N the Southern Shade - Lyrics - Van Hunt

Van Hunt is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He released his debut album, Van Hunt, in 2004, and a follow-up, On the Jungle Floor, in 2006, both on Capitol Records. He won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for appearing on the tribute version of the Sly & the Family Stone song, "Family Affair", in 2007. He transitioned to Blue Note Records where his 2008 album, Popular, was shelved and never released. He self-released the compilation album Use In Case of Emergency in 2009.

(Looks good on me...) The kids are playing in the courtyard, and the peaches are on the trees; The life of a former rock star looks good on me, baby, in the southern shade... Woke up 'bout four, turned up my music and my wine; Mornin' dew makes my feet cold, but I bicycle through sprinklers in summertime... The kids are playing in the courtyard, and the peaches are on the trees; Life of a former rock star looks good on me, baby, in the southern shade... Checked on my trap, lookin' for Honey, but she's gone; But I know, long as she know me, I'll never be lonely or broke... The kids are playing in the courtyard, and the peaches are on the trees; Life of a former rock star looks good on me, baby, in the southern shade... Don't blow hydro 'cause I don't blow my dough onto highs; Radio don't love me though she said she would, but she lies... I got a girl - people simply love to throw Money at her feet as she walks the stroll... The kids are playing in the courtyard, and the peaches are on the trees; Life of a former rock star looks good on me, baby, in the southern shade... Looks good on me, baby, in the southern shade... Feels good on me, baby, in the southern shade... Just beatin' the heat, waitin', in the southern shade...