Miss Molly
Old 97s · Hitchhike to Rhome [1994]
Her lips are soft as satin and they taste like ginger bread.
Oh. Oh. Oh. Me oh my Miss Molly, I'm in love with you.
Me oh my Miss Molly won't you say you love me too.
Now when Miss Molly smiles, the sun is dim a spell.
And when she laughs her voice is like a little silver bell.
Oh. Oh. Oh. Me oh my Miss Molly, I'm in love with you.
Me oh my Miss Molly won't you say you love me too.
I'll trade my horse and saddle, my drivin' I'll resign,
if only Miss Molly would say that she'll be mine.
Oh. Oh. Oh. Me oh my Miss Molly, I'm in love with you.
Me oh my Miss Molly won't you say you love me too.
Now listen here Miss Molly, I've told you once before.
But even though I've told you so, I'll tell you just once
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Oh. Oh. Oh. Me oh my Miss Molly, I'm in love with you.
Me oh my Miss Molly won't you say you love me too.
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Miss Molly
Miss Molly stands as a defining track from the Old 97s' early catalog, appearing on their 1994 debut album, Hitchhike to Rhome. The song captures the band's signature blend of country-rock and alt-country, characterized by driving rhythms and twangy instrumentation that would become hallmarks of their sound. Emerging from the Austin, Texas music scene, the Old 97s utilized this recording to establish a gritty, energetic presence within the genre. The track reflects the band's ability to craft narrative-driven songs that balance melancholic undertones with upbeat tempos. As part of their foundational work, Miss Molly showcases the group's commitment to traditional songwriting structures while infusing them with a modern rock sensibility. This recording remains a key example of the band's early exploration into the sonic textures that would define their subsequent discography.