King of the Mountain
Blue Ridge Hustle: The Tale of a Mountain Kingpin
Lyrics
Got himself a peach colored leisure suit
Describing the King's fashion, emphasizing a flashy peach-colored leisure suit.
Hundred dollar bills stuffed in Florsheim boots
Highlighting the King's wealth, indicating he keeps large amounts of money in his shoes.
Smelling like a mentholated soda pop
Describing the King's scent, comparing it to a mentholated soda pop, suggesting a refreshing aroma.
Sho' smellin' sweet when the weather gets hot
Emphasizing the pleasant smell of the King in hot weather.
You got a dime
Addressing the listener, implying possession of a dime.
He's got a dollar
Contrasting with the listener, stating the King has a dollar.
He's the king of corn and porn
Depicting the King as a figure associated with rural interests and adult content.
From from way back in the holler
Referencing the King's rural origins, specifically the hollow (holler).
They call him the King of the Mountain
Introducing the King's title as "King of the Mountain."
A Blue Ridge business man
Describing the King as a businessperson from the Blue Ridge region.
He's an independent contractor
Highlighting the King's independence and self-employment.
A doin' the best that he can
Emphasizing the King's effort to do his best in his endeavors.
Bought himself a camera down in Guntersville
Detailing the King's purchase of a camera using money from moonshine production.
Bought it with the money from a moonshine still
Explaining the source of funds for the camera as being from illegal moonshine activities.
Makin' hillbilly blue way on back on ridge
Describing the King's involvement in creating hillbilly-style entertainment.
Always gotta cold Diet Pepsi in his fridge
Highlighting the King's preference for a cold Diet Pepsi in his refrigerator.
You got a dime
Reiterating the listener's possession of a dime.
He's got a dollar
Contrasting with the listener, stating the King has a dollar.
He's the king of corn and porn
Reaffirming the King's association with rural interests and adult content.
From from way back in the holler
Referring again to the King's rural roots in the hollow.
They call him the King of the Mountain
Repeating the King's title as "King of the Mountain."
A Blue Ridge business man
Restating the King's business identity from the Blue Ridge region.
He's an independent contractor
Reiterating the King's status as an independent contractor.
A doin' the best that he can
Emphasizing the King's commitment to doing his best in his endeavors.
You drink it by the glass, you can buy it by the jar
Describing a beverage (moonshine) that can be consumed by the glass or purchased by the jar.
He told my sister that he'd make her a star
Relaying the King's promise to make the speaker's sister a star.
His cash flow's about a hundred proof
Indicating the King's financial success, likening it to high-proof alcohol.
Just opened up a line of the tanning booths
Mentioning the King's new venture into tanning booths.
You got a dime
Reiterating the listener's possession of a dime.
He's got a dollar
Contrasting with the listener, stating the King has a dollar.
He's the king of corn and porn
Reaffirming the King's association with rural interests and adult content.
From from way back in the holler
Reiterating the King's rural roots in the hollow.
They call him the King of the Mountain
Repeating the King's title as "King of the Mountain."
A Blue Ridge business man
Reiterating the King's business identity from the Blue Ridge region.
He's an independent contractor
Reiterating the King's status as an independent contractor.
Doin' the best that he can
Emphasizing the King's commitment to doing his best in his endeavors.
And if your cousin comes around, be sho' to give a holler
Advising the listener to alert the King if their cousin is around.
They call him the King of the Mountain
Repeating the King's title as "King of the Mountain."
A Blue Ridge business man
Restating the King's business identity from the Blue Ridge region.
He's an independent contractor
Reiterating the King's status as an independent contractor.
Doin' the best that he can
Emphasizing the King's commitment to doing his best in his endeavors.
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