I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool
Embracing Country Roots Before it Was Cool
Lyrics
I remember wearin' straight leg Levis and flannel shirts
I reminisce about wearing straight leg Levis and flannel shirts.
Even when they weren't in style
Even when they were not fashionable, I stuck to this style.
I remember singin' with Roy Rogers at the movies
I recall singing with Roy Rogers at the movies during a time when the Western genre was truly wild.
When the West was really wild
This line further emphasizes the wild and adventurous nature of Western movies during that era.
And I was listenin' to the Opry
During the period when my peers were into Rock 'n Roll and Rhythm & Blues, I was actively listening to the Opry (Grand Ole Opry).
When all of my friends were diggin' Rock 'n Roll
While my friends were embracing different music genres, I remained loyal to country music.
And Rhythm & Blues
Despite the popularity of Rock 'n Roll and Rhythm & Blues, I stayed true to my country music roots.
I was country, when country wasn't cool
Expressing pride in being a country music fan even before it became widely accepted or popular.
I remember circlin' the drive-in, pullin' up
Recalling the experience of driving around the drive-in theater, choosing George Jones songs.
And turnin' down George Jones
Even at a time when George Jones might not have been a mainstream choice.
I remember when no one was lookin'
Reflecting on personal actions when no one was watching or judging.
I was puttin' peanuts in my Coke
Describing a unique habit of putting peanuts in Coke, which might have been unconventional.
I took a lot of kiddin'
Acknowledging that I faced teasing or mockery for not conforming to societal norms.
'Cause I never did fit in
Expressing that I never quite fit in with the mainstream, possibly due to my country lifestyle.
now look at everybody tryin' to be what I was then
Observing how the current trend is for others to imitate or try to be what I naturally was back then.
I was country, when country wasn't cool
Reiterating the pride in being a country enthusiast before it gained widespread popularity.
I was country, when country wasn't cool
Reaffirming the statement that I was a country fan before it became a fashionable or popular choice.
I was country, from my hat down to my boots
Emphasizing that the country lifestyle was ingrained in every aspect, from headwear to footwear.
I still act, and look the same
Asserting that my actions and appearance have remained consistent and true to the country style.
What you see ain't nothin' new
Highlighting that what people see now is not a new or adopted persona; it has always been my authentic self.
I was country, when country wasn't cool
Reiterating the pride in being a country enthusiast before it gained widespread popularity.
They call us country bumpkins
Addressing the stereotype of country enthusiasts as "country bumpkins" who stick to their traditional roots.
For stickin' to our roots
Expressing pride in staying true to country roots despite societal perceptions.
I'm just glad we're in a country
Expressing gratitude for living in a country where individuals have the freedom to make choices.
Where we're all free to choose
Reflecting on the appreciation of freedom and choice in the country, reinforcing the theme of staying true to one's roots.
I was country, when country wasn't cool
Reiterating the pride in being a country enthusiast before it gained widespread popularity.
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