She grew up with the children of the stars
In the Hollywood hills and the boulevard
Her parents threw big parties, everyone was there
They hung out with folks like
Dennis Hopper and Bob Seeger and Sonny and Cher

She feels safe now, in this bar on Fairfax
And from the stage I can tell that
She can't let go and she can't relax
And just before she hangs her head to cry
I sing to her a lullaby

I sing, everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye
Everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye
Rockabye

She still lives with her mom outside the city
Down that street about a half a mile
And all her friends tell her
She's so pretty
But she'd be a whole lot prettier
If she smiled once in a while
'Cause even her smile looks like a frown
She's seen her share of devils in this angel town

But, everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye (dry your tired eyes)
Everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye
Rockabye

Ooh, ooh, ahh

I told her I ain't so sure about this place
It's hard to play a gig in this town and keep a straight face
Seems like everybody's got a plan
It's kind of like Nashville with a tan

But Everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye
Everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye

Everything's gonna be all right (I'll be your every)
Rockabye, rockabye (dry your tired eyes)
Everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye
Everything's gonna be all right (I'll be your every)
Rockabye, rockabye (dry your tired eyes)
Everything's gonna be all right
Rockabye, rockabye, rockabye, bye, bye (ahh)
Bye, bye


Lyrics submitted by kevin

Lullaby Lyrics as written by Shawn Mullins

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  • +3
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    I'd still like to know who the song is about. There has to be someone out there on the internet who can point out clues based on the lyrics.

    Ekkostaron September 05, 2007   Link
  • +1
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    its about someone who is lost in their life...they are not happy although people assume that her life is perfect its not. People pretend that things are okay when they are not..look for signs because inside they could be dying slowly

    dont4get2breatheon May 20, 2002   Link
  • +1
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    this is a purdy song. lotsa emotion. his voice sounds great, too. i just don't get the "nashville with a tan" part. >_

    Broken Hopeon July 30, 2002   Link
  • +1
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    I like this song a lot but I don't get that nashville part either. I'm from Belgium, maybe that's why... ;-)

    brechton August 26, 2002   Link
  • +1
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    This song is so calming. It really is a lullaby. His soft voice in the verses goes really well with the sincere chorus. This song was put together well.. To have him only singing the chorus. It simulates what the song is about and I think that's genius.

    megillakittyon January 05, 2008   Link
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    This is just such a relaxing song, if you feel like things are out of hand, this song reassures you that things are going to be ok it will all pass over.

    ReflectionInYourEyes08on February 15, 2010   Link
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    I just read that this song may have been inspired by Dominique Dunne's tragic story and that the actress on the video was even named Dominique. I don't know how true it is, they had other reasons why they thought that.

    TommyTTRon October 20, 2017   Link
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    really really really good song, and i like the video too. they need to start playing it again tho

    honestyormysteryon May 07, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    this song is really awesome. it really is a greta lullaby

    mike's_konstantineon May 10, 2002   Link
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    its really sad, a lot of friends told me this one was my song its really nice and sometimes i feel that way

    CosetteLafitteon May 15, 2002   Link

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