Discover the story of the song > Sallisaw Blue – John Moreland

The protagonist is talking about a place called Sallisaw, which he describes as a town that has never seen anything like him. He mentions silver spoons and American gods, and how he wants to be reckless and wild. He talks about his partner with bloodshot eyes who gives his black heart trouble, and mentions a neon sign and a hanging noose. He wants his partner to show him that he's not broken, and they can face the blues together. They mention driving on I-40 and how they can be buried in American wrongs. Overall, the protagonist wants to be destructive and in love with his partner, and wants to feel alive instead of shattered.