I'll Be Damned

Rebel Roots: Defending Honor, Family, and Country in Kaii's 'I'll Be Damned'
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Lyrics

Well I'll be damned if I let another man walk on me

Expressing determination not to let another person mistreat or disrespect the speaker.

The bottom of these double H's will be the last thing he sees

Referring to the heels of boots (double H's) as a symbol of confrontation or resistance.

I'm tired of all these pretty country boys up on tv

Expressing dissatisfaction with the portrayal of attractive country boys on television.

Just come round here son I'll show you how we do it now

Inviting someone to experience and understand the speaker's way of life.


I'm just a good ol boy from the sticks of Oklahoma

Identifying as a traditional and straightforward person from rural Oklahoma.

I was raised up right in a trailer by my momma

Describing upbringing in a trailer by the mother, emphasizing roots.

She taught me how to live what was right and was was wrong

Highlighting moral teachings received from the mother, distinguishing between right and wrong.

My granddaddy taught me how to fight and pick a song

Acknowledging learning about fighting and music from the grandfather.

We Ain't always had a lot but we damn sure had enough

Reflecting on not having excessive wealth but having enough, emphasizing contentment.

Got my family by my side when times are getting tough

Emphasizing the importance of family support during difficult times.

We don't like to brag and boast we hold down our own

Expressing humility and dislike for boasting, emphasizing self-reliance.

So just come down here son I'll let that he known

Inviting others to experience the speaker's way of life and values.


Well I'll be damned if I let another man walk on me

Reiterating the determination not to be mistreated or disrespected by others.

The bottom of these double H's will be the last thing he sees

Reinforcing the readiness to confront challenges symbolized by the double H's.

I'm tired of all these pretty country boys up on tv

Repeating dissatisfaction with the portrayal of country boys on television.

Just come round here son I'll show you how we do it now

Reiterating the invitation for others to understand the speaker's lifestyle.


I gotta pistol on my hip and a cigarette on my lip

Describing the speaker's readiness with a pistol and a no-nonsense attitude.

My grand daddy told me son now don't take no shit

Recalling advice from the grandfather not to tolerate disrespect.

I could take you through the town or out in these sticks

Offering to show different aspects of the speaker's life, but warning against trespassing.

But if you're treading on my land just know I do not miss

Asserting the seriousness of protecting personal property.

Well my momma raised me tough and my daddy taught me right

Highlighting the tough upbringing by the mother and the father's guidance.

My grannie kept me full and a bed for the night

Acknowledging the supportive role of the grandmother in providing necessities.

My uncle taught me books how to read and how to write

Recognizing the uncle's influence in education, both literary and practical.

And My cousins kept me sharp you know we'd pick a fight

Referring to cousins and the experience of engaging in physical confrontations.

I keep my family close and my friends by my side

Emphasizing the importance of keeping close ties with family and friends.

Cause who else you gonna call in the middle of the night

Highlighting the reliance on family and friends during challenging times.


And I'll be damned if I let another man walk on me

Reiterating the determination not to tolerate mistreatment from others.

The bottom of these double H's will be the last thing he sees

Reinforcing the symbolic message of resilience represented by the double H's.

I'm tired of all these pretty country boys up on tv

Echoing dissatisfaction with the media portrayal of country boys.

Just come round here son I'll show you how we do it now

Repeating the invitation for others to understand and appreciate the speaker's way of life.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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