From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
I Want My Mullet Back
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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Cuttin' class and skippin' school
I 'member packin' that old fishin' pole
Skinny-dippin' at a swimmin' hole
Back light, red lights and strobe lights too,
Were all the rage for me and you
Only one thing I miss more than that
I want my mullet back
I want my mullet back
My old Camero, and my eight-track
Fuzzy dice hangin' loose and proud
ZZ Top, they're playin' loud
A simple time, that's what I miss
Your mini skirt and your sweet kiss
Things are changin' man, and that's a fact, but
I want my mullet back
Back, back, back
I want my mullet back
My old Camero, and my eight-track
Fuzzy dice hangin' loose and proud
ZZ Top, they're playin' loud
A simple time, that's what I miss
Your mini skirt and your sweet kiss
Things are changin' man, and that's a fact, but
I want my mullet back
I want my mullet back
My old Camero, and my eight-track
Fuzzy dice hangin' loose and proud
ZZ Top, they're playin' loud
A simple time, that's what I miss
Your mini skirt and your sweet kiss
Things are changin' man, and that's a fact, but
I want my mullet back
I want my mullet back
I want my mullet back
I want my mullet back
I want my mullet back
I want my mullet back
In Billy Ray Cyrus's song, "I Want My Mullet Back," the singer is reminiscing about the good old days of his youth when he and his friends used to cut class, skip school, pack an old fishing pole, and head to the swimming hole. He remembers the fashion trends of the time, including bell-bottoms and strobe lights, but what he misses most is his mullet. He longs for the simple times when he drove his old Camaro, had fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror, and listened to ZZ Top on his eight-track. He even talks about missing the affectionate moments with his girlfriend, her mini-skirt, and her sweet kiss from those days.
The lyrics of "I Want My Mullet Back" evoke nostalgia and a longing for simpler and happier times. The song's message is that as times change, we often long for the past, and there's a sense of comfort in the familiar. This is seen in the way the singer juxtaposes old and new trends; while some things have changed (like the popularity of mullets), other things like ZZ Top's music and fuzzy dice have remained constants throughout the years. The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever yearned for the comfort of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Bell bottoms were really cool
I reminisce about the past where bell bottoms were a fashionable trend.
Cuttin' class and skippin' school
I remember the days when I would ditch school to have fun instead.
I 'member packin' that old fishin' pole
I recall bringing my fishing rod with me for a day of fishing.
Skinny-dippin' at a swimmin' hole
I recall going for a swim in a secluded place, free from any restrictions.
Back light, red lights and strobe lights too,
The lighting styles of red and strobe lights, which were prevalent in the past, were a source of entertainment.
Were all the rage for me and you
These lighting styles were popular and trendy for both me and those around me.
Only one thing I miss more than that
Despite enjoying the above-mentioned things, there is one thing I miss even more from the past.
I want my mullet back
I long for the days when I had a mullet hairstyle.
My old Camero, and my eight-track
I miss owning and listening to a Camero car and eight-track music player.
Fuzzy dice hangin' loose and proud
I miss the little things, like dangling fuzzy dice within my car.
ZZ Top, they're playin' loud
I miss times spent with ZZ Top's music playing at a loud volume.
A simple time, that's what I miss
I miss the simpler times in life where enjoyment didn't come with complications.
Your mini skirt and your sweet kiss
I miss the olden days of seductive clothing and the moments that I shared with someone special.
Things are changin' man, and that's a fact, but
I understand that the times are changing, but deep down, I reminisce about the past.
I want my mullet back
Repeated line to emphasize the longing for the past.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY CYRUS
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