Solid Country Gold
Chasing Solid Country Gold: Shooter Jennings' Rebellion Against Society's Values
Lyrics
Well I been sinking like a rock in this high society
Expressing a sense of decline in a high-class society.
'Cause all that means so much to them, don't mean shit to me
Rejecting the values that matter to the elite.
If I were in to money, fame and power, I'd be sold
Indicating a lack of interest in wealth, fame, and power.
But I know I tried , and I just can't find that solid country gold
Acknowledging efforts to find genuine, traditional country success.
But now I was born in Nashville but I left there long ago
Born in Nashville but distanced from it due to a sacrifice of authenticity for commercial success.
'Cause they built music city by sacrificing soul
Criticizing the commercialization of music cities, sacrificing soul for success.
L.A. ain't much different, accept they got them fancy clothes
Comparing L.A. to Nashville in terms of sacrificing authenticity for glamour.
And there's nary a sight or a leaving light of solid country gold
Expressing the absence of authentic country elements in L.A.
'Cause they say country music ain't quite all it used to be
Commenting on the perception that country music has changed.
But they can't see the country for all the goddamned trees
Using a metaphor to highlight a failure to see the essence of country amidst distractions.
If you give me to a guitar and my woman on the road
Prioritizing a simple life on the road with a guitar and a loved one over material success.
I'll give to you my family, my solid country gold alright
Committing to trade family for genuine country experiences.
Now baby I been thinking 'bout where you and I should go
Contemplating a move away from the current lifestyle.
You sell your apartment, and I'll shake off my load
Suggesting a joint decision to change their lives.
We'll take it down to Texas where we'll kiss that yellow rose
Choosing Texas as a symbol of traditional country roots.
And find ourselves some loving in solid country gold
Anticipating finding love and authenticity in a traditional country setting.
Well they say country music ain't quite all it used to be
Reiterating the belief that country music has changed.
But they can't see the country for all the goddamned trees
Reusing the metaphor, emphasizing the failure to appreciate true country amidst distractions.
If you give me to a guitar and my woman on the road
Reaffirming the commitment to a simple life with a guitar and a loved one.
I'll give to you my family, my solid country gold
Repeating the commitment to trade family for genuine country experiences.
Oh 'cause they say country music ain't quite all it used to be
Echoing the sentiment that country music has changed.
They can't see the country for all the goddamned trees
Reiterating the metaphor, emphasizing the failure to see the essence of country.
And if you give me to a guitar and my woman on the road
Reaffirming the choice of a simple life with a guitar and a loved one.
I'll give to you my family, my solid country gold yeah
Repeating the commitment to trade family for genuine country experiences.
Yes, I'll give to you my family, my solid country gold, alright
Reaffirming the commitment to trade family for genuine country experiences.
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