Simple Kinda Life
Embracing Roots: A Simple Kinda Life by TJ Cochran
Lyrics
We'd skip rocks down at cedar creek
We used to throw rocks into Cedar Creek.
Swing from a rope tied to a tree
We enjoyed swinging on a rope tied to a tree.
We'd pitch a tent in our old back yard
We would set up a tent in our backyard.
Catch lightning bugs in a mason jar
Capturing fireflies in a mason jar was a simple pleasure.
Daddy wore us out when we stepped out of line
Dad disciplined us when we misbehaved.
Mamas the reason we bowed our heads at night
Mom influenced our bedtime prayers.
We'd sit around and listen to grandpas stories
We spent time listening to grandpa's stories.
Stomping boots and slinging mud a little rowdy but alot of fun
We enjoyed rowdy activities like wearing boots and playing in the mud.
Where your roots run deep your stars hang low
Deep roots and low-hanging stars symbolize strong connections to one's origins.
A mans word is as good as gold
A person's word is highly valued, akin to gold.
You nod your head as you pass by
Nodding your head in acknowledgment as a sign of respect.
It's a simple kinda life
Life is uncomplicated and straightforward.
Chewing on syrup cane sitting on the tailgate of my 89' Chevrolet
Recollecting memories of chewing on syrup cane on a truck's tailgate.
Peanuts in a coke at old Mathis store that open sign ain't on no more
Reflecting on changes, like the closure of Mathis store.
And Friday nights we'd go downtown just to burn gas
Friday nights involved cruising downtown and enjoying country music.
And ride around and blare our speakers to country radio
Driving around with loud speakers blaring country tunes.
Stomping boots and slinging mud a little rowdy but alot of fun
Engaging in rowdy activities like wearing boots and playing in the mud.
Where your roots run deep your stars hang low
Emphasizing the importance of deep roots and low-hanging stars.
A mans word is as good as gold
Valuing one's word as much as gold.
You nod your head as you pass by
Nodding in acknowledgment as a sign of respect.
It's a simple kinda life
Life is straightforward and uncomplicated.
It's who we are, it's where we're from
Reflecting on the essence of identity and origin.
It's where we'll be when it's said and done
Our roots define us, and that's where we'll be in the end.
Stomping boots and slinging mud a little rowdy but alot of fun
Participating in rowdy activities for a lot of fun.
Where your roots run deep your stars hang low
Highlighting the significance of deep roots and low-hanging stars.
A mans word is as good as gold
Emphasizing the value of keeping one's word as if it were gold.
You nod your head as you pass by
Nodding in acknowledgment as a gesture of respect.
It's a simple kinda life
Life is simple and uncomplicated.
It's a simple kinda life
Life is a simple and straightforward existence.
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