Kentucky Straight
Finding Love in Kentucky's Whiskey: A Journey with Johnny Cash
Lyrics
Up in Kentucky they make a whiskey
Refers to the production of whiskey in Kentucky.
They call a Kentucky Straight Whiskey
Describes a specific type of whiskey known as Kentucky Straight Whiskey.
And up in Kentucky I married a woman
Recalls a marriage in Kentucky.
That I bet she is a better woman
Suggests admiration for the wife, implying she's exceptional.
Than that whiskey is whiskey
Compares the wife favorably to whiskey, emphasizing her quality.
I call her my Kentucky Straight
Refers to the wife affectionately as "Kentucky Straight."
I've rambled round the country side
Reflects on a journey across the countryside.
I've drifted near and far
Expresses a nomadic lifestyle, drifting far and wide.
I've been off to seek my fortune
Describes a quest for fortune.
I've been followin' every star
Highlights the pursuit of dreams and aspirations.
I've rode the devil's highway
Mentions facing challenges, possibly metaphorical (devil's highway).
The hell bound interstate
Refers to a journey on a difficult path or road.
But now I'm back at happy shack
Announces a return to a place of contentment, "happy shack."
With my Kentucky Straight
Reiterates the happiness found with the wife, the "Kentucky Straight."
And we rise up every morning with the chicken
Describes a routine of waking up early in the morning.
And every minute we're alive we're livin'
Emphasizes the joy of living every moment.
She's a little bit old fashioned but her lovin's up to date
Characterizes the wife as traditional but with modern love.
And I'm happy here with my Kentucky Straight
Expresses satisfaction and happiness in the current situation.
I had looked for satisfaction in the arms of quite a few
Reflects on past attempts to find satisfaction in relationships.
And I've done everything that I was big enough to do
Admits to exploring various experiences and challenges.
But everywhere I see her face from Maine to Golden Gate
Highlights the wife's omnipresence, suggesting a strong connection.
And I knew that this is where it's at with my Kentucky Straight
Acknowledges the realization that happiness lies with the "Kentucky Straight" wife.
And we rise up every morning with the chicken
Repeats the daily routine of rising early.
And every minute we're alive we're livin'
Reiterates the appreciation for every moment of life.
I love her so she knows that it was worth a while to wait
Expresses love for the wife and suggests the wait for her was worthwhile.
Cause I'm happy here with my kentucky straight
Confirms happiness with the "Kentucky Straight" wife.
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