Ones Before Me
Homage to Legends: A Toast to Country's Golden Era
Lyrics
I wanna rise up a glass to the legends of the past
I want to raise a glass in tribute to the legendary figures of the past.
Not the junior but the Hank with the white hat
Specifically, not the younger generation but the iconic Hank with the white hat.
Wanna turn it up to ten, dialed up some WSM maybe hear something
Expressing the desire to turn the volume up to ten, tuning into WSM (radio station), hoping to hear something from the legendary "Man in Black" (Johnny Cash).
From the Man In Black
Reference to Johnny Cash, known as the "Man in Black."
Call me faded, call me old school
Embracing the labels of being faded or old school, but still appreciating classic country.
But I still rock with 'Cchese boots
Despite the changing times, the singer still enjoys wearing traditional cowboy boots.
When I'm in the mood to go back
Expressing a mood to revisit the past.
And rewind to a time when Lorretta sang her mind
Desire to go back to a time when Loretta Lynn expressed herself through her singing.
When Waylon and Willie were higher than high
Referencing the era when Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were prominent and likely under the influence of substances.
When the band had a steel and the drum set are real
Recalling a time when bands included a steel guitar and real drum sets.
All the rhinestones and all of it's glory
Referring to the extravagant and glamorous aspects of the country music scene, including rhinestones.
So here's to the ones before me
Toasting and paying tribute to the predecessors in country music.
Wanna roll up to the back door, slam that Cadillac door
Expressing a desire to arrive at the venue in a classic manner, slamming the door of a Cadillac.
My hair, I'm gonna tease it to Jesus
Planning to style the hair extravagantly.
Find a man who looks like Elvis, not the Hollywood the Memphis
Desire to find a partner resembling Elvis, specifically from Memphis, and indulging in affection.
Kiss him 'til he falls to pieces
Expressing the intention to passionately kiss the Elvis-like partner.
And rewind to a time when Lorretta sang her mind
Reiterating the wish to go back to a time when Loretta Lynn was vocal about her thoughts through her music.
When Waylon and Willie were higher than high
Reflecting on the time when Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were at the height of their careers.
When the band had a steel and the drum set are real
Recalling a period when musical bands had steel guitars and authentic drum sets.
All the rhinestones and all of it's glory
Acknowledging the glittering and glorious elements of country music, including rhinestones.
So here's to the ones before me
Repeating the toast and tribute to the influential figures in country music.
Yeah, here's to the ones before me
Reiterating the tribute to those who paved the way in country music.
The oldies but goodies
Acknowledging the enduring appeal of classic songs from artists like Tammy Wynette and Conway Twitty.
From Tammy to Twitty
Mentioning the influence of classic songs that made infidelity sound appealing.
Make cheatin' sound pretty
Reflecting on the emotional impact of classic country songs that still resonate.
And damn it still gets me
Expressing the lasting emotional effect of classic country music.
And rewind to a time when Lorretta sang her mind
Reiterating the desire to go back to a time when Loretta Lynn expressed herself through her music.
When Waylon and Willie were higher than high
Recalling the era when Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were prominent and likely under the influence of substances.
When the band had a steel and the drum set are real
Reflecting on the time when bands included a steel guitar and real drum sets.
All the rhinestones and all of it's glory
Acknowledging the glamorous aspects of the country music scene, including rhinestones.
All the whiskey and Wild West stories
Extending the tribute to include whiskey and the stories of the Wild West.
Yeah, here's to the ones before me
Reiterating the toast and tribute to the influential figures in country music.
Yeah, yeah, woo, alright
Concluding with enthusiasm and affirmation.
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