Born and bred to stand up straight and proud
Where all my people reside and work
And I was raised right to have respect
For the blessing's I've been given
And I am bound forever in their debt
And thankful to be living
Under the southern sun
Where the earth is lush and green
And everything I ever dreamed
I ever would become is
Under the southern sun
Where the water's capped with diamonds
And beyond the blue horizon
There is hope for everyone
Under the southern sun
Under the southern sun
I drank champagne on Hudson Bay one night
And fell in love with New York City's lights
And I watched the sunset from the LA sands
And prayed for souls I could not understand
Something was missing in those skies
And I still can't describe it
They made me homesick for the simple life
And I knew where to find it
Under the southern sun
Where the earth is lush and green
And everything I ever dreamed
I ever would become is
Under the southern sun
Where the water's capped with diamonds
And beyond the blue horizon
There is hope for everyone
Under the southern sun
Under the southern sun
When I lay my head down
I want to wake up always knowing
I'll be where the warm wind's blowing
Heaven overrun
credits
released April 9, 2020
Valierie Ellis Hawkins: vocals
Kenya Walker: songwriter
Nick Pellegrino: songwriter
Publishing: BMG/Universal
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