If I Can Make Mississippi (featuring Lee Ann Womac
Vince Gill · These Days [2006]
If I can make Mississippi then I'll be alright
These ole white lines are lonely
On this two-lane tonight
I've got enough whiskey to keep me warm
Till the mornin' light
If I could make Mississippi, Mississippi tonight.
I headed out west to seek my fortune and fame
I sure made a mess, took it all but my name
Why I ever left I can never explain
If I can make Mississippi through this pouring rain.
If I can make Mississippi, then I'll be alright
These ole white lines are lonely
And the headlights are bright
I've got enough whiskey to keep me warm
Till the mornin' light
If I could make Mississippi, Mississippi tonight.
She said she would wait
Said our love was strong
I'm just so afraid
I've been gone for too long
When I walk through that gate
Will she be there or long, long gone
If I could make Mississippi
If I could make it back home.
If I could make Mississippi
If I could make it back home...
If I Can Make Mississippi
Vince Gill's 'If I Can Make Mississippi,' featuring Lee Ann Womac, stands as a poignant song on the 2006 album 'These Days.' Rooted in the traditional country and bluegrass traditions Gill has championed throughout his career, the track blends acoustic instrumentation with a narrative that explores the complexities of love and distance. The collaboration with Womac adds a layer of vocal harmony that complements Gill's signature storytelling style, characteristic of his work in the New Country movement. Released during a period where Gill continued to prioritize authentic songwriting over commercial trends, the recording reflects his commitment to preserving the integrity of the genre while addressing universal themes of longing and the human condition.