Damn Country Music
Rustic Dreams and Neon Fever: Damn Country Music Unveiled
Lyrics
I packed it all on a whim
I impulsively packed everything.
Threw an old Hank cassette tape in
I included an old Hank cassette tape.
Dad's '84 rusty Ford
Referring to Dad's old, worn-out 1984 Ford.
He swore we'd never make it
Dad didn't believe we'd succeed.
I quit my job, let my momma down
I disappointed my mother by quitting my job.
Broke an angel's heart on the way out of town
I hurt someone deeply while leaving.
Pulled my roots from the ground for
Leaving my established life behind.
The hum of wheels on the blacktop
The sound of moving wheels on the road.
The strum of strings on a flat top
The sound of guitar strings being played.
It's a neon fever for a small-town dreamer
An intense attraction to a small-town dream fueled by vibrant lights.
Tells you everything you have that's worth losin'
The music reminds you of what's worth risking.
Damn country music
Expressing frustration or admiration for country music.
You might get lost in the lights
You might become captivated by the glamour of fame.
The things that keep you up all night
Things that keep you restless through the night.
Whiskey straight, three AM
Referencing late-night drinking habits.
Chasin' songs in your head
Chasing after melodies or lyrics in your mind.
It's the sweetest highs, the lowest lows
Experiencing extreme emotional highs and lows.
Needin' yes and hearin' no
Seeking approval and facing rejection.
Just another so-so
Just another mediocre experience.
Believe me I know
The singer understands these aspects well.
It's the hum of wheels on the blacktop
Reiterating the sound of moving wheels on the road.
The strum of strings on a flat top
Reiterating the sound of guitar strings being played.
It'll take you, break you
It can take you on a journey and test you.
Damn sure make you
It will definitely push you.
Do things you never thought you'd be doing
It leads to unexpected actions.
Damn country music
Again expressing frustration or admiration for country music.
When the money, the fame
When the material gains and recognition fade.
The lights on your name
The fame and spotlight diminish.
All fade away
You'll still be devoted to...
Well, you'll still be a slave to
Reiterating the sound of moving wheels and guitar strings.
The hum of wheels on the blacktop
Re-emphasizing the allure of small-town dreams.
The strum of strings on a flat top
Re-emphasizing the sound of moving wheels and guitar strings.
It's a neon fever for a small-town dreamer
It appeals strongly to those dreaming of more.
Tells you everything you have that's worth losing
It reminds you of what's valuable to risk.
Damn country music
Expressing frustration or admiration for country music.
Damn country music
Reiterating frustration or admiration for country music.
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