This song was written about lead singer Brandon Boyd’s girlfriend at the time, Carolyn Murphy, who is from the Florida panhandle. Boyd and Murphy split up in 2005.
[Verse 1]
Is everything a baited hook?
And are there locks on all doors?
If you're looking for an open book
Look no further, I am yours
[Pre-Chorus]
We'll behave like animals
Swing from tree to tree
We could do anything
That turns you up and sets you free
[Chorus]
You're an exception to the rule
You're a bonafide rarity
You're all I ever wanted
Southern girl, could you want me?
[Verse 2]
So come outside and walk with me
We'll try each other on to see if we fit
And with our roots, become a tree
To shade what we make under it
[Pre-Chorus]
We'll behave like animals
Swing from tree to tree
We could do anything
That turns you up and sets you free, yeah
[Chorus]
You're an exception to the rule
You're a bonafide rarity
You're all I ever wanted
Southern girl, could you want me?
You're an exception to the rule
You're a bonafide rarity
You're all I ever wanted
Southern girl, could you want me?
[Outro]
Southern girl, could you want me?
Southern girl, could you want me?
Southern girl, could you want me?
Southern girl, could you want me?
Southern girl, could you want me?
Southern girl, could you want me?
Southern girl
Southern Girl was written by Chris Kilmore & José Pasillas & Mike Einziger & Ben Kenney & Brandon Boyd.
Southern Girl was produced by Brendan O’Brien.
Incubus released Southern Girl on Tue Feb 03 2004.