Lyrics
You can't choose your family or where it is that you come from
You cannot choose your family or the place of your origin.
But if your heart calls out for country you can go and get you some
If you have a strong affinity for country life, you can pursue it.
Just cuz they call you Yankee don't mean you don't belong
Being labeled a Yankee doesn't invalidate your belongingness.
Cuz the redneck in you comes alive when you hear that country song
Your rural or Southern roots resonate strongly when exposed to country music.
So if you're sippin' a Martini but you want an ice cold beer
Even if you prefer sophisticated drinks like Martinis, you can still embrace a country lifestyle.
Just show your country sassafras and get your ass down here
By displaying your country traits, you're encouraged to join the country culture.
And if you're driving a Mercedes but you wish it was a truck
If you're driving a luxury car but yearn for a truck, join in without judgment.
Go and take a drive down 95 cuz we don't give a damn
Your preferences don't matter; come down to this specific area (possibly along Interstate 95).
You am what you am
Accept yourself as you are, embracing your authentic identity.
You'll be whistling Dixie in good time
Eventually, you'll adopt the Southern attitude and lifestyle.
When you toe the Mason Dixon line
Embracing the culture and crossing the symbolic Mason Dixon line leads to a transformation.
No you can't choose your name, and you can't choose your maker
Your name and origin are beyond your control, but you can choose where to live.
But you can put your boots down in the ground of a small town country acre
You have the freedom to settle in a rural, countryside setting.
Just cuz they called 'em rebels don't mean no choosing sides
Labels like "rebels" shouldn’t dictate your choices; unity is found in country values.
There's a country heart beat keeping time nationwide
A common rural spirit unites people nationwide.
So if you say you guys when you really mean y'all
Using 'you guys' instead of 'y'all' can be acceptable if spoken in a Southern accent.
You can say whatever comes to mind if you say it with a drawl
Adopting a Southern accent grants you leniency in speech.
If you're nibblin' on some sushi but you're craving shrimp and grits
Despite enjoying sushi, you can still belong by craving Southern food.
Just belly up in this honky tonk
Feel welcomed in a country bar or establishment.
Cuz we don't give two hoots
The locals don't care about superficial concerns.
Go and get yourself some boots
Suggests embracing a rural lifestyle by getting appropriate footwear.
And step along that old grapevine
Encouragement to follow the country traditions along the symbolic boundary.
Toe the Mason Dixon line
Advocates crossing the Mason Dixon line for a change in perspective.
You can't choose your family
Reiteration of the lack of choice in family matters.
Or where it is that you come from
Repetition of the idea of family and roots being predetermined.
So if your head's in New York City but your heart's in Tennessee
Your physical location might differ from where your heart feels connected.
You're never more than a country mile from where you're meant to be
Even if far away, your heart remains tied to your rural roots.
And if you wish your suit and tie was a t-shirt and a cap
Expressing a desire for a simpler, more rural lifestyle over sophistication.
Go and show the world what God gave you, cuz we don't give a lick
Encouragement to showcase one's genuine self without worry.
Down here in the sticks
A reference to the countryside, away from urbanity.
In the sweet shade of southern pine
Imagery of finding tranquility under Southern trees.
Everything will be just fine
Assurance that everything will be okay once you embrace the Southern lifestyle.
You know you'll find some peace of mind
Promises a sense of inner peace upon crossing the symbolic boundary.
When you toe the Mason Dixon line
The transformational act of crossing the Mason Dixon line for peace of mind.
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