Mississippi Woman
Waylon Jennings · Waylon Live: The Expanded Edition [RLG] [2003]
The reflections of the trees are cut by the bow of my pirogue
And spattered by the paddle of my eager hand
That Mississippi woman is a wavin' over yonder
Wavin' her lantern for her Louisiana man.
How I love that Mississippi woman
How I love that Mississippi girl
How I love that Mississippi woman
But her heart does not belong to me.
The lantern light and moonbeams are dancing patterns on the water
She doesn't seem to realize I've learned her secret plans
My jealous mind is thinking as I paddle through the sleeping alligators
She don't know I know about her Louisiana man.
How I love that Mississippi woman
How I love that Mississippi girl
How I love that Mississippi woman
But her heart does not belong to me.
The reflections of the trees are cut by the bow of my pirogue
And splattered by the paddle of my shaky hand
The silence from behind me is alive with the splashing alligators
And the lantern light is blinking on the bottom in the sand.
How I love that Mississippi woman
How I love that Mississippi girl
How I love that Mississippi woman
But her heart does not belong to me.
How I love that Mississippi woman
How I love that Mississippi girl
How I love that Mississippi woman
But her heart does not belong to me...
Mississippi Woman
Waylon Jennings delivers a gritty, authentic country-rock performance on 'Mississippi Woman,' recorded for the live album 'Waylon Live: The Expanded Edition.' As a central figure in the outlaw country movement, Jennings' voice and guitar work define the raw, unpolished aesthetic that distinguished his career from mainstream Nashville production. The track captures the rugged spirit of the era, reflecting themes of resilience and the struggles of life on the American frontier. This recording exemplifies his ability to blend traditional country storytelling with a harder-edged, blues-inflected sound that influenced generations of musicians. The performance stands as a testament to his commitment to artistic integrity and his role in shaping the sound of modern country music.