The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
If I can make Mississippi
Then I'll be alright
These ol' white lines are lonely
On this two-lane tonight
I've got just enough whiskey
To keep me warm till the mornin' light
If I can make Mississippi
Mississippi tonight
I headed out west
To seek my fortune and fame
I sure made a mess
It took it all but my name
Why I ever left?
I can never explain
If I can make Mississippi
Through this pouring rain
If I can make Mississippi
Then I'll be alright
These ol' white lines are lonely
And the headlights are bright
I've got just enough whiskey
To keep me warm till the mornin' light
If I could make Mississippi
Mississippi tonight
She said, she would wait
She said our love was strong
Well, I'm just so afraid
I've been gone for too long
When I walk through that gate
Will she be there or long, long gone?
If I can make Mississippi
If I can make it back home
If I can make Mississippi
If I can make it back home
Then I'll be alright
These ol' white lines are lonely
On this two-lane tonight
I've got just enough whiskey
To keep me warm till the mornin' light
If I can make Mississippi
Mississippi tonight
I headed out west
To seek my fortune and fame
I sure made a mess
It took it all but my name
Why I ever left?
I can never explain
If I can make Mississippi
Through this pouring rain
If I can make Mississippi
Then I'll be alright
These ol' white lines are lonely
And the headlights are bright
I've got just enough whiskey
To keep me warm till the mornin' light
If I could make Mississippi
Mississippi tonight
She said, she would wait
She said our love was strong
Well, I'm just so afraid
I've been gone for too long
When I walk through that gate
Will she be there or long, long gone?
If I can make Mississippi
If I can make it back home
If I can make Mississippi
If I can make it back home
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If I Can Make Mississippi Lyrics as written by Vincent Grant Gill
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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