Country Where You Want To Be
Chasing Dreams from Sunset to Pennsylvania: Tony Garmon's Journey
Lyrics
I remember it like it was yesterday
I have a vivid memory of a specific day in the past.
My dad said son we're gonna move to LA
My father informed me that we were relocating to Los Angeles.
The plant just closed and the money is good
The factory closed, but we have financial stability.
I know you'll miss Georgia we would stay if we could
Despite the good situation, we would stay in Georgia if possible.
I said Dad what do think that I'm gonna do
I expressed concerns about leaving behind friends, my truck, and my favorite fishing spot.
Bout my friends and my truck and my fishing hole too
Questioning my father about the impact of the move on my life.
He just turned, smiled, and said straight to me
His response was a smile and the affirmation that I can embrace my country roots anywhere.
Son you can be country where you wanna be
Encouragement from my father to be true to my country self wherever I choose to be.
Now I'm driving my big truck down Sunset boulevard
I am now driving a large truck in the city on Sunset Boulevard.
Throwing these old horse shoes in this little yard
Engaging in familiar country activities like throwing horseshoes in a small yard.
Just north at Lake Casitas, there's a 10 pound bass for me
Anticipation of fishing for a large bass at Lake Casitas.
If you put this old boy in the city you'll see
Reflecting on how being in the city challenges my country lifestyle.
I'm gonna be country where I wanna be
Determined to maintain my country identity despite the urban environment.
Well the time was here and I couldn't wait
The awaited time to leave arrives, filled with excitement.
For this day to come I even circled the date
Celebrating the upcoming move, marked on the calendar.
I was sure that I would get outta here
Confident that I will successfully leave my current situation.
Told my Dad I love him as he wiped away a tear
Expressing love to my father who is emotional about the departure.
But life don't go like it ought to be
Life takes unexpected turns, deviating from planned paths.
Couldn't turn down a letter from USC
Received an acceptance letter from the University of Southern California (USC).
I was hoping for an offer from UGA
Hoped for an offer from the University of Georgia (UGA) but had different outcomes.
Lord had different plans that's what Daddy would say
Recognizing that fate has different plans, echoing my father's wisdom.
Now I'm driving my big truck down Sunset boulevard
Continuing to navigate the city in my large truck on Sunset Boulevard.
Throwing these old horse shoes in this little yard
Engaging in country activities, like playing horseshoes in a small yard.
Just north at Lake Casitas, there's a 10 pound bass for me
Referencing the allure of a large bass at Lake Casitas despite the urban surroundings.
If you put this old boy in the city you'll see
Reaffirming my commitment to maintaining a country lifestyle in the city.
I'm gonna be country where I wanna be
Emphasizing my determination to be country wherever I choose to reside.
I know good country people in Pennsylvania
Acknowledging the presence of good country people in Pennsylvania.
A friend that sings his country down in South Australia
Highlighting a friend who expresses country values through music in South Australia.
We don't care what you think of us cause that's just who we are
Asserting that the opinions of others do not affect our self-perception as good country folks.
Just good folks in the US and afar
Embracing the identity of being good folks, whether in the US or beyond.
I'm still driving my big truck down Sunset boulevard
Continuing to drive a big truck in the city on Sunset Boulevard.
Throwing these old horse shoes in this little yard
Participating in familiar country activities despite the urban setting.
Just north at Lake Casitas, there's a 10 pound bass for me
Referencing the appeal of fishing for a 10-pound bass at Lake Casitas.
If you put this old boy in the city you'll see
Reiterating the commitment to maintaining a country lifestyle in the city.
I'm gonna be country where I wanna be
Emphasizing the determination to be country wherever one chooses to be.
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