You're not supposed to say
The word cancer in a song
And tellin' folks Jesus is the answer
Can rub 'em wrong
It ain't hip to sing about tractors, trucks
Little towns and mama
Yeah that might be true
But this is country music and we do
Well, you like to drink a cold one
On the weekend and get a little loud
Do you wanna say I'm sorry or I love ya
But you don't know how?
Do you wish somebody had the nerve
To tell that stupid boss of yours
To shove it next time he yells at you?
Well, this is country music, and we do
So turn it on, turn it up and sing along
This is real, this is your life in a song
Yeah this is country music
Are you haunted by the echo of your mother
On the phone?
Cryin' as she tells you that
Your brother is not coming home?
And if there's anyone that still
Has pride and the memory of those
That died defending the old red, white and blue
This is country music and we do
So turn it on, turn it up and sing along
This is real, this is your life in a song
Just like a road that takes you home
Yeah this is right where you belong
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Justkeepsinging
I so agree with this song. LIfe isn't about partying and getting drunk. It's about the things that matter. Like, friends, family, and just straight up life. Whether it's good or bad you can sing about it.I love the line in this song "Are you haunted by the echo of your mother on the phone? Cryin' as she tells you your brother is not comming home?" Those lyrics just hit me. It made me really think. This song is not about upholding country music. It's about upholding America and our beliefs. If we didn't have country music what would we do? Would we still sing songs by Lady Gaga and Ke$ha? It's music about everyone's lives not just about the ones who want to party. This is a song for everyone.
CountryMusicRocks007
This song is so true. Too many people these days are under the impression that country music is all about beer and trucks, when really, it's all about real life - family, God, love, heartache, America, friendship, etc. - things that really matter (unlike most of today's popular music like Ke$ha and Lady Gaga, which is all about sex and partying). And that's why country music is the best music ever; it's a truly amazing, powerful, and meaningful music genre and it always will be. More people should give it a chance; they'll see that all of the bad things they've ever heard about country music is completely wrong.
Georgia Cat
I LOVE THIS SONG! What an outstanding tribute to a great genre of music and an even greater country. Go Brad!