Folks Like Me
Simple Joys and Country Hues: Folks Like Me by Kristine Kabbes
Lyrics
Worn out asphalt on a Sunday drive
Describing the worn-out asphalt during a leisurely Sunday drive.
A slow sunrise, little darlin by my side
Enjoying a slow sunrise with a loved one by the speaker's side.
Crowded branches on a family tree
Referring to the numerous members in the speaker's family tree.
Well that good enough for folks like me
Expressing contentment with a simple life that satisfies people like the speaker.
Our money grows in rows and rows
Indicating that the speaker's wealth is measured in close relationships rather than money.
We've got a lot of friends so we don't feel broke
Highlighting the abundance of friends, emphasizing emotional richness over financial wealth.
A weekend bonfire's where we wanna be
Desiring to spend leisure time around a bonfire with friends and family.
And that's good enough for folks like me
Reiterating the speaker's satisfaction with a modest and connected lifestyle.
So kick in the tv and throw away the paper
Suggesting a rejection of mainstream media by encouraging turning off the TV and avoiding newspapers.
Call up a friend or go see a neighbor
Promoting social interactions by suggesting calling friends or visiting neighbors.
Life's as easy as you want it to be
Conveying the idea that life's difficulty is a matter of perspective and can be kept simple.
And that's good enough for folks like me
Affirming contentment with life's simplicity and ease as sufficient for the speaker.
When my friends and me need a little vacation
Describing a carefree approach to taking breaks, opting for nature over extravagant destinations.
We jump in the creek, don't need no fancy destination
Choosing a simple retreat with friends, utilizing a creek without needing luxury.
We grab a cooler and a little weed
Mentioning the essentials for a relaxed time, including a cooler and some recreational substance.
And that's good enough for folks like me
Reiterating the speaker's satisfaction with uncomplicated pleasures.
So kick in the tv and throw away the paper
Encouraging a continued rejection of mainstream media and fostering social connections.
Call up a friend or go see a neighbor
Emphasizing the importance of reaching out to friends or neighbors for a fulfilling life.
Life's as easy as you want it to be
Restating the idea that life's ease is determined by one's perspective and choices.
And that's good enough for folks like me
Affirming contentment with a simple life as sufficient for individuals like the speaker.
No, I don't need no grand ol Mansion, just a crowded kitchen and some bar room dancing
Expressing a lack of desire for opulence, preferring the warmth of a crowded kitchen and casual dancing.
With my family and friends I've got everything, and that's good enough for folks like me
Acknowledging that everything the speaker needs is found in family and friends, considering it sufficient.
So kick in the tv and throw away the paper
Encouraging a continued rejection of mainstream media and fostering social connections.
Call up a friend or go see a neighbor
Reiterating the importance of reaching out to friends or neighbors for a fulfilling life.
Life's as easy as you want it to be
Reaffirming the idea that life's ease is determined by one's perspective and choices.
And that's good enough for folks like me
Affirming contentment with a simple life as sufficient for individuals like the speaker.
Life's as easy as you want it to be
Repeating the notion that life's difficulty can be as easy as one wants it to be.
And that's good enough for folks like me
Emphasizing contentment with a simple life as enough for individuals like the speaker.
Yeah, that's good enough for folks like me
Concluding that the described life is satisfactory for individuals similar to the speaker.
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