Independence Day
Chris Wall Lyrics
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Got my shirt all starched
Friend stopped by to sing and play
To celebrate Independence Day
You can call him Bubba, don′t call him Tex
Cause today's the day we pause and reflect
′Bout them good ole boys who took to the walls
Santa Anna killed 'em to the very last man
Well that bastard's dead, and Texas still stands
Texas still stands like a tall pine tree
From the Rio Grande to the old San E
The panhandle flies, the Trinity floods
And it cuts to the marrow through the music and the blood
And that′s why Texas still stands
You can always tell a Texan
It′s just hard to tell him much
He's an El Dorado, he′s a pickup truck
He laughs too much, a little too loud
Too darn friendly and he's too damn proud
And eight score years have come and gone
Since they stormed that mission down in San Antone
And them good ole boys took to the walls...
He′s a Freeport shrimp down on the coast
He's a dust bowl town and a coal mansion ghost
Waylon and Willie, Coach and Earl
Lone Star, Shiner Bock and Pearl
It′s the darndest thing you've ever seen
And it's hard to believe it was born this need
When them good ole boys took to the walls...
The lyrics of Chris Wall's song Independence Day talk about the significance and pride the Texans have towards their state, which has a rich history of battles and memories. The song opens with the singer sitting with a friend and sipping a beer on the 2nd of March, which marks the day when the Texans declared independence from Mexico in 1836. The singer's friend comes over to celebrate Independence Day, and he affectionately calls him Bubba.
The lyrics then take the listener on a journey of Texas's history, commemorating the good ole boys who took to the walls and raised the Lone Star flag so tall, only to be killed by Santa Anna. Despite this, the singer proud says that Texas still stands, like a tall pine tree, and still flies its panhandle and floods its Trinity. The song highlights the importance of music and blood in Texas's history, which reflects the state's deeply ingrained cultural significance.
The lyrics then touch upon Texan pride and how it's hard to tell a Texan anything, as they are deeply proud of their state's heritage. The song mentions real-life places like Freeport shrimp down by the coast, the dust bowl town, and coal mansion ghost. The song is a homage to Texas's long-fought history and the pride it instills in Texans till this day, culminating in the singer reminding the listener that the good ole boys took to the walls, making Texas what it is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting here 2nd of March sipping a beer
I am enjoying a beer on March 2nd.
Got my shirt all starched
I have prepared for Independence Day by ironing my shirt.
Friend stopped by to sing and play
A friend came by to celebrate Independence Day with me through singing and playing music.
To celebrate Independence Day
We are celebrating Texas Independence Day.
You can call him Bubba, don′t call him Tex
My friend's name is Bubba, but he should not be called Tex.
Cause today's the day we pause and reflect
We take time to remember and think about past events and people who made sacrifices for Texas.
′Bout them good ole boys who took to the walls
We talk about the courageous men who fought for Texas independence.
Raised that Lone Star flag so tall
They raised the Lone Star flag proudly.
Santa Anna killed 'em to the very last man
Santa Anna killed all of these brave men.
Well that bastard's dead, and Texas still stands
Santa Anna is dead, but Texas still exists and thrives.
Texas still stands like a tall pine tree
Texas is strong and resilient like a tall pine tree.
From the Rio Grande to the old San E
Texas stretches from the Rio Grande River to the San Antonio River.
The panhandle flies, the Trinity floods
The panhandle region has its flag and the Trinity River has been known to flood.
And it cuts to the marrow through the music and the blood
The history of Texas is deeply ingrained in its music and the blood of those who fought for it.
And that′s why Texas still stands
Texas is resilient and steadfast because of its history and culture.
You can always tell a Texan
Texans have unique qualities that set them apart.
It′s just hard to tell him much
Texans are often confident and may be resistant to advice or persuasion.
He's an El Dorado, he′s a pickup truck
Texans can be lavish or practical, like an El Dorado or a pickup truck.
He laughs too much, a little too loud
Texans have a reputation for being boisterous and outgoing.
Too darn friendly and he's too damn proud
Texans are known for their hospitality and also their pride in their state.
And eight score years have come and gone
160 years have passed since Texas independence.
Since they stormed that mission down in San Antone
Referring to the Battle of the Alamo, which was a significant event in Texas history.
And them good ole boys took to the walls...
Repeating the idea that courageous men fought for Texas independence.
He′s a Freeport shrimp down on the coast
Texans come from all walks of life, including coastal towns like Freeport.
He's a dust bowl town and a coal mansion ghost
Texans are also from dusty rural areas and wealthy urban neighborhoods.
Waylon and Willie, Coach and Earl
Refers to famous Texans such as musicians Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson and football coach Earl Campbell.
Lone Star, Shiner Bock and Pearl
References three popular Texas-brewed beers.
It′s the darndest thing you've ever seen
Texas is a unique and interesting place.
And it's hard to believe it was born this need
It's remarkable to think that Texas became a state after independence was fought for and won.
When them good ole boys took to the walls...
Repeating the idea of brave men fighting for Texas independence.
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.