Lyrics
Mama always said stand up to the truth
Mama advises to always embrace the truth.
There ain't no such thing as the fountain of youth
Rejects the idea of a fountain of youth, emphasizing reality.
Two wrongs never made it right
Emphasizes the principle that two wrongs don't make a right.
Grass ain't always greener on the other side
Highlights that things may not be better elsewhere.
Better save your money for a rainy day
Suggests saving money for future uncertainties.
Count your blessings come as they may
Encourages gratitude for blessings, regardless of when they come.
Only Will Rogers never met a man he didn't like
References Will Rogers' positive outlook on people.
Always throw the first punch when it comes to a fight
Advocates being proactive in facing challenges, even in conflicts.
It ain't over till it's over and the fat lady sings
Expresses the importance of persistence until the end.
Only quitters and losers throw the towel in the ring
Discourages giving up, associating it with quitting and losing.
Well I hope you ain't working on a rainy day
Hopes for a positive outcome even on a difficult day.
Count your blessings come as they may
Reiterates the theme of acknowledging blessings in any circumstance.
It's a hush my mouth land sakes alive
Describes a surprising or astonishing situation.
I don't believe that fishermen smell the same when they die
Uses a metaphor about fishermen to convey uniqueness in death.
Never put the cart before the horse
Caution against getting ahead of oneself.
Unless he knows how to push it of course
Qualifies the previous line, suggesting some exceptions.
Seems like I'm always dreaming on a rainy day
Expresses a tendency to dream on difficult days.
Count your blessings come as they may
Reiterates the importance of counting blessings in tough times.
And it was grandpa who said son you can't buy love
Grandpa's advice that love cannot be bought.
You can jump in with both feet, but don't jump the gun
Caution against rushing into things prematurely.
Stay out of trouble count your lucky stars
Advises staying out of trouble and being grateful for good fortune.
Never get drunk in two states inside the same day
Warns against excessive drinking on the same day in two states.
Seems like I'm always drinking on a rainy day
Reflects on a tendency to drink on difficult days.
Count your blessings come as they may
Reiterates the message of counting blessings, regardless of the situation.
Grandma who said silence is golden
Grandma's wisdom on the value of silence.
You only answer to one he's the almighty beholder
Reminds that ultimate accountability is to a higher power.
Bird in the hand is better than two in the nest
Encourages appreciating what one has rather than pursuing more.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch
Advises against premature optimism.
Always save the loving for a rainy day
Encourages saving affection for challenging times.
Count your blessings come as they may
Reiterates the importance of counting blessings in adversity.
It's a hush my mouth land sakes alive
Repeats the expression of astonishment or disbelief.
I don't believe that fishermen smell the same when they die
Recalls the metaphor about fishermen and unique smells in death.
Never put the cart before the horse
Repeats the caution against getting ahead of oneself.
Unless he knows how to push it of course
Reiterates the exception to the previous caution.
Seems like I'm always dreaming on a rainy day
Echoes the tendency to dream on challenging days.
Count your blessings come as they may
Reiterates the message of counting blessings in adversity.
Talk being cheap well I took their advice
Agrees with the idea that talk is cheap and advocates action.
And the older I get the more I know they were right
Reflects on the growing realization of the wisdom in others' advice.
Works for me may not work for you
Acknowledges that what works for one may not work for another.
Everything I said was the goddang truth
Asserts the honesty and truthfulness of the speaker's words.
Well I hope you ain't lonely on a rainy day
Hopes that the listener is not lonely even on a challenging day.
Count your blessings come as they may
Reiterates the message of counting blessings in adversity.
And they're etched in my mind I can never forget 'em
Emphasizes the lasting impact of certain memories.
See it ain't what you said just how you said it
Stresses the importance of how something is said, not just what is said.
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