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I Wanna Be A Hillbilly
Billy Currington Lyrics


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I wanna be a hillbilly, prayin' for the rain
Drink corn whiskey, raise a little cane
You can have the big city, I wanna be a hillbilly.

City folks got worries,
A country boy's got none
All I wanna be is the daddy of a farmer's son
Subdivisions are silly, I wanna be a hillbilly.

I wanna be a hillbilly, prayin' for the rain
Drink corn whiskey, raise a little cane
You can have the big city, I wanna be a hillbilly.

When I get finished plowin'
I'm gonna go to the pond
And take my sweet baby
And have some good clean fun
You gotta work, that's a pity
I'm gonna be a hillbilly.

I wanna be a hillbilly, prayin' for the rain
Drink corn whiskey, raise a little cane
You can have the big city, I wanna be a hillbilly.
When I die, throw me a big fine wake
And have a party in the barn
Let me lie in state
Plant me under that oak tree
I wanna be a hillbilly

I wanna be a hillbilly, prayin' for the rain
Drink corn whiskey, raise a little cane
You can have the big city, I wanna be a hillbilly.

Subdivisions are silly
I wanna be a hillbilly.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wanna Be A Hillbilly" by Billy Currington is an ode to the simpler and more carefree lifestyle of country living as opposed to the hectic and complicated nature of city life. In the song, the singer is expressing his desires to live a life full of corn whiskey, some occasional mischief-making, and devoid of the mundane problems prevalent in urban society. The song tackles the general idea that country living provides a sense of peace and contentment that is lacking in the city, as well as the desire to leave one's worries behind and find solace in a simpler existence.


Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the desire to be carefree and happy, while also poking fun at the perceived silliness of city life, which the singer sees as full of subdivisions and somewhat petty worries. The line "When I get finished plowing, I'm gonna go to the pond and take my sweet baby and have some good clean fun," demonstrates the idea that work and fun can still exist in harmony, albeit in a much more low-key setting than urban life often allows for. Ultimately, the lyrics reflect the idea that a life of simplicity is more fulfilling than one of excess and complication.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be a hillbilly, prayin' for the rain
I long to live a simple country life and be content with the natural world around me.


Drink corn whiskey, raise a little cane
I love the feeling that comes from imbibing sweet home-brewed whiskey and spending lazy afternoons with good friends by the river.


You can have the big city, I wanna be a hillbilly.
I'm just not interested in the bright lights and endless bustle of city life- I'd much rather be left alone to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.


City folks got worries, A country boy's got none
Life for urban dwellers is full of stress and anxiety- I find that living off the land in the simplicity of the country suits me so much better.


All I wanna be is the daddy of a farmer's son
I dream of settling down and having a family, raising my children on a farm and teaching them to appreciate the beauty of the earth around them.


Subdivisions are silly, I wanna be a hillbilly.
I have no interest in living in the sterile, manicured suburbs- I want to live off the land and experience the true freedom of being a hillbilly.


When I get finished plowin' I'm gonna go to the pond And take my sweet baby And have some good clean fun You gotta work, that's a pity
After a hard day's work out in the fields, there's nothing like taking my beloved to the water and spending some quality time together- it's a shame that so many people are too busy to enjoy the simple things in life.


When I die, throw me a big fine wake And have a party in the barn Let me lie in state Plant me under that oak tree I wanna be a hillbilly
Even when I'm gone, I want to be remembered as a simple, hardworking hillbilly who loved life and respected the earth- that's why I want to be buried right there, in the heart of nature.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT JONES

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