Lyrics
"How y'all doing?
Greeting and introduction by Colt Ford.
Yeah, my names Colt Ford
Colt Ford identifies himself.
I got my boy Brantley Gilbert in here with me
Colt Ford mentions Brantley Gilbert's presence.
We just some country boys from Georgia
They both are country boys from Georgia.
We gon' do a little something about the dirt roads
They will talk about dirt roads, a common theme in country music.
Where we come from
Emphasis on their origin and connection to dirt roads.
I'm gonna rap a little bit, you feel like singing?"
Colt Ford suggests rapping and asks if the audience wants to sing.
"Yeah brother"
Response from Brantley Gilbert, expressing agreement.
"Let's go"
Encouragement to proceed with the performance.
Yeah, I'm chilling on a dirt road
Describes a relaxed scene on a dirt road, George Jones reference, enjoying beer, and memories.
Laid back swervin' like I'm George Jones
-Smoke rollin' out the window
-An ice cold beer sittin' in the console
-Memory lane up in the headlights
-Has got me reminiscing on the good times
-Still I'm turning off of real life, driving, that's right
-I'm hittin' easy street on mud tires
-(That's right)
Affirmation of the described experience.
Back in the day Potts' farm was the place to go
Recalls past experiences at Potts' farm, emphasizing rural activities, warnings about rumors and gossip.
Load the truck up hit the dirt road
-Jump the barbed wire spread the word
-Light the bonfire then call the girls
-The king in the can and the Marlboro man
-Jack and Jim were a few good men
-Where you learn how to kiss and cuss and fight too
-Better watch out for the boys in blue
-And all this small town he said, she said
-Ain't it funny how rumors spread
-Like I know something y'all don't know
-Man this shit is getting old
-Man mind your business, watch your mouth
-Before I have to knock your loud ass out
-I'm tired of talking y'all ain't listenin'
-Them old dirt roads is what y'all missin'
-Yeah, I'm chilling on a dirt road
Repeats the chorus, emphasizing the laid-back lifestyle on dirt roads.
Laid back swervin' like I'm George Jones
-Smoke rollin' out the window
-An ice cold beer sittin' in the console
-Memory lane up in the headlights
-Has got me reminiscing on the good times
-Said I'm turning off of real life, driving, that's right
-I'm hittin' easy street on mud tires
-(That's right)
Empty line for formatting.
I sit back and think about them good ol' days
Reflects on upbringing, Southern culture, and the enjoyment of unique experiences.
The way we were raised and our southern ways
-And we like cornbread and biscuits
-If it's broke round here we fix it
-I can take y'all where you need to go
-Down to my hood, back in them woods
-We do it different 'round here that's right
-But we sure do it good and we do it all night
-So if you really wanna know how it feels
-To get off the road with trucks and four wheels
-Jump on in, tell yo' friends
-We'll raise some hell where the black top ends
-I'm chilling on a dirt road
Repeats the chorus, reinforcing the theme of escaping real life and finding solace on mud tires.
Laid back swervin' like I'm George Jones
-Smoke rollin' out the window
-An ice cold beer sittin' in the console
-Memory lane up in the headlights
-Has got me reminiscing on the good times
-Said I'm turning off of real life, driving, that's right
-I'm hittin' easy street on mud tires
-Yeah I'm chillin' on a dirt road
Reiteration of the chorus with slight variations, emphasizing the joy and nostalgia of dirt roads.
Laid back swervin' like I'm George Jones
-Smoke rollin' out the window
-An ice cold beer sittin' in the console
-Memory lane up in the headlights
-Has got me reminiscing on them good times
-Said I'm turning off of real life, driving, that's right
-I'm hittin' easy street on mud tires
-(That's right, that's right, that's right)
Repeating the affirmation "that's right" for emphasis and closure.
(That's right, that's right, that's right)
-(That's right, that's right, that's right)
-(That's right, that's right, that's right)
-(That's right, that's right, that's right)
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