Way Back in the Woods
Escape to the Unyielding Woods
Lyrics
WAY BACK IN THE WOODS Ebert/Hyler/Smith 3/26/17
Introduction, indicating the song's title and the songwriters' names and date.
We bought this land with our hard earned money Out here in the sticks just the way we like
Describes purchasing land in a rural area with hard-earned money, expressing a preference for a secluded lifestyle.
Trees so thick could be cloudy could be sunny
Depicts the dense forest surroundings, suggesting variable weather conditions.
If you wanna find us gonna need a flashlight We’ve paid my dues we’ve pay our taxes
Mentions paying dues and taxes, questioning why authorities interfere despite compliance.
So why can’t the man just leave us alone
Expresses frustration with interference despite following rules and paying taxes.
We know one day they’ll come a swingin’ their axes Tryin’ to take it all but they don’t know
Anticipates potential threats (symbolized by swinging axes) to their peaceful life.
(CHORUS)
Refrain/Chorus highlighting the presence of moonshine shacks and firearms, suggesting a self-sufficient and defensive lifestyle.
We got a moonshine shacks and sawed off shotguns If we wanna we can disappear for good
Emphasizes the ability to disappear if desired, warning against pursuing them.
They ain’t got no bloodhounds that we can’t outrun They can try but we don’t recommend they should Cuz there’s one way in and no way out
Describes the difficulty of finding them due to the secluded location, advising against meddling.
If I were you I wouldn’t mess around
Strong advice to avoid interfering with their secluded life.
Way back in the woods way back in the woods
Repetition of the title, reinforcing the focus on the remote location in the woods.
We’re not gonna go and hurt nobody
Declares a commitment to non-aggression but asserts a need to protect what's theirs.
As long as they remember what’s mine is mine
Emphasizes ownership and defends their possessions against intrusion.
But try to take a bone from a dog that’s really hungry And you’re gonna git bit everytime
Uses a metaphor of a hungry dog to illustrate their determination to defend what's rightfully theirs.
Yea we just want peace and we just want quiet
Expresses a desire for peace and quiet, questioning the need for disturbance.
Ain’t breakin any law so tell me what’s the fuss?
Claims innocence of any wrongdoing and questions the reason for mistreatment by authorities.
We don’t kill don’t steal don’t incite any riots
Asserts a lack of criminal activity and disturbance, questioning unfair treatment.
So why they always screwing over folks like us
Raises the issue of unfair treatment of people like them despite their law-abiding nature.
(2ND CHORUS)
Refrain/Chorus repetition, reinforcing the themes of seclusion, self-sufficiency, and warning against interference.
We got moonshine shacks and sawed off shotguns If we wanna we can disappear for good
Reiterates the ability to disappear and warns against pursuing them.
They ain’t got no bloodhounds that we can’t outrun They can try but we don’t recommend they should Cuz there’s one way in and no way out
Repeats the difficulty of being tracked in their remote location, advising against meddling.
If I were you I wouldn’t mess around
Reiteration of the warning to avoid interfering with their secluded life.
Way back in the woods
Repetition of the title, emphasizing the focus on the remote location in the woods.
(CHORUS)
Refrain/Chorus repetition, reinforcing the themes of seclusion, self-sufficiency, and warning against interference.
We got a moon shine shacks and a sawed off shotguns If we wanna we can disappear for good
Reiterates the presence of moonshine shacks and firearms, emphasizing self-sufficiency and defense.
They ain’t got bloodhounds that I can’t outrun
Asserts the ability to evade pursuers and advises against attempting to catch them.
They can try but we don’t recommend they should Cuz there’s one way in and no way out
Repeats the difficulty of being tracked in their remote location, warning against meddling.
If I were you I wouldn’t mess around
Reiteration of the warning to avoid interfering with their secluded life.
Way back in the woods way back in the woods
Repetition of the title, emphasizing the focus on the remote location in the woods.
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