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Son of a Preacher Man
Springfield, Dusty Lyrics
Son of a Preacher Man Lyrics
Son of a Preacher Man Song Lyrics
Billy-Ray was a Preacher's son,
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along,
When they gathered round and started talking,
Cousin Billy would take me walking,
Through the back yard we'd go walking,
Then he'd look into my eyes,
Lord knows to my suprise:
The only one who could ever reach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
The only boy who could ever teach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
Yes he was, he was, oh yes he was.
Being good isn't always easy,
No matter how hard I tried,
When he started sweet talking to me,
he'd come tell me everything is alright,
he'd kiss and tell me everything is alright,
Can I get away again tonight?.
The only one who could ever reach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
The only boy who could ever teach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
Yes he was, he was, oh yes he was.
How well I remember,
The look that was in his eyes,
Stealing kisses from me on the sly,
Taking time to make time,
Telling me that he's all mine,
Learning from each others knowing,
Looking to see how much we'd grown.
The only one who could ever reach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
The only boy who could ever teach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
Yes he was, he was, oh yes he was.
May, 07th 2014
"Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield tells the story of a young, inocent woman's romantic experiences with the son of a preacher. The song juxtaposes the wholesome, religious upbringing of Billy-Ray, the preacher's son, with the burgeoning feelings of attraction and love that develop between him and the narrator.
The narrative unfolds in a small, close-knit community where the preacher's visits are a social highlight. During these gaherings, Billy-Ray, who has a seemingly innate understanding and connection with the narrator, would take her for walks, creating a private, intimate world away from the prying eyes of the community. These walks symbolize a journey into emotional and perhaps physical awakening for the narrator.
The song captures the intense and unexpected nature of their connection, emphasizing that despite Billy-Ray's innocent and pious background, he is the only one who can truly "reach" and "teach" the narrator – implying a deep emotional and possibly sensual education. This relationship is her first experience of love and desire, a sweet and secret rebellion against the expectations of their conservative environment.
The chorus, with its repetition of "The only one who could ever reach me / Was the son of a preacher man," underscores the uniqueness and intensity of this relationship. It's a poignant reflection on the unexpected forms that love and connection can take, transcending stereotypes and societal expectations.
"Son of a Preacher Man" is a timeless depiction of young love, exploring themes of innocence, discovery, and the complexities of human relationships set against a backdrop of social and moral expectations. The song resonates with anyone who has experienced the surprise of finding love and connection in unexpected places.
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