Don't Put Us Down
Honky-Tonkin' Anthem: Embracing Good Times in Country Music
Lyrics
Well, I'm a late night music maker
Expressing being a musician who creates music during late hours.
Singing songs and I'm havin' fun
Enjoying the process of singing songs and having a good time.
My daddy was a pistol, y'all
Referring to the singer's father as a bold and charismatic person.
And I'm a honky-tonkin' son of a gun
Identifying oneself as a lively and enthusiastic individual.
Now some folks just don't like my tunes
Acknowledging that not everyone appreciates the singer's music.
But most of you here do
Expressing gratitude to the majority of the audience who enjoy the music.
So grab your chair and sit right down
Inviting the audience to join and participate in the musical experience.
We're gonna play and sing a few
Indicating the intention to perform and share a few songs.
No, we ain't hurtin' nobody
Emphasizing that the singer and the crowd are not causing harm to anyone.
Oh, we ain't doing anything wrong
Asserting innocence, stating that no wrongdoing is taking place.
We just came in here to drinks a few beers
Explaining the purpose of being in the venue: enjoying beers and country songs.
And to listen to some country songs
Clarifying the innocent and leisurely intentions of the singer and the crowd.
We're just good time party people
Describing the group as people who enjoy having a good time.
We like our music with a moving sound
Expressing a preference for lively and dynamic music.
And you don't have to join our party friends
Respecting others' choice not to join the party.
But if you don't, don't put us down
Asserting that criticism or judgment should not be directed at the partygoers.
Well, the boss came up to me and said
Describing an encounter with the boss expressing concerns about the crowd.
"Travis, do something 'bout your crowd
Being asked to address the behavior of the audience.
'Cause they've all been laughin' and drinkin' too much
Explaining that the crowd is enjoying themselves with laughter and drinks.
And you're playin' for them too darn loud"
Noting a complaint about the loudness of the music.
I said, "well, boss they always pay their tab
Asserting that the audience always pays their bills.
My crowd don't start no fights
Ensuring that the crowd is not the instigator of fights.
But if you go and tell 'em all what you just told me
Warning the boss that conveying the complaint may incite trouble.
They might just start one tonight"
Suggesting that revealing the complaint might lead to confrontations.
Yeah, 'cause we we ain't hurtin' nobody
Reiterating that the singer and the crowd are not causing harm.
No, we ain't doing anything wrong
Reaffirming innocence and lack of wrongdoing.
We just came in here to drinks a few beers
Repeating the innocent intention of drinking beers and enjoying country songs.
And to listen to some country songs
Emphasizing the harmless and recreational nature of the gathering.
Yeah, we're just good time party people
Characterizing the group as people who seek enjoyment and good times.
We like our music with a moving sound
Expressing a preference for music with an energetic and lively quality.
And you don't have to join our party friends
Reiterating the acceptance of others' choice not to join the party.
But if you don't, don't put us down
Advising against criticizing or looking down on the partygoers.
Yeah, said, you don't have to join our party friends
Repeating the message that others are free not to join the party.
But if you don't, don't put us down
Reiterating the plea not to criticize or condemn the partygoers.
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