Rain Is a Good Thing
Nature's Blessing: Rain, Corn, and Whiskey Tales
Lyrics
My daddy spent his life lookin' up at the sky
Reflecting on the speaker's father who spent his life observing the sky.
He'd cuss kick the dust, sayin' son its way to dry
Describing the father's reaction to dry weather, emphasizing frustration.
It clouds up in the city, the weather man complains
Noting the contrast in the city where clouds cause complaints from the weather man.
But where I come from, rain is a good thing
Expressing the positive view that, in the speaker's hometown, rain is welcomed.
Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey
Highlighting the cycle: rain nourishes corn, corn is used to make whiskey.
Whiskey makes my baby, feel a little frisky
Playfully linking whiskey to the speaker's romantic life.
Back roads are boggin' up, my buddies pile up in my truck
Describing rural roads getting muddy, friends gathering in trucks.
We hunt our hunnies down, we take 'em into town
Depicting a scenario of hunting, bringing romantic partners to town.
Start washin' all our worries down the drain
Symbolizing cleansing and letting go of worries through rain.
Rain is a good thing
Reiterating the central theme that rain is a positive force.
Ain't nothin' like a kiss out back in the barn
Emphasizing the romantic setting of a kiss in a barn during rain.
Ringin' out our soakin' clothes, ridin' out a thunderstorm
Describing the experience of being outside during a thunderstorm.
When the tin roof gets to talkin' it's the best love we've made
Portraying the intimate moments under a talking tin roof.
Yeah where I come from, rain is a good thing
Reaffirming the positive view that rain enhances love.
Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey
Repeating the cycle of rain, corn, and whiskey with a focus on the impact on romance.
Whiskey makes my baby, feel a little frisky
Linking whiskey to romantic feelings once again.
Back roads are boggin' up, my buddies pile up in my truck
Reiterating the scenario of rural roads getting muddy, friends in trucks.
We hunt our hunnies down, we take 'em into town
Emphasizing the social aspect of bringing romantic partners to town.
Start washin' all our worries down the drain
Repeating the idea of washing away worries through rain.
Rain is a good thing
Concluding that rain is indeed a positive and cleansing phenomenon.
Farmer Johnson does a little dance
Describing a farmer's joyful dance in response to the rain.
Creeks on the rise, roll up your pants
Advising to roll up pants due to rising creek water levels.
Country girls, they wanna cuddle
Noting the desire for intimacy among country girls during rain.
Kids out playin' in a big mud puddle
Depicting children playing in mud puddles as a result of rain.
Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey
Reiterating the cycle of rain, corn, and whiskey.
Whiskey makes my baby, ha ha ha
Adding a playful expression about the impact of whiskey on romantic feelings.
Back roads are boggin' up, my buddies pile up in my truck
Repeating the scenario of rural roads getting muddy, friends in trucks.
We hunt our hunnies down, we take 'em into town
Emphasizing the social aspect of bringing romantic partners to town.
Start washin' all our worries down the drain
Repeating the idea of washing away worries through rain.
Rain is a good thing
Reaffirming the central theme that rain is a positive and cleansing force.
Rain is a good thing
Repeating the statement that rain is a good thing for emphasis.
Rain is a good thing
Reiterating the positive view that rain is beneficial.
Rain is a good thing
Concluding with the strong affirmation that rain is a good thing.
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