Tearin' Up The Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics


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Playin' a pavilion on the outskirts of town,
Playin' where my roller derby rolls.
Just a part time music man, a nobody at the plant,
I'm tearin' up the country with a song.

Mom and papa told me "son, you gotta go to school;
Only way to make the fam'ly proud."
I paid no attention, left my books at home,
Rather play my music real loud.

Tearin' up the country with a song.
Tearin' up the country with a song.
I paid no attention, left my books at home,
Rather play my music real loud.

Play it loud, now! woo!

Tearin' up the country with a song.
Tearin' up the country with a song.
I paid no attention, left my books at home,

Rather play my music real loud.

Ran into a dry spell, seemed nowhere to go.
Good luck turned the tide, I'm on my way.
I remember loadin' big trucks when the summer sun was hot,
You know I could still be there, but I'm not.

Tearin' up the country with a song.
Tearin' up the country with a song.
I remember loadin' big trucks when the summer sun was hot,
You know I could still be there, but I'm not.

Tearin' up the country with a song.
I'm tearin' up the country with a song.




I remember loadin' big trucks when the summer sun was hot,
You know I could still be there, but I'm not.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Tearin' Up The Country" tells the story of a man who is pursuing his passion for music despite the disapproval of his parents. The singer describes himself as a "part-time music man" and "a nobody at the plant" who is playing in a pavilion on the outskirts of town, where his roller derby rolls. He acknowledges that his parents wanted him to go to school to make the family proud, but he paid no attention to their advice and chose to play his music loud.


The singer's determination and hard work have paid off, and he finds himself on the road, tearing up the country with his song. He says that he's on his way, thanks to good luck that turned the tide. He remembers loading big trucks under the hot summer sun and acknowledges that he could still be doing that type of work, but he's not because he's pursuing his passion. The repetition of the chorus "Tearin' up the country with a song" reinforces the idea that the man is making a name for himself through his music, no matter how small or insignificant he may have felt before.


The lyrics of "Tearin' Up The Country" emphasize following one's dreams and sticking to one's passions. Despite disapproval from those who want him to follow the traditional path of going to school and getting a job, the singer chooses to pursue his passion for music. He ultimately finds success, suggesting that hard work and dedication to one's dreams can pay off.


Line by Line Meaning

Playin' a pavilion on the outskirts of town,
I am performing at a pavilion located far from the city center


Playin' where my roller derby rolls.
I am performing at a place where roller derby games take place


Just a part-time music man, a nobody at the plant,
I am a musician with a day job and no status at work


I'm tearin' up the country with a song.
I am touring and playing music all over the country


Mom and papa told me "son, you gotta go to school;
My parents advised me to go to school


Only way to make the fam'ly proud."
They believed education was the key to success and honor


I paid no attention, left my books at home,
I ignored their advice and refused to study


Rather play my music real loud.
I would rather play my music at high volumes


Tearin' up the country with a song.
I am traveling and playing music all over the country


Tearin' up the country with a song.
I am touring and playing music all over the country


I paid no attention, left my books at home,
I ignored their advice and refused to study


Rather play my music real loud.
I would rather play my music at high volumes


Play it loud, now! woo!
Encouraging his fellow bandmates to play loud


Tearin' up the country with a song.
I am touring and playing music all over the country


Tearin' up the country with a song.
I am traveling and playing music all over the country


I paid no attention, left my books at home,
I ignored their advice and refused to study


Rather play my music real loud.
I would rather play my music at high volumes


Ran into a dry spell, seemed nowhere to go.
I hit a period of creative drought with no clear way forward


Good luck turned the tide, I'm on my way.
Fortunately, my luck changed and I am now on a successful path


I remember loadin' big trucks when the summer sun was hot,
I recall having a job loading trucks during hot summer days


You know I could still be there, but I'm not.
I could have stayed in that job, but I chose to pursue music instead


Tearin' up the country with a song.
I am touring and playing music all over the country


Tearin' up the country with a song.
I am traveling and playing music all over the country


I remember loadin' big trucks when the summer sun was hot,
I recall having a job loading trucks during hot summer days


You know I could still be there, but I'm not.
I chose to pursue music instead of staying in that job


Tearin' up the country with a song.
I am touring and playing music all over the country


I'm tearin' up the country with a song.
I am traveling and playing music all over the country


I remember loadin' big trucks when the summer sun was hot,
I recall having a job loading trucks during hot summer days


You know I could still be there, but I'm not.
I chose to pursue music instead of staying in that job




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DOUG CLIFFORD

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Comments from YouTube:

psychkoala

I dig it. Like the feel, kind of loose. Great guitar playing.

Bob Bender

Pretty good song not the greatest vocalist in the world but had that real country feel and it's good that John Fogerty found let these two other guys out of boxes he had them in Shuffle most part it was absolutely necessary

Kidd Oldman

I've always liked this song. Thanks for sharing!

Captain Moretokin

Love it

margus kiis

It is a most popular CCR song in Estonia as Estonian superstar band Apelsin made Estonian hit version "Sõber võta üles viis" 1976.

Bob Laublaw

John never liked this album, but I loved it. Thanks for sharing.

logawinner

It is fine but not as good

Александр Климанов

Прекрасный альбом 1972года!!!

John Doe

tearing up the state to get on my grandma's house. 4 hours of travel listening CCR.

mws755

Doug is by far a better singer than Stu lol

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