Raised by a Good Time
Steven Lee Olsen Lyrics
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And it was cool breaking rules if we wanted to take a little ride
Steal the keys when you need 'em call the girls and go pick 'em up
That the feeling of freedom, unbelievable kind of rush
Where I'm from, we started young outlaws in our eyes
We were only fifteen running from the blue 5-0
Shot-gunnin' in the field with the beams down low
Growing' up fast where there ain't no roads in the heat of the summer night
Kissing girls in the back of my old man's Chevy
Crossing every line every time she'd let me
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah
I was raised by a good time
Oh-oh-oh, raised by a good time (hey)
Cigarettes and crazy bets, just boys being boys
Chasing skirts, spinning' dirt, making too much noise
And you knew every minute the cops were coming to get us
But the party ain't finished no way they're catching' us
We were only fifteen running' from the blue 5-0
Shot-gunnin' in the field with the beams down low
Growing' up fast where there ain't no roads in the heat of the summer night
Kissing girls in the back of my old man's Chevy
Crossing every line every time she'd let me
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah
I was raised by a good time
Kissing girls in the back of my old man's Chevy
Crossing every line every time she'd let me
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah
I was raised by a good time
Oh-oh-oh yeah
One hell of a good time (hey)
I was raised by a good time
The lyrics of Steven Lee Olsen's song, Raised by a Good Time, are an ode to growing up in a small town where breaking rules and having a good time was the norm. The song talks about how being rebellious and carefree was a part of their upbringing and how they were taught to live with no regrets. The lyrics provide a glimpse into the kind of life they led as teenagers - staying out all night, stealing keys, and going on midnight rides with the girls. The song emphasizes the feeling of freedom that comes with being young and fearless, and how these experiences shaped their lives.
The lyrics focus on the experiences of a typical teenager growing up in a small town. The song touches on a series of wild nights, petty crimes, and reckless adventures that are often a part of teenage life. However, it is also a call to embrace the good times and the memories that come with it. It is a reminder to live life to the fullest and to always chase the rush of freedom that comes with breaking the rules.
Overall, Raised by a Good Time is a celebration of the small-town experiences that shape us all and how the memories and lessons we learn growing up stay with us forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I'm from, we started young staying out all night
In my hometown, it was common to begin having late nights at an early age.
And it was cool breaking rules if we wanted to take a little ride
As youngsters, we found it thrilling to disregard rules and regulations just to go for a drive.
Steal the keys when you need 'em call the girls and go pick 'em up
Sometimes, we took the car keys without permission, loaded it up with our girlfriends, and hit the road to create unforgettable memories.
That the feeling of freedom, unbelievable kind of rush
The feeling of being unrestricted was indescribable and thrilling.
Where I'm from, we started young outlaws in our eyes
In our minds, we were rebels from a young age in the area where we were raised.
We were only fifteen running from the blue 5-0
We were only teenagers and already evading the local police.
Shot-gunnin' in the field with the beams down low
We would drive through fields at night with the car's lights turned off.
Growing' up fast where there ain't no roads in the heat of the summer night
We had to mature quickly in a place with minimal infrastructure, navigating through hot summer nights.
Kissing girls in the back of my old man's Chevy
My old man's Chevy was where we laid the foundation for our dating lives, kissing in the back seat.
Crossing every line every time she'd let me
Whenever I had the opportunity, I would break all the rules if it meant exploring new territory with my partner.
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah
These experiences taught me valuable lessons about love and life outside of a typical classroom setting.
Cigarettes and crazy bets, just boys being boys
We were typical boys, smoking cigarettes and making outrageous wagers.
Chasing skirts, spinning' dirt, making too much noise
We were always pursuing women, getting our cars dirty, and causing a ruckus.
And you knew every minute the cops were coming to get us
The threat of getting caught by law enforcement was constantly looming over us.
But the party ain't finished no way they're catching' us
We wouldn't let the fear of getting in trouble spoil our good time.
I was raised by a good time
In the end, all of these experiences created a foundation for my life and taught me valuable lessons.
Oh-oh-oh, raised by a good time (hey)
I wouldn't trade these experiences for anything, and I am proud of my upbringing.
One hell of a good time (hey)
We had an incredible time growing up, and I wouldn't change a thing.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cary Barlowe, Chris Stevens, Steven Lee Olsen
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