Jeans, a Flannel, and Boots
Country Soul: Embracing Roots in Jeans, Flannel, and Boots
Lyrics
Empty again I hit the liquor drawer today
Feeling empty again, turned to alcohol
Damn that wretched captain led me down the wrong way
Blaming someone ('wretched captain') for leading astray
Tried to numb the pain I ended up drowning in a sea
Trying to numb pain but ended up overwhelmed
Of lies and promises that somebody made to me
Feeling betrayed by broken promises
Couldn't crack the riddle I got caught staring at the crystal ball
Unable to solve a problem, lost in uncertainty
I saw a beam of light shining down on a woman bathing under a waterfall
Imagining a peaceful scene with a woman
She caught me staring but just smiled and beckoned me to come
Caught staring but welcomed by the woman
She said, I like your style won't you stay for a while and tell me where did you come from
Complimented on style, invited to share background
I grew up in the holler, raised in the bitter cold
Describing a rough upbringing in a rural area
Times got rough but it made me tough and I dug out of that old hole
Hardship strengthened character, emerged stronger
I learned to live off the land, how to hunt and how to shoot
Learned survival skills in nature
Well I'm a country boy and I don't wanna wear nothin' but jeans, a flannel and boots
Expressing preference for simple clothing
Hey now macho-man tell me what are you doing here
Addressing someone else ('macho-man') present
I can see the hurting in your eyes as you throw back another beer
Observing pain in the person drinking
Don't you miss those teenage days
Nostalgia for carefree teenage days
When we could wake up in the morning and not need pills or a pair of shades
Missing the simplicity of youth
Easy on the eyes, easy does it but somehow not for me
Feeling that ease doesn’t apply to personal life
I can't see too far just what we are is emotional chemistry
Uncertainty about the emotional connection
A jack of all trades a jackal sent to steal my mind away
Feeling manipulated or deceived
Well my heart ain't sold and no amount of gold is gonna lead my soul astray
Stating resistance to material temptation
I grew up in the holler, raised in the bitter cold
Reiterating a tough upbringing
Times got rough but it made me tough and I dug out of that old hole
Emphasizing resilience despite challenges
Big bug in a suit and tie wearing shiny funeral shoes
Disapproval of someone in formal attire
Well I'm a country boy and I don't wanna wear nothing but jeans, a flannel and boots
Reinforcing preference for simple attire
The weather we got coming's always subject to change
Adapting to any weather, sticking to personal style
Come snow or shine I'm gonna wear the same damn thing
Commitment to personal clothing choice
Cuz I grew up in the holler, raised in the bitter cold
Reiterating tough upbringing’s impact
The last best place on earth is where this good old boy calls home
Describing a cherished place of belonging
I learned to live off the land, how to cast and how to shoot
Emphasizing survival skills learned
Well I'm a country boy and I don't wanna wear nothing but jeans, a flannel and boots
Restating preference for simple attire
And a ball cap too
Mentioning an additional item of clothing
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