Raised Right
Raised Right: A Southern Anthem of Hard Work, Family, and Home
Lyrics
See I was right he's right here
Expressing that the speaker is present and observing someone.
smoke rollin off of these stills
Describing smoke rising from distillation apparatus (stills).
hay growin all in his fields
Noting the presence of hay growing in the person's fields.
I was raised right here
Affirming that the speaker was brought up in this environment.
yeah them fires burning all night
Referring to fires burning throughout the night.
party in that moonlight yeah I was raised right
Celebrating a party under the moonlight and emphasizing a proper upbringing.
Back when I was young you never missed a game
Recalling childhood memories of playing sports, family support, and the realization of parental sacrifices. Expressing gratitude for a positive upbringing.
at bat you'd clap and I hear my name
-I'd make a play mama looked so proud
-you know they caught hell trying to get me out
-daddy would come too whenever work allowed but
-I never knew I was looking 'round now
-that I'm grown I figured out how many bricks it takes to feed six
-I'm so blessed to be raised by the best
-with and without no rest doing
-whatever it takes to raise your kids making sure
-we never had less if life is a test
-I'd say you passed everything that I need to be
-the same kind of blessing for both of my baby girls in this crazy world
-See I was right he's right here
Reiteration of being raised right, with emphasis and confidence in the statement.
smoke rollin off of these stills
-hay growin all in his fields
-I was raised right here
-yeah them fires burning all night
-party in that moonlight yeah I was raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
-yeah I was raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
-I was raised up in that Back dirt
Describing a blue-collar, hardworking life in a rural setting, where values of generosity, hard work, and focus on the future are instilled.
didn't know what it really meant at first
-five days every week they can't chill cause they at work
-give the shirt off of their back sir and yeah they break their back work
-and everything ever learned in the life was right back here on that dirt
-definition of a blue-collar working on for a few dollars
-if you need us for anything all you ever gotta do is holler
-working hard for new tomorrow but I think we got the best behind us
-stay straight faced put up blinders and yeah you know where to find us
-Every Georgia boy knows there's a level of respect
Proudly claiming a Georgia upbringing, emphasizing respect, loyalty, and love for the homeland. Describing the ideal lifestyle and imparting wisdom about life's lessons.
buddy this is my home and I'm a rep it to the death
-and if I ever do pass y'all just throw me in the dirt
-next to granny and the family at the old Baptist Church
-if this ain't the best place in the world
-better get a case and a pack of Marlboro's
-gotta hop in the F-150 mile ride
-where the bumps in the road make the ass end slide
-learn what I could from the creeks and the pines
-work like you should get a piece of that pie
-kind of life where your kids get cornbread fed wear that black-n-red
-See I was right he's right here
Reiteration of being raised right, with a strong affirmation and pride in the upbringing, emphasizing the speaker's roots and values.
smoke rollin off of these stills
-hay growin all in his fields
-I was raised right here
-yeah them fires burning all night
-party in that moonlight yeah I was raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
-yeah I was raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
-raised right (you damn right )
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