Long Haired Country Boy
Embracing Freedom: Long-Haired Country Lifestyle Unveiled
Lyrics
People say I'm no good and crazy as a loon
Perceived as unconventional and erratic, facing criticism from others.
'Cause I get stoned in the morning
Engaging in recreational drug use early in the day.
And get drunk in the afternoon
Consuming alcohol later in the day.
Kinda like my old blue tick hound
Comparing oneself to a relaxed and content old blue tick hound.
I like to lay around in the shade
Enjoying leisurely moments in the shade.
And I ain't got no money but I damn sure got it made
Lacking financial wealth but feeling satisfied with life.
'Cause I ain't asking nobody for nothin'
Emphasizing self-reliance, not seeking assistance.
If I cant get it on my own
Independence in obtaining what is needed.
If you don't like the way I'm livin'
Defiantly embracing one's chosen lifestyle despite criticism.
You just leave this long-haired country boy alone
Asserting the right to be left alone as a free-spirited country boy.
Preacher man talking on T.V.
Criticizing a preacher on television condemning rock and roll.
Puttin' down the rock and roll
Disapproving of the preacher's negative views on music.
Wants me to send a donation
Being asked for a donation to save the soul, expressing skepticism.
'Cause he's worried about my soul
Questioning the preacher's sincerity and motives.
He said Jesus walked on the water
Acknowledging the truth of Jesus walking on water.
And I know that it's true
Believing in religious teachings while being critical of the preacher.
But sometimes I think that preacherman
Suggesting the preacher might benefit from experiencing challenges.
Would like to do a little walking too
Implying the preacher may need to 'walk the talk.'
But I ain't asking nobody for nothin'
Reiterating the theme of self-sufficiency and not relying on others.
If I cant get it on my own
Asserting independence in obtaining what is necessary.
If you don't like the way I'm livin'
Reaffirming the right to live life on one's own terms.
You just leave this long-haired country boy alone
Asserting the need to be left alone as a country boy.
A poor girl wants to marry
Highlighting different aspirations of poor and rich girls.
And a rich girl wants to flirt
Commenting on the contrasting desires of individuals based on wealth.
A rich man goes to college
Describing the divergent paths of rich and poor individuals in education.
And a poor boys go to work
Noting the disparity in opportunities and choices for rich and poor boys.
A drunkard wants another drink of wine
Describing the desire for another drink in a context of excess.
And a politician wants a vote
Highlighting a politician's desire for votes, contrasting personal desires.
I don't want much of nothin' at all
Expressing contentment with simple pleasures and not desiring much.
But I will take another toke
Indicating a willingness to indulge in another toke (drug use).
But I ain't asking nobody for nothin'
Reiterating the theme of self-reliance and not relying on others.
If I can't get it on my own
Asserting independence in obtaining what is needed.
If you don't like the way I'm livin'
Reaffirming the right to live life on one's own terms.
You just leave this long-haired country boy alone
Asserting the need to be left alone as a long-haired country boy.
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