World to Me
Embracing Hometown Pride: A Small Town's Worth
Lyrics
It's a middle of nowhere, nobody comes here town
Describing a remote, isolated town where few visitors come.
You're either born and raised and you stay or you turn right around
Residents typically either stay due to their origins or leave the town.
Pulled on, court house, stop light blinking
Descriptive imagery of the town with a reference to the courthouse and a blinking stoplight.
Four wheels, corn fields, I know what you're thinking
Reference to the rural setting with cars and surrounding cornfields.
Who'd wanna live in this place
Questioning the appeal of residing in such a town.
Who'd wanna suffer the fate
Questioning the challenges and difficulties of life in this town.
Of a life spent pulling a plow through the dirt
Describing the hard work and manual labor associated with farming.
Who'd wanna put down roots in a blue collar suit
Suggesting a sense of pride in one's blue-collar job despite its challenges.
We do, and a few of us know what it's worth
There are people who appreciate and value the town and its lifestyle.
A little buckshot dot on a map it might be
Despite its small size, the town holds significant importance to some.
But it's the world to me
The town holds deep personal significance to the singer.
I know these hollers and hills and fields down to every square inch
The singer is familiar with every detail and aspect of the town.
I know every name sprayed in Dupont paint on that bridge
Reference to graffiti on a bridge, indicating local culture or memories.
Had my first kiss, learned to shift gears on these back roads
Personal memories and experiences of growing up in the town.
All that and all of this makes me one of those
The singer identifies as a true resident of the town.
Who'd wanna live in this place
Questioning the appeal of residing in the town.
Who'd wanna suffer the fate
Questioning the challenges and difficulties of life in this town.
Of a life spent pulling a plow through the dirt
Describing the hard work and manual labor associated with farming.
Who'd wanna put down roots in a blue collar suit
Suggesting a sense of pride in one's blue-collar job despite its challenges.
We do, and a few of us know what it's worth
There are people who appreciate and value the town and its lifestyle.
A little buckshot dot on a map it might be
Despite its small size, the town holds significant importance to some.
Oh, but it's the world to me
The town holds deep personal significance to the singer.
It's those Friday night games
Describing local social activities, such as games on Friday nights.
Billy's Tavern on Main
Reference to a specific local tavern, indicating community gathering spots.
Where we got a cold beer after a hard day's work
Describing the simple pleasures after a hard day's work.
It's who we are through and through
Highlighting the genuine nature and identity of the town's residents.
From our hats to our boots
Emphasizing the town's cultural identity and pride.
It's the truth, and we all know what it's worth
The singer acknowledges the intrinsic value and significance of the town.
A little buckshot dot on a map it might be
Despite its small size, the town holds significant importance to some.
But it's the world to me
The town holds deep personal significance to the singer.
Oh, the world to me
The town holds profound importance and value to the singer.
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