Jackson, Mississippi
Kid Rock · Kid Rock
Yeaaaaahhhhhh!
When the sunshine showed her face,
I felt like I was ready to die.
Went looking for a place to hide,
a hole I could crawl inside.
Long lines, whiskey bottles, and the same old song,
I smell death in the air and I know it won't be long.
And I could say I'm trying to change,
but that's just another lie.
It's been a day and a half - and I'm still high.
And I feel like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Ja-Ja-Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
A river runnin' through my veins
When the daylight disappeared,
I took a good look inside - behind my pride,
I sat down and cried.
I know I'm not a fool,
but I don't know what's wrong.
Maybe it's time to pack and just move on.
And I could say I'm trying to change,
but that's just another lie.
I'm looking for someone to tell me why.
I feel like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Ja-Ja-Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
A river runnin' through my veins
A river runnin',
A river runnin' through my veins,
A river runnin' athrough my veins,
A river that's runnin' through my veins.
When the sunshine showed her face,
I felt like I was ready to die.
Went looking for a place to hide,
a hole I could crawl inside.
Long lines, whiskey bottles, and the same old song,
I smell death in the air and I know it won't be long.
And I could say I'm trying to change,
but that's just another lie.
It's been a day and a half - and I'm still high.
And I feel like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Ja-Ja-Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
A river runnin' through my veins
When the daylight disappeared,
I took a good look inside - behind my pride,
I sat down and cried.
I know I'm not a fool,
but I don't know what's wrong.
Maybe it's time to pack and just move on.
And I could say I'm trying to change,
but that's just another lie.
I'm looking for someone to tell me why.
I feel like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Ja-Ja-Jackson, Mississippi
(a river runnin')
Like Jackson, Mississippi
A river runnin' through my veins
A river runnin',
A river runnin' through my veins,
A river runnin' athrough my veins,
A river that's runnin' through my veins.
Jackson, Mississippi
Kid Rock's "Jackson, Mississippi" stands as a defining anthem of Southern rock and hip-hop fusion, released on his self-titled 1996 album. The track blends the artist's signature heavy guitar riffs with a rhythmic, funk-infused beat, creating a sound that bridges the gap between classic rock and modern rap. Lyrically, the song serves as a spirited tribute to the Mississippi Delta, celebrating its rich musical heritage and the legendary bluesmen who shaped the region's identity. As one of Rock's most commercially successful singles, it exemplifies his ability to merge diverse genres while maintaining a distinct, gritty vocal style that became a hallmark of his career.