County Line Road
Rural Roots and Red Tin Roofs: County Line Road Chronicles
Lyrics
I grew up on a gravel road, way out in them fields
I grew up in a rural area on a gravel road, surrounded by fields.
Where my Daddy taught me how to shoot And I raised Cain while it rained on the red tin roof
My father taught me how to shoot, and I engaged in mischievous behavior while it rained on the red tin roof.
My folks the raised us to respect the Lord and the land
My parents instilled in us values of respecting both God and the land.
And to believe in this country even if you don't agree with the man
We were taught to believe in our country, even if we disagreed with its leadership.
Way on back where I come from Where the skeeters buzz in the midday sun
Describing the rural origin where mosquitoes buzz in the midday sun.
Mississippi Delta where the black water rolls
Referring to the Mississippi Delta, known for its black water, likely symbolizing challenges or hardships.
I grew up on a gravel off of County Line Road
I grew up on a gravel road off of County Line Road.
'Round here it's the bar on Saturday night and then to church on Sunday
In this community, weekends involve going to the bar on Saturday night and attending church on Sunday.
You thank the Lord for all of yours and then it's back to fields come Monday mornin'
Expressing gratitude to God for one's blessings, followed by returning to work in the fields on Monday morning.
You bust your ass until the sun goes down then you climb in bed with your honey
Working hard until sunset and then enjoying time with a loved one in bed.
Around here the simple life, it don't take no rich man's money, naww
Emphasizing that a simple life in this community doesn't require wealth.
Way on back where I come from Where the skeeters buzz in the midday sun
Reiterating the rural setting with buzzing mosquitoes in the midday sun.
Mississippi Delta where the black water rolls
Returning to the Mississippi Delta with its challenges symbolized by black water.
I grew up on a gravel off of County Line Road
Reaffirming that the speaker grew up on a gravel road off of County Line Road.
Way on back where I come from Where the skeeters buzz in the midday sun
Recalling the rural background with buzzing mosquitoes in the midday sun.
Mississippi Delta where the black water rolls
Mentioning the Mississippi Delta and its symbolic black water.
I grew up on a gravel off of County Line Road
Stating again that the speaker grew up on a gravel road off of County Line Road.
I grew up on a gravel off of County Line Road
Repeating the statement that the speaker grew up on a gravel road off of County Line Road.
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