Appalachian Kin
Appalachian Kin: Tales of Redemption and Rebellion
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Saturday night, get fucked up, go Downtown
Saturday night, engaging in revelry, heading downtown.
Find something I regret, morning Comes around
Engaging in activities that lead to regret, facing consequences the next morning.
It'll do it to ya, little thing called Karma
Experiencing the consequences, attributed to the concept of Karma.
That's why I be good, just as much As I can
Striving to be good due to an understanding of consequences.
Sometimes I can't be good,
Admitting difficulty in always being good.
Blame it on the Devil
Attributing shortcomings to external factors, like the Devil.
It's in the bloodline of Appalachian Kin
Referencing a cultural connection to a lineage in Appalachia with a history of rebelliousness.
Them West Virginian natives, Mostly all are outlaws
Describing a majority of West Virginian natives as outlaws.
Rollin' through the mountains With liquor and pills
Depicting a lifestyle involving substances while navigating mountainous terrain.
Attending church on Sunday, Hungover on God's grace
Attending religious practices but dealing with the aftermath of indulgence.
Feels good while it lasts, but it's Shortly lived
Acknowledging the temporary pleasure of certain behaviors.
I was born a sinner, in a world of Evil
Expressing a sense of inherent sinfulness in a troubled world.
I was destined to be, that's what Destiny is
Accepting a predetermined fate or purpose.
I can't be good on the weekends,
Struggling to maintain goodness specifically on weekends.
Anybody out there
Reaching out to anyone who might hear.
Save me if you can,
Pleading for salvation or assistance.
I can hear you crying
Acknowledging the presence of someone crying.
I can't come inside yet
Unable to come inside, possibly metaphorical or literal.
It's in the bloodline of Appalachian Kin
Reiterating the cultural connection to rebellious Appalachian lineage.
Remember the times, when we Were younger
Recalling past experiences when younger.
Head full of doubts, heart full of Love
Facing uncertainties but feeling love.
I can still feel the weight, weighing Deep on my shoulders
Experiencing the burden of responsibility as one grows.
Growing into a young man, I Never had no man
Growing up without a positive male influence.
Took the time to show me what Love truly was
Lamenting the absence of guidance in understanding love.
Here I go out on my own,
Embarking on an independent journey.
Rolling up on my high hopes
Pursuing aspirations with optimism.
Doing anything that'll cross a Young man's hands
Engaging in potentially risky behaviors typical of young men.
You never loved me, I never loved You
Expressing a lack of mutual love in a relationship.
It's in the bloodline of Appalachian Kin
Reiterating the cultural tie to the rebellious Appalachian lineage.
Go on down to the coast now,
Suggesting a need to move away from the mountains and the associated lifestyle.
Get away from the mountains
Seeking a change by moving to the coast.
You've never been in the bloodline of Appalachian Kin
Acknowledging a disconnection from the Appalachian lineage in the new location.
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