Hillbilly Blood
Hillbilly Blood: Raw Tales of Survival and Rebellion
Lyrics
Hillbilly blood, runnin' through my veins
Hillbilly blood, symbolizing a strong rural heritage and identity, coursing through the speaker's veins.
Black coal soul and a mountain of pain
Reference to a resilient, tough nature, likening the speaker's soul to black coal and acknowledging the weight of life's challenges ("mountain of pain").
Jug of white lightning crossin' my lips
Mentions consuming homemade alcohol ("white lightning") with a carefree attitude.
Hillbilly blood don't give a shit
Expresses the rebellious and nonchalant nature of hillbilly blood, indicating a disregard for societal norms.
Hillbilly blood, the river runs red
Continuation of the hillbilly blood theme, referencing intensity and perhaps violence ("river runs red").
Finger on the trigger and a pound of lead
Suggests a readiness for confrontation with the mention of a firearm ("Finger on the trigger and a pound of lead").
Chopper in the air, searchin' my land
Describes a situation where authorities are searching the speaker's land with a helicopter.
A copperhead bites and don't give a goddamn
Highlights the danger of a copperhead snake bite, emphasizing the indifferent and harsh nature of hillbilly life.
All the tongues at the tent revival
Refers to a religious gathering ("tent revival") where tongues are speaking fervently, possibly portraying a clash between spirituality and the speaker's reality.
Been spittin' in the devil's eye
Suggests defiance against religious norms or beliefs, portraying a rebellious attitude.
There ain't livin', there's just survival
Philosophical reflection on life, implying that survival is the primary focus rather than truly living.
Doesn't matter if you do or die
Underlines the insignificance of choices in the face of survival, whether one does or does not survive.
The way it is, is the way it was
Stating the harsh reality of life, reinforcing the idea that hillbilly blood determines the way things are.
Hillbilly blood, hillbilly blood
Reiteration of the influence and dominance of hillbilly blood.
Hillbilly blood, thick as the night
Emphasizes the thickness and enduring quality of hillbilly blood, even in the dark times ("thick as the night").
Fog lays heavy on the morning light
Describes a misty morning, possibly symbolizing the unclear and challenging path ahead.
Pike County sheriff trackin' my scent
Introduces the threat of law enforcement ("Pike County sheriff"), indicating a constant struggle with authority.
Nobody gonna know where he went
Suggests the speaker's ability to evade capture, emphasizing the secretive and elusive nature of hillbilly life.
All the tongues at the tent revival
Revisits the religious gathering, portraying a continued clash between spirituality and the speaker's reality.
Been spittin' in the devil's eye
Reiterates defiance against religious norms, emphasizing the rebellious nature of hillbilly blood.
There ain't livin', there's just survival
Reiterates the theme of survival over true living, suggesting a bleak outlook on life.
Doesn't matter if you do or die
Emphasizes the indifferent nature of life, echoing the sentiment that survival is paramount.
And the way it is, is the way it was
Reaffirms the unchanging and deterministic nature of hillbilly blood.
Hillbilly blood, hillbilly blood
Final reiteration of the enduring influence and dominance of hillbilly blood in shaping the speaker's life.
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