Southern Mississippi To The Top
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"Southern Miss To The Top" is the official fight song
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...

 of the University of Southern Mississippi. It was penned in 1955 by Robert Hays, the assistant director of "The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band".

It is performed by the Pride of Mississippi Marching Band
Pride of Mississippi Marching Band
The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band is the marching band of The University of Southern Mississippi.Founded in 1920, the 20-piece brass ensemble has evolved to its current number of 300. Having performed for such events as the F.D.R...

after every Southern Mississippi touchdown or field goal, and is an instrumental aspect of any Southern Mississippi athletic or academic event.

History and usage

Originally titled "Southern To The Top", the fight song was written as a closer for the first act of Hey Daze, a three-act musical based on student life at then Mississippi Southern College. The song has retained its popularity so long, that it has been echoed at athletic contests for over 40 years. The song was eventually renamed "Southern Miss To The Top" to reflect the universities popular nickname known as "Southern Miss".

Lyrics

Southern Mississippi You Will Drop! You Will Drop!
To the likes of Marshall and Mighty U-A-B!
So be glad you're not in the....
S-E-C!
Southern Mississippi could you beat South Jones High??
And when you Lose, Lose, Lose to Houston
We'll hear you Buzzards cry!
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