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 Cyrusâ 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.
Like a Country Song
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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The trailer van is two months late
My baby stole my truck and now she's gone
Now life is turning out...
just like a country song
The fish just snapped my fishing pole
Momma's hooked on dipping scope
My rooster crows at dusk instead of dawn
just like a country song
Things are going sideways
I'll just hit the highway
Leave my troubles behind
I'll just find a dirt road
Go wherever it goes
I'm gonna be just fine
My brother, Joe, is back in jail
I lock my gun to pay his bail
And now he's probably tent up on the lawn
My life is turning out.
just like a country song
Well. lookie there
My dog came back
The rooster had a heart attack
My baby pulled up in my truck
Cried and said she's still in love
Begged and begged and pleaded
all night long
My life is turning out.
Just like a country song
My life is turning out.
just like a country song
Like a country song
Just like a country song
In the first verse of Billy Ray Cyrus' song "Like a Country Song," he sings about a series of unfortunate events that sound like something straight out of a country song. His dog ran away, his trailer van is two months late, his girlfriend stole his truck and left him, and his life just keeps getting worse. These events are all typical of country music themes - heartbreak, loss, and abandonment. However, in the chorus, Billy Ray Cyrus tells us that he'll hit the highway and leave his troubles behind, taking solace in a rural, peaceful way of living. This is also typical of country music, where the idea of a simple, carefree life in the countryside is often romanticized in songs.
In the second verse, the situation doesn't seem to have improved much. His fishing pole broke and his mother is hooked on dipping scope, an addictive chewing tobacco product. His rooster crows at the wrong time of day, making him even more frustrated. And to top it all off, his brother is back in jail, leaving him to pay the bail and fear that he'll end up living on his front lawn again. Nevertheless, in typical country music fashion, Billy Ray Cyrus finds hope in the little things. His dog comes back, his rooster passes away, and most importantly, his girlfriend returns and tells him she still loves him. The song ends with Billy acknowledging that his life may not be perfect, but it's turning out just like a country song.
Overall, "Like a Country Song" is a tribute to the classic themes and motifs of country music. The song perfectly encapsulates the ups and downs of a rural lifestyle and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Fans of the genre will appreciate the song's catchy melodies, relatable lyrics, and upbeat message.
Line by Line Meaning
The dog just up and ran away
Without warning, my dog ran away and left me alone.
The trailer van is two months late
I haven't received my trailer van which was supposed to arrive two months ago.
My baby stole my truck and now she's gone
My significant other took my truck and left me behind.
Now life is turning out...
My current reality is quickly becoming...
just like a country song
...something that is typical in country music.
The fish just snapped my fishing pole
A fish broke my fishing pole while I was fishing.
Momma's hooked on dipping scope
My mother is addicted to smokeless tobacco.
My rooster crows at dusk instead of dawn
My rooster is not following his usual behavior and is crowing at the wrong time of day.
Things are going sideways
My situation is quickly becoming chaotic and out of control.
I'll just hit the highway
I will take to the road and leave my problems behind.
Leave my troubles behind
I am planning to forget about my problems and move on with my life.
I'll just find a dirt road
I will seek out a rural road that is less traveled by others.
Go wherever it goes
I am going to let the dirt road lead me to my destination.
I'm gonna be just fine
I am going to be okay no matter what happens.
My brother, Joe, is back in jail
My sibling, Joe, has recently returned to prison.
I lock my gun to pay his bail
I had to pawn my firearm in order to afford Joe's bail.
And now he's probably tent up on the lawn
Joe is likely living in a tent on someone's front lawn.
Well. lookie there
Oh, look at that!
My dog came back
My dog returned to me after being gone.
The rooster had a heart attack
The rooster I mentioned earlier died from a heart attack.
My baby pulled up in my truck
My significant other returned in my truck.
Cried and said she's still in love
She cried and told me she still loves me.
Begged and begged and pleaded
She repeatedly begged and pleaded with me.
all night long
She continued her pleas all night long.
Like a country song
My life is like a typical country music song.
Just like a country song
My life continues to be like a typical country music song.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr. Persian
My all time favorite musician!
Tracy Bowyer
Such a wonderful song very much a fun song love it thank you @Billy Ray Cyrus đ
Tracy Bowyer
Quentin, I agree I find fellow BRC fans are such nice folk.
I will love too see your uploads have a great gig
Tracy Bowyer
Thank you đ
Quentin Wade Dugger
@Tracy Bowyer Nashville Tennessee and some of Franklin TN.
Tracy Bowyer
Quentin where was this filmed ?
Lynnette Powell
I loved it! I can't wait to order the movie. Billy Ray Cyrus is such a great singer. Hard working man.Â
Tracy Bowyer
@James tech nerd I'd never heard of this film but I'm keeping my eyes open for it,thank you Jamesđ
James tech nerd
@Tracy Bowyer The movie like a country song.
Tracy Bowyer
What film?