I Don't Drive A Truck
Southern Soul in Sand and Waves: Matt Burke's 'I Don't Drive A Truck'
Lyrics
Where I come from all the roads are flat
Describes the flat nature of the roads in the speaker's hometown.
No 4-wheel drive in my Pontiac
States that the speaker doesn't have a 4-wheel drive in their Pontiac car.
Didn't have corn fields, no red clay
Highlights the absence of corn fields and red clay in the speaker's hometown.
Just a bunch of oranges, sand and waves
Depicts the presence of oranges, sand, and waves in the speaker's hometown.
I never owned a cowboy hat, or had a Realtree jacket on
States that the speaker has never owned a cowboy hat or a Realtree jacket.
But my resume's a country mile long
Asserts that despite the lack of certain country elements, the speaker has a diverse and extensive country experience.
'Cause I'm about Waylon Jennings on a Friday night
Expresses the speaker's affinity for Waylon Jennings on Friday nights.
Circled 'round under moonlight
Describes a scene where the speaker is gathered with others under moonlight with a bonfire and bourbon.
With the bonfire blaze and the bourbon lighting us up
Portrays a moment of camaraderie with a bonfire and bourbon enhancing the atmosphere.
I'm about sir and ma'am after yes and no
Emphasizes the speaker's politeness, using "sir" and "ma'am" after affirmations and negations.
Driving fast down long dirt roads
Describes the speaker's love for driving fast on long dirt roads.
Cold beer chillin' in a solo cup...but
Mentions the enjoyment of cold beer in a solo cup.
I don't drive a truck
Reiterates that despite the country lifestyle, the speaker doesn't drive a truck.
Well I've never hunted, but I've caught some Specks
Admits to not having hunted but having experiences with real rednecks and catching Specks on the St. John's River.
Out on the St. John's River with some real rednecks
Shares the unconventional choice of drinking sweet tea from Mason jars.
I drink my sweet tea out of Mason jars
Describes non-functional cars parked in the speaker's front yard.
Got a couple cars that won't start parked in my front yard
Defends the speaker's region as having its own country lifestyle, comparable to the South.
You might say it's not the South but boy I'm telling you
Claims that the speaker's Chuck's (shoes) get just as muddy as traditional country boots.
My Chuck's get just as muddy as your boots
Recapitulates the enjoyment of Waylon Jennings, bonfires, and bourbon in a social setting.
'Cause I'm about Waylon Jennings on a Friday night
Repeats the speaker's adherence to polite language and love for fast driving on dirt roads.
Circled 'round under moonlight
Restates the pleasure of cold beer in a solo cup despite not driving a truck.
With the bonfire blaze and the bourbon lighting us up
Reiterates the speaker's non-affiliation with truck driving.
I'm about sir and ma'am after yes and no
Reiterates the enjoyment of Waylon Jennings, bonfires, and bourbon in a social setting.
Driving fast down long dirt roads
Reaffirms the speaker's politeness and love for driving fast on dirt roads.
Cold beer chillin' in a solo cup...but
Restates the pleasure of cold beer in a solo cup despite not driving a truck.
I don't drive a truck
Emphasizes the speaker's lack of involvement in truck driving.
I'm still about Waylon Jennings on a Friday night
Repeats the enjoyment of Waylon Jennings, bonfires, and bourbon in a social setting.
Circled 'round under moonlight
Reiterates the scene of gathering under moonlight with a bonfire and bourbon.
With the bonfire blaze and the bourbon lighting us up
Reiterates the speaker's non-affiliation with truck driving.
I'm about sir and ma'am after yes and no
Reiterates the speaker's politeness and love for driving fast on dirt roads.
Driving fast down long dirt roads
Restates the pleasure of cold beer in a solo cup despite not driving a truck.
Cold beer chillin' in a solo cup...but
Emphasizes the speaker's lack of involvement in truck driving.
I don't drive a truck
Concludes with a strong statement that the speaker does not drive a truck.
Don't drive a truck
Repeats the assertion that the speaker does not drive a truck.
I never owned a truck
Confirms that the speaker has never owned a truck.
I don't drive a truck
Reiterates the straightforward statement that the speaker does not drive a truck.
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