Music from many folk styles of Mexico including norteno,
mariachi, banda and more.
Brazilian sertaneja, caipira, and música gaúcha with it's Argentinian cousin chamamé.
A bit of Colombian vallenato,
a bit of German country deutsch.
Red Neck Reel
16 Horsepower Lyrics
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Lips are loose the whole way 'round
Where I go I leave a trail
Hell to heaven don't never fail
Hell to heaven don't never fail
Everybody knows my movement in this town
I chase my tail, yea I'm a fuckin' clown
But to you I dare not speak
My words to you would be worthless an weak
My words to you would be worthless an weak an all
But don't you take no pleasure
I ain't yet kicked the pail
I guess I see you boys later
I saw you see me when I'm down
An my guilty head you we're aimin'
See me in your eyes an I am dead
See me in your eyes an I am dead
But don't you take no pleasure
I ain't yet kicked the pail
The lyrics of "Red Neck Reel" by 16 Horsepower describe the singer's experience of living in a small town where everyone knows his business, and he feels constantly watched and judged by his neighbors. He admits to chasing his own tail, behaving foolishly at times, but he feels unable to speak honestly with those around him, as their opinions of him are already formed. The song has a melancholic and defeated tone, with the singer feeling like he is under constant surveillance and unable to escape the scrutiny of others. Despite this, he urges those around him not to take pleasure in his suffering, as he is still alive and fighting through his struggles.
The song captures the feeling of being trapped in a community where social norms are rigidly enforced, and people are quick to judge anyone who steps out of line. The singer's struggle to communicate honestly with those around him shows how social pressure can stifle individuality and discourage people from expressing their true selves. The bleak imagery of the "guilty head" and the dead look in the eyes of his neighbors suggests a sense of isolation and desperation in the face of this oppressive environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows my business in this town
Everyone in town knows everything about my life
Lips are loose the whole way 'round
People in this town love to gossip and talk too much
Where I go I leave a trail
My actions and behavior are always noticeable by others
Hell to heaven don't never fail
I'm unpredictable and I can be both good and bad, and never one or the other
Hell to heaven don't never fail
I'm unpredictable and I can be both good and bad, and never one or the other
But to you I dare not speak
I don't trust you enough to share my thoughts and feelings with you
My words to you would be worthless an weak
Anything I say to you would have no value or strength
My words to you would be worthless an weak an all
Anything I say to you would have no value or strength, ever
But don't you take no pleasure
Don't enjoy my struggles or failures
I ain't yet kicked the pail
I'm not dead yet, I'm still alive and kicking
I guess I see you boys later
I'll see you guys around sometime later
I saw you see me when I'm down
I noticed that you enjoy seeing me in a bad situation
An my guilty head you we're aimin'
I feel like you're blaming me for something I have done wrong
See me in your eyes an I am dead
I can see in your eyes that you're judging me and it makes me feel like I'm already dead
See me in your eyes an I am dead
I can see in your eyes that you're judging me and it makes me feel like I'm already dead
But don't you take no pleasure
Don't enjoy my struggles or failures
I ain't yet kicked the pail
I'm not dead yet, I'm still alive and kicking
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID EUGENE EDWARDS, JEAN-YVES TOLA, KEVEN MARK SOLL, KEVIN SOLL
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