You and I had this off and on so long
You’ve been here, then you’ve been gone
So many times
And every night, yeah I’m always bumping into you
Well, you do the same things we used to
It’s your place or it’s mine, so
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
We’ll lie and swear we’re through
With the lonely, drunken deja vu
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Five minutes out of downtown
Ain’t nothing but a countdown
One Mississippi, two Mississippi
Three shots of whiskey
Are you on your way?
We’re tipsy, baby, come kiss me
I can’t wait, I can’t wait
One Mississippi, two Mississippi
Three in the mornin’
We’ll be on our way
So tipsy, can’t stop kissin’
I can’t wait, I can’t wait
Forever
Every time I’m at this bar
Tap on the shoulder, turn around
And baby, there you are
And it’s fire
Yeah, like this bourbon hundred-proof
Yeah, they don’t burn the way you do
Yeah, we’re better in the dark, so
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
We’ll lie and swear we’re through
With the lonely, drunken deja vu
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Five minutes out of downtown
Ain’t nothing but a countdown
One Mississippi, two Mississippi
Three shots of whiskey
Are you on your way?
We’re tipsy, baby, come kiss me
I can’t wait, I can’t wait
One Mississippi, two Mississippi
Three in the mornin’
We’ll be on our way
So tipsy, can’t stop kissin’
I can’t wait, I can’t wait
Forever
Kinda like that Georgia wind
We’ll be gone and back again
But always wind up right back where we are
Playing roulette with our hearts
And blowing smoke rings in the dark, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
We’ll lie and swear we’re through
With the lonely, drunken deja vu
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Five minutes out of downtown
Ain’t nothing but a countdown
One Mississippi, two Mississippi
Three shots of whiskey
Are you on your way
We’re tipsy, baby, come kiss me
I can’t wait, I can’t wait
One Mississippi, two Mississippi
Three in the mornin’
We’ll be on our way
So tipsy, can’t stop kissin’
I can’t wait, I can’t wait
Forever
Every time I’m at this bar
Tap on the shoulder, turn around
And baby, there you are
Chasing Familiar Shadows
“One Mississippi” by Kane Brown captures the addictive cycle of an on-again, off-again romance. The lyrics paint a picture of two lovers who can’t seem to break free from each other, always finding themselves drawn back together after nights apart. The counting motif—”One Mississippi, two Mississippi”—echoes the anticipation and inevitability of their reunion, often fueled by whiskey and late-night encounters.
The Pull of Deja Vu
Brown’s storytelling highlights the push and pull of desire, regret, and nostalgia. The recurring scenes at the bar, the drunken confessions, and the magnetic chemistry hint at a relationship that’s passionate but tumultuous. The song’s imagery—fire, bourbon, smoke rings—evokes a sense of danger and longing, making the emotional rollercoaster relatable for anyone who’s experienced love that’s hard to quit.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Kane Brown, Jesse Frasure, Ernest K. Smith, Levon Gray
Release Year: 2021
Label: RCA Nashville