Ohio

A few years ago, we found a website that listed all the states and how many songs mention each state. I don't think Utah or Idaho had any, other than the state song (I've never even heard the Utah state song). Texas, by far and away, had the most. I think it is partly because the state of Texas is so huge. Here are some of our favorites. There is "Deep in the Heart of Texas" by Moe Bandy. It is from the album titled "A Taste of Texas, Songs 'bout Texas by Texans" (need I say more). This song is a family favorite that is sung during the 7th inning stretch at all of the Houston Atros home games. We also liked to sing "Amarillo by Morning" by George Strait on our long road trips. We learned to appreciate what it meant to drive all night between San Antonio and Amarillo.

We recently discovered a new song to add to the list. Ohio (Come back to Texas). Although the title of the song is Ohio, it's all about Texas. It was released in 2005 by Bowling for Soup yet, Lauren recently introduced it to us. We probably appreciate it more now anyway.
The premise of the song is that a girl leaves her boyfriend in Texas for another guy in Ohio. The boyfriend is trying to convince her to come back to Texas. One of my favorite lines is when he sings "There's nothing wrong with Ohio (or Utah) except the snow and the rain." I started taking a morning walk/jog recently. It was so cold! Even with all of my layers of clothing, I came home a popsicle! The air literally burned my lungs. I realized that late fall is not a good time to start a outdoor exercise routine.


The song also states, "the Mexican food sucks north of here anyway" Isn't that the truth! I've mentioned this before. When we visited our old stomping grounds last summer, the very first night we ordered a botana. I took a picture of it to share on the blog. Just looking at it makes my mouth water.

Botanas are a South Texas thing as far as I know. They are this huge platter filled with tortilla chips beans, cheese, and tons of meat. (I prefer beef over chicken). Then they are topped with quesadillas. On the side are onions, peppers, tomatoes, and avocado. (I avoid this plate. I know it's weird to love Mexican food while hating onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. That's just me.) I also have to mention the homemade tortillas (Not anything at all like the rubbery things they try to sell as tortillas up here). Anyway, botantas are free-for-alls. Everybody just dogs in. They are so delicious! (I'm am so hungry after writing this paragraph. Oh, the sacrifices I make for this blog.......)

So there it is. Whenever I hear this song I get homesick for Texas. Something about the mentioning of Mrs. Baird's fruit pies and Bluebell ice cream. Plus, the Bush twins want us back.