Ain’t Goin’ To Texas
Ain't Goin' To Texas: A Musical Rebellion Against Twisted Minds
Lyrics
Willie J Laws here, ladies and gentlemen
Introduction of the artist, Willie J Laws Jr.
Sixth generation Texan
Identifying as a sixth-generation Texan.
With a message
Expressing that there's a message to convey.
I ain't feelin' Texas
Not feeling a positive connection with Texas at the moment.
Not right now, no way
Reiterating the current negative sentiment towards Texas.
I ain't goin' back to Texas
Declaring the decision not to return to Texas now.
Not right now, today
Emphasizing the current refusal to go back to Texas.
I used to think that I'd wanna be down there to stay
Reflecting on a past desire to stay in Texas but reevaluating.
What up Texas?
Greeting or addressing Texas.
Did you forget your favorite son?
Questioning if Texas has forgotten the artist, its "favorite son."
I'm doin' kinda alright
Stating that the artist is doing well and having fun.
I'm having a lot of fun
Expressing the artist's current positive state.
But if I know'd I was in Texas, baby
If aware of being in Texas, the artist would prefer to stay on the move.
I'd stay on the run
Intending to explain the reasons for avoiding Texas.
And let me tell you why
Setting the stage to enumerate the issues with Texas.
Twisted minds and twisted hearts
Pointing out the prevalence of twisted minds and hearts.
That's what I see takin' over
Describing the negative influence taking over in Texas.
I know there's good people down there in Texas
Acknowledging the existence of good people in Texas.
Stand up and be strong
Encouraging the good people of Texas to stand up and be strong.
Where you at?
Asking where the good people of Texas are.
Good people of Texas
Encouraging the people of Texas to stand up for what is right.
Come on and stand up for what is right
Highlighting that things are going wrong in Texas.
Things are kinda wrong
Expressing the desire to come back home but feeling out of place.
Id' love to come back home, but sometimes I
Acknowledging a small group causing problems, likely associated with a political affiliation (dressed in red).
Don't think I belong, down in Texas
Indicating a reluctance to belong in Texas due to the issues mentioned.
There's just a small group of loud mouths dressed in red
Describing a specific group in Texas with strong opinions.
Don't want you to know the truth
Suggesting a lack of transparency or truthfulness within this group.
They're banning books, banning love
Listing actions taken by the group, such as banning books and love.
Next thing you know they'll be banning you
Warning that the group might extend their restrictions to individuals.
Son, I said there's so much shit in Texas
Referring to a significant amount of negative elements in Texas.
Until you're bound to step in some
Using a metaphor to convey the inevitability of encountering problems in Texas.
Heh, that's what ol' Johnny Winter said
Quoting Johnny Winter, emphasizing the challenging situation in Texas.
What he say?
Asking what Johnny Winter said.
Said there's so much shit in Texas
Repeating Johnny Winter's statement about encountering difficulties in Texas.
'Til you're sho' 'nuff bound to step in some
Reiterating the inevitability of facing challenges in Texas.
I got my bible, I got my AR-15
Mentioning possessions like the Bible and an AR-15, possibly implying the need for protection.
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