Iron & Wine - Southern Anthem Lyrics






Just like the way that you ran to wine
When they made the new milk turn
Jesus a friend in the better times
Let your mother's Bible burn
Freedom a fever you suffered through
And the dog drank from your cup
Frozen the river that baptized you
And the horse died standing up

But when a southern anthem rings
She will buckle to that sound
When that southern anthem sings
It will lay her burdens down

Just like the way that you lost your guns
When they cut the clothesline loose
Jesus a friend of the weaker ones
Said "I'm all they stole from you"
Freedom a thistle that withered dry
Still a baby in your hands
Frozen the ground refused to die
And the guitar rose again

But when a southern anthem rings
She will buckle to that sound
When that southern anthem sings
It will lay her burdens down





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  1. I.... L....

    i couldnt take my eyes off that big ass fly on the guys back.... first minute of video

  2. r.... ....

    @cherrybomb53 "The whole idea behind the song was sort of the opposite of what you think of a southern anthem. It's a contradiction as far as our "southern heritage,” whatever that is, and how it's played out as far as the media's concerned. You know, southern anthems are nostalgic, silly songs. And so the contradiction between the way the Civil War sort of played out, the people and stuff. And so the video was basically an extension of that, changed." -sam beam

  3. A.... W....

    @rednoseroxy though it is true that you are entitled to your opinion, the video relating to the music is not entirely opinion. the song is about the trangressions of slavery and the video shows it's memory amongst modern "tolerance". so in that way regardless of opinion you are wrong, because it clearly portrays that plot to any unbiased eye. and now, I will willingly and knowingly impose my opinion upon you in the form of a fact and say-- it's a great song with an excellent video

  4. K.... B....

    @rednoseroxy you sir, suck
    his singing about the SOUTH

  5. g.... ....

    @robsteries except the Romans.

  6. C.... W....

    BEAUTIFUL!

  7. n.... ....

    Love this video, it says sooo much while showing so little.

  8. K.... V....

    @2geeky4u I happened upon your comment while listening to my Iron and Wine playlist in an effort to sooth my sleepy baby to sleep, and it totally worked. So i agree with you, because now *IM* starting to fall asleep as well, but i can never walk away from this playlist until it's finished because not only is it soft and sweet like lullabies, but its also beautiful in lyric and sound.

  9. W.... M....

    All his songs sound like lullabies to me.

  10. J.... ....

    what's up with the kissing? lol

  11. s.... ....

    Sam Beam deserves a medal for his music. Everyone should strive for this much beauty in there music. This world would be perfect if they did so. I swear this music could cure cancer, or at least make you forget you had it.

  12. A.... I....

    cool quality subpop

  13. R.... S....

    This is a beautiful song and video!

  14. i.... j....

    so many biblical references, it brings storyline

  15. w.... ....

    in my best 10

  16. K.... C....

    I have watched this 7584378953 times.
    LOVE.
    Why hasn't subpop records fixed the song title yet?

  17. D.... F....

    Haha, my bad! They sort of look alike? ... Perhaps not.

  18. D.... F....

    oh my gosh, this is the most beardless that I have seen him.

  19. D.... F....

    I never get tired of this video.

  20. C.... D....

    I've had this wonderful song playing in my head all day. Sam Beam's vocals never fail to help me relax.

  21. e.... ....

    just beautiful!

  22. e.... ....

    this is beautiful!

  23. a.... ....

    i am so excited to see him tomorrow!

  24. s.... ....

    love...

  25. L.... ....

    out of nowhere i decided to listen to one of his albums the other day. i forgot how amazing he is! so i decided to see if hes doing any shows anytime soon, and it turns out hes playing 5 minutes down the road from my house! i cant wait!

  26. I.... ....

    i love you beam!!!!!!!!

  27. T.... E....

    this sounds like America!
    I love it

  28. r.... ....

    no one fucks with the jesus!

  29. A.... ....

    Wow...Moving...I can say nothing else.

  30. p.... b....

    Looks just like the dude, from the Big Lebowski

  31. M.... P....

    It´s the southern Anthem.

  32. g.... ....

    Wow, I like

  33. p.... ....

    it's fitting for the music, i think.

  34. S.... ....

    HAHAHAHAHA yes.

  35. N.... S....

    This really almost made me cry- AMAZING!
    She is sooo pretty and he is quite the man-candy as well. Wow. Hot.

  36. S.... S....

    good! then I don't feel that old LOL

  37. S.... ....

    ex-lax? ....that would probably just exacerbate it. lol.

  38. d.... ....

    His sister sings with him a lot.

  39. S.... S....

    They have meds for that now.

  40. S.... ....

    diarrhea

  41. S.... S....

    Yeah I know, its Sam Beam... and it is not called an album anymore either, but you know what I mean when I say I just got the album yesterday. Its Semantics. When he tours I see that hes got a drummer and a keyboard player. so...

  42. S.... ....

    its one person, not a band.

  43. A.... L....

    AWESOME!!

  44. R.... C....

    i wanna get drunk

  45. C.... F....

    what a treat
    thank you sam beam, you son of a bitch

  46. S.... S....

    I just learned of this band about a week ago, they're quickly becoming my favorite band

  47. J.... L....

    awesome video, very peaceful

  48. A.... L....

    it's soooo beautiful =).

  49. M.... L....

    the harmonies and the single man part of the video combined with the divine lighting sent chills up my spine. but those chills went away as i saw the poorly-staged interaction between the man and the woman, and even more so when i realized the kids were watching.

  50. P.... ....

    This is so beautiful. The girl is stunning with her short dreaded hair.

  51. T.... P....

    How can you call the song awesome but the video boring lol? Every iron and wine song is so mellow that if you cant stand an equally mellow video than you have some issues

  52. L.... D....

    iron and wine always makes me wanna cry

  53. g.... ....

    Sounds like the harmonies got ripped from Brokedown Palace. Good song regardless.

  54. A.... L....

    groundbreaking video...

  55. a.... ....

    beautiful vidieo!!, i love the end :)

  56. i.... ....

    oh...so sweet, touchy and passionate.

  57. V.... ....

    this is the best music video ever