That's What I'm Talking About
BlackHawk Lyrics

Sleepin' with the windows open
Enjoying the breeze and fresh air by sleeping with open windows.

See the moon right from your bed
Able to witness the beauty of nature, like the moon, without stepping outside.

Dig yourself up a garden
Creating a garden from scratch by planting seeds and nurturing them until they grow.

And put a roof on a rundown shed
Repairing and upgrading a previously neglected structure to make it more useful and livable.

You can smell the rain storms comin'
Being in tune with the environment and sensing changes in the weather by smelling the approaching rain.

It's comin' down the dusty road
Seeing the evidence of incoming rain on the dusty and dry surroundings.

And you can hear those banjos strummin'
Listening to the distinctive sound of banjos being played nearby, a common instrument associated with country music.

Feel the grass between you toes
Being able to enjoy simple pleasures like walking barefoot in the grass, connecting with nature and the Earth.

I'll bet your sitting in a traffic jam
Assuming the listener is currently stuck in a frustrating situation like a traffic jam.

Maybe you would like a change of plans
Suggesting that the listener might want to change their current circumstance and try something different.

You're gonna figure it out
Encouraging the listener to find their own path and make their own choices.

Sit around an old gas station
Relaxing at a quiet and abandoned gas station, possibly enjoying the silence and isolation.

That's been closed down for years
Noticing the abandoned state of the gas station, which adds to the feeling of isolation and solitude.

The place where your father took you
Recalling a memory of visiting the gas station with the listener's father, adding sentimental value to the location.

Where he used to buy his beer
Remembering the specific reason for visiting the gas station with the listener's father, which could be for buying beer or other supplies.

Old trucks and cotton britches
Noticing and appreciating the rustic and simple items associated with country living, like old trucks and cotton clothing.

All the fresh air you can stand
Feeling content and rejuvenated by breathing in the clean and fresh air found in rural areas.

Lines on the windblown faces
Noticing the characteristic lines and wrinkles on people's faces that come from spending time outdoors in the wind and sun.

And the hands of a workin' man
Observing the weathered appearance and strength of a man who works with his hands, possibly doing manual labor or farming.

Plant your feet back on some solid ground
Returning to a simpler and more stable way of life by living in a rural area and working the land.

Find a piece of land and settle down
Making a home in a specific area by finding and buying or leasing property, and making a commitment to staying there long-term.

I hope you're with me by now
Expressing the singer's hope that the listener has understood and connected with the message of the song so far.

You're gonna figure it out
Encouraging the listener to continue searching for their own path and purpose.

The country, that's what I'm talkn' about
Referring to the rural and natural lifestyle associated with country areas, which the singer believes is a fulfilling and worthwhile way of life.