The song "Down Home In Dixie" by JJ Lawhorn is about his love and pride for his Southern roots and hometown. He sings about how he prefers the simple, country life over the big city lights and how nothing beats walking barefoot down a red clay road. Lawhorn reminisces about his childhood memories of sweating like a dog in the hot Southern sun while waiting for his daddy to take him and his baby to the show and later going to the swimming hole. He is proud to be from a small town and to be recognized as one of their own. He sings about his love for the different Southern states, from the Carolina cotton fields to Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. He believes there's no place he'd rather be than down home in Dixie. He highlights the importance of respecting the rules and traditions of Southern living, including being mindful of wiping his feet and watching his mouth when he visits his mama's house. Overall, "Down Home In Dixie" is a celebration of Southern culture and the pride that comes from being raised in the South.
