What Child Is This?
Daniel and Mackenzie DeWitt Lyrics

What this world needs is a few more rednecks
The world needs people who are unapologetically proud of their rural, working-class roots.

Some people ain't afraid to take a stand
We need individuals who have the courage to stand up for their values.

What this world needs is a little more respect
We need to have greater appreciation for the authority of God and the value of hard work.

For the Lord and the law and the workin' man
We need to acknowledge and value the importance of God, law, and the average blue-collar worker.

We could use a little peace and satisfaction
We need less contention and more contentment.

Some good people up front to take the lead
We need leaders who will guide us in a positive direction.

A little less talk and a little more action
We need more action and less empty rhetoric.

And a few more rednecks is what we need
People who epitomize the values of the working class should be welcomed and embraced.

I was raised on beans and cornbread
My upbringing was simple and modest.

And I like my chicken fried
I prefer my food to be traditional and flavorful.

Yes, I drive a pickup truck
My vehicle of choice is practical and down-to-earth.

And I'm full of American pride
I have a strong sense of patriotism for my country.

I keep a Bible on my table
My Christian faith is important to me and central to my life.

I got a flag out on my lawn
I proudly display an American flag to demonstrate my devotion to my country.

And I don't believe in mindin'
I don't think it's anyone's business but mine.

No one's business but my own
I don't want anyone else interfering or telling me what to do.

And I love them Rambo movies
I appreciate action movies with a tough lead character.

I think they make a lot of sense
I find the plotlines to be plausible and enjoyable.

And it's a shame ole John Wayne
It's unfortunate that the famous American actor never pursued a political career.

Didn't live to run for president
I would have liked to see how he would have fared in a presidential race.

And I don't care what nobody says
I don't let others' opinions bother me.

I don't trust ole Gorbachev
I don't have faith in the former Soviet leader.

And I don't know who turned him on
I don't understand why some people have such positive views on him.

But it's time to turn him off
I think it's time to dismiss his influence and popularity.

Now they're tryin' to take my guns away
I feel that my Second Amendment rights are being threatened.

And that would be just fine
I would be okay with giving up my guns under certain conditions.

If you take 'em away from the criminals first
I think that only law-abiding citizens should be allowed to possess firearms.

I'll gladly give ya mine
I would be willing to surrender my guns under the right conditions.

And I don't mind payin' taxes
I understand that taxes are necessary for a functioning society.

But it makes my temper itch
The way my tax money is being used makes me angry.

When my hard earned money goes
I resent having to give away the money I've worked hard for.

To make some politician rich
I feel that politicians are taking advantage of my hard work to benefit themselves.

What most people call a redneck
The label 'redneck' is often misunderstood.

Ain't nothin' but a workin' man
It simply refers to someone who earns their living through manual labor.

And he makes his livin'
Their job is what provides their means of survival.

By the sweat of his brow
They must work hard in order to earn a living.

And the calluses on his hands
Their hands bear the physical signs of their hard work.

Now you intellectuals may not like it
The more educated and elite members of society might disapprove.

But there ain't nothin' that you can do
Despite their disdain, the working class will continue to exist and will not be swayed.

'Cause there's a whole lot more of us common-folks
Working-class individuals make up a significant portion of the population.

Then there ever will be of you
The higher echelons of society are a small minority.