 as the first single and title track from the album "When It All Goes South."
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Chart Performance"When It All Goes South" charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, where it peaked at No. 15. The song also charted at No. 2 on the Canada Country Tracks.
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Music VideoThe popular music video for the song was directed by Trey Fanjoy, a known name in the country music industry for her video production.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Rick Carnes and Janis Carnes, known for their contributions to country music in both performance and songwriting capacities.
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Band's TransitionThe song represented a significant musical transition for Alabama, as they adopted a more modern sound, yet retained their classic harmony and instrumental abilities.
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Production TeamThe track was produced by Don Cook and Alabama, marking their first time working with Cook, who is a prominent country music producer.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was received with widespread acclaim by the fans as well as music critics for its interesting blend of classic country sound with a newer, more modern vibe.
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Overall Theme"When It All Goes South" tells a story of resilience and determination, of battling against life’s downs and coming through stronger on the other side.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its mid-level chart performance, the single helped to propel the album to the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, a testimony to Alabama’s enduring popularity.
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Album's PrestigeThe "When It All Goes South" album is also notable because it represents Alabama’s last studio album for the RCA Records label.
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Band's LegacyThe release of "When It All Goes South" reaffirms Alabama’s longstanding legacy as one of the most successful and influential groups in the history of country music.
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