Raise 'em Up With Me
Raise a Toast to Freedom and Rebellion
Lyrics
We ain't looking For no trouble
We are not seeking trouble.
But we give it back double
We respond with double the trouble if provoked.
If you spoiling for a fight
If you are looking for a fight, be prepared.
Pass around another bottle
Sharing another bottle, fostering camaraderie.
Hell the devil's at the bottom
The devil is in a challenging situation.
But we're chasing him tonight
We are actively pursuing and confronting him tonight.
Swinging from the rooftop
Engaging in bold actions, possibly rebellious.
Haggard on the juke box
Listening to Merle Haggard on the jukebox, indicating a country music influence.
Living right and being free
Living a righteous and free life.
So get your cups and raise em up
Encouraging everyone to grab their cups.
Come on raise em up with me
Inviting others to join in raising their cups.
I've been working my hands to the bone
Working hard physically, possibly in a labor-intensive job.
Swinging a hammer just trying to get along
Using a hammer for work, striving to make a living.
Boss man seems like he's always yellin' and
The boss is constantly shouting, causing frustration.
I wish he'd leave me alone
Desiring freedom from the boss's interference.
I don't complain the heat but at 5 o'clock I'm free
Enduring the heat without complaint until 5 o'clock.
I could use a little water from the well
Expressing a need for a break and refreshment.
There's a tavern on the lakeside where
Highlighting a lakeside tavern as a place of socializing.
Me and all my friends like
Enjoying drinks and causing a bit of trouble with friends.
To knock 'em back and raise a little hell
Having a good time and raising some mischief.
We ain't looking For no trouble
Reiteration of not seeking trouble but willing to respond strongly.
But we give it back double
Reiterating the readiness to escalate if provoked.
If you spoiling for a fight
Warning that trouble will be returned if sought.
Pass around another bottle
Sharing another bottle as a symbol of unity.
Hell the devil's at the bottom
Highlighting a challenging situation, metaphorically at the bottom.
But we're chasing him tonight
Actively pursuing and confronting challenges.
Swinging from the rooftop
Engaging in bold actions, possibly rebellious (repeated).
Haggard on the juke box
Listening to Merle Haggard on the jukebox (repeated).
Living right and being free
Living right and being free (repeated).
So get your cups and raise em up
Encouraging everyone to grab their cups (repeated).
Come on raise em up with me
Inviting others to join in raising their cups (repeated).
There's a church pew sittin' by the door
Describing a church pew near the door, indicating a connection to faith.
From a chapel out off of 84
Referencing a specific location (chapel off of 84).
They got 8 line machines and the pool table's free
Describing the atmosphere of a place with gaming and socializing.
There's a bird dog sleeping by the bar
Highlighting a relaxed atmosphere with a sleeping dog.
Donnie's woman left him, Travis got evicted
Mentioning personal challenges faced by individuals.
Jamie Lynn's truck is in the shop
Highlighting the difficulties faced by Jamie Lynn.
Drew is always preaching bout politics and deacons
Referring to someone named Drew who discusses politics and deacons.
Well, praise the Lord and pass me shot
Expressing a humorous request for a shot, combining faith and merriment.
We ain't looking For no trouble
Reiteration of not seeking trouble but willing to respond strongly (repeated).
But we give it back double
Reiterating the readiness to escalate if provoked (repeated).
If you spoiling for a fight
Warning that trouble will be returned if sought (repeated).
Pass around another bottle
Sharing another bottle as a symbol of unity (repeated).
Hell the devil's at the bottom
Highlighting a challenging situation, metaphorically at the bottom (repeated).
But we're chasing him tonight
Actively pursuing and confronting challenges (repeated).
Swinging from the rooftop
Engaging in bold actions, possibly rebellious (repeated).
Haggard on the juke box
Listening to Merle Haggard on the jukebox (repeated).
Living right and being free
Living right and being free (repeated).
So get your cups and raise em up
Encouraging everyone to grab their cups (repeated).
Come on raise em up with me
Inviting others to join in raising their cups (repeated).
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