Damn Right I Am
Proud Roots: Defending Values in a Changing World
Lyrics
My brother shot a man for breakin' in at three a.m.
Brother defended his family by shooting a man breaking in at 3 a.m.
No time for questions, he was just protectin' his family
No time for questions, emphasizing the urgency of protecting family.
That thief hit the wrong street
The thief chose the wrong street to commit the crime.
Some may not agree and that's their right, but I believe
Acknowledges differing opinions on the brother's actions.
In what was written, and what was given
Belief in principles established in the past and what has been given.
A long time ago, for those who wanna know
Refers to a historical context for those curious about values.
Am I proud of where I'm from
Proud of the speaker's origin and upbringing.
How I was raised my daddy's ways in this country that I love
Reflects pride in being raised with the values of the speaker's father.
Am I proud that all I see
Sees the world in clear terms of right and wrong, without shades of gray.
Is black and white, wrong or right, and there ain't no changin' me
Expresses resistance to change in these fundamental beliefs.
Am I proud of where I stand
Proud of the speaker's current position or stance.
Damn right I am!
Reaffirms pride emphatically.
At the airport today I met a soldier on his way
Encounter with a soldier injured while defending the speaker.
Back home to Denver, he had just been injured
The soldier is heading home to Denver after the injury.
Defendin' me, talked a while and told him he
The soldier's sacrifice is acknowledged and appreciated.
Was in my prayers, and I thought right then and there
Thoughts about the soldier's sacrifice lead to reflection.
Am I proud of where I'm from
Reiteration of pride in origin and upbringing.
How I was raised my daddy's ways in this country that I love
Proud of being raised with the values of the speaker's father.
Am I proud that all I see
Worldview characterized by clear distinctions between right and wrong.
Is black and white, wrong or right, and there ain't no changin' me
Resistance to change in fundamental beliefs.
Am I proud of where I stand
Proud of the speaker's current position or stance.
Damn right I am!
Emphatic reaffirmation of pride.
Am I proud of where I'm from
Repetition of pride in origin and upbringing.
How I was raised my daddy's ways in this country that I love
Continued pride in being raised with the values of the speaker's father.
Am I proud that all I see
Consistent worldview with clear distinctions between right and wrong.
Is black and white, wrong or right, and there ain't no changin' me
Resistance to change in fundamental beliefs.
Am I proud of where I stand
Proud of the speaker's current position or stance.
Damn right I am!
Emphatic reaffirmation of pride.
Am I proud of where I'm from
Reiteration of pride in origin and upbringing.
How I was raised my daddy's ways in this country that I love
Consistent pride in being raised with the values of the speaker's father.
Am I proud that all I see
Unwavering worldview with clear distinctions between right and wrong.
Is black and white, wrong or right, and there ain't no changin' me
Resistance to change in fundamental beliefs.
Am I proud of where I stand
Proud of the speaker's current position or stance.
Am I proud of who I am
Additional emphasis on being proud of who the speaker is.
You're damn right I am!
Final and emphatic declaration of pride in identity.
Damn right I am!
Reiteration of the speaker's pride.
Damn right I am!
Final emphatic repetition of the speaker's pride.
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