Long Haired Redneck
David Allan Coe Lyrics


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Country deejays knows that I'm an outlaw
They'd never come to see me in this dive
Where bikers stare at cowboys who are laughing at the hippies
Who are praying they'll get outta here alive

The loud mouth in the corner's gettin' to me
Talking 'bout my earrings and my hair
I guess he ain't read the signs that say I been to prison
Someone ought to warn him 'fore I knock him off his chair

'Cause my long hair just can't cover up my red neck
I've won every fight, I've ever fought
Hey, I don't need some turkey telling me that I ain't country
And sayin' I ain't worth the damned ol' ticket that he bought

'Cause I can sing all them songs about Texas
And I still do all the sad ones that I know
They tell me, I look like Merle Haggard
And sound a lot like David Allen Coe

And the bar maid in the last town that we played in
Knew the words to every song I'd wrote
She said, Jimmy Rabbit turned her on to my last album
Just about the time the jukebox broke

Yeah, Johny Cash helped me get out of prison
Long before Rodriguez stole that goat
I've been the Rhinestone Cowboy for so long, I can't remember
And I can do you every song, Hank Williams ever wrote

And I can sing all them songs about Texas
And I still do all the sad ones that I know
I can't help it, I look like Merle Haggard
And I sound a lot like David Allen Coe

But the country deejays, all think I'm an outlaw
And they'd never come to see me in this dive
Where bikers stare at cowboys who are laughing at the hippies
Who are praying they'll get out of here alive





The loud mouth in the corner's gettin' to me
Talking 'bout my earrings and my hair

Overall Meaning

David Allan Coe's song "Long Haired Redneck" speaks to the thematic tension of being a self-defined outsider in the country music industry. The song starts off with the singer's knowledge of deejays regarding him as an outlaw, which is not that uncommon for a country musician. However, the song's second line gives an insight into the singer's reality as he's playing in a low-end joint where even the deejays wouldn't dare show their face. In the joint, bikers are staring at cowboys who are laughing at the hippies, a portrayal of the different elements of society in the 1970s.


Throughout the song, the singer is called out by the loud-mouthed man, who makes frequent references to his earrings and long hair, indicating the symbolic association between socio-cultural representations and gender identifiers. The singer is quick to point out that he's been to prison and has won every fight he has ever fought. He also acknowledges that he doesn't need validation from someone stating he's not a legitimate country musician, especially as he can sing about Texas and perform all the sad songs he knows. The singer's pride in his extensive knowledge of country music is further highlighted when he mentions that someone told him he looks and sounds like David Allan Coe, a comparison that he takes as a compliment.


Line by Line Meaning

Country deejays knows that I'm an outlaw
The DJs who play country music consider me to be a rebel and a lawbreaker


They'd never come to see me in this dive
They wouldn't dare venture to this dingy establishment where rough-looking bikers, cowboys and hippies jostle for space


Where bikers stare at cowboys who are laughing at the hippies
The patrons of the bar, divided into factions based on their appearance and demeanor, express their mutual disdain through covert staring, sneering and snickering


Who are praying they'll get outta here alive
Each group secretly wishes to avoid an altercation or confrontation with the others and leave the establishment unscathed


The loud mouth in the corner's gettin' to me
A brash and opinionated person sitting in the corner is annoying me with his derogatory comments and insults


Talking 'bout my earrings and my hair
He is ridiculing my appearance, particularly my jewelry and hairstyle


I guess he ain't read the signs that say I been to prison
He seems unaware that I have a criminal record and have served time in jail for my misdeeds


Someone ought to warn him 'fore I knock him off his chair
If he continues to provoke or disrespect me, I might resort to physical violence and knock him off his seat


'Cause my long hair just can't cover up my red neck
Despite my unconventional appearance, I am still a true blue, country-bred person at heart


I've won every fight, I've ever fought
I am a skilled fighter who has emerged victorious from every physical altercation I've ever been in


Hey, I don't need some turkey telling me that I ain't country
I don't require someone else's validation or approval that I embody the essence of country music and culture


And sayin' I ain't worth the damned ol' ticket that he bought
If someone dismisses me or belittles me based on stereotypes, prejudices or assumptions, then he doesn't deserve to enjoy or appreciate my music


'Cause I can sing all them songs about Texas
I can perform all the classic country songs that evoke the spirit, history and majesty of Texas


And I still do all the sad ones that I know
I don't shy away from exploring the emotional depth, vulnerability and pain that are inherent in many of the ballads and slow tunes in country music


They tell me, I look like Merle Haggard
People often compare my facial features, expressions and demeanor to those of the legendary country singer Merle Haggard


And sound a lot like David Allen Coe
Many listeners and critics note the similarity in my singing voice and musical style to that of David Allen Coe, another influential figure in country music


And the bar maid in the last town that we played in
In our recent performance at a different venue, a female server who worked there recognized me and complimented me on my songs


Knew the words to every song I'd wrote
She was familiar with all my original compositions and could sing along with the lyrics


She said, Jimmy Rabbit turned her on to my last album
She credited a radio host named Jimmy Rabbit for introducing her to my latest recording and igniting her interest in my music


Just about the time the jukebox broke
This happened around the time when a mechanical failure or defect occurred in the jukebox, rendering it useless


Yeah, Johny Cash helped me get out of prison
Johnny Cash, another renowned country singer and songwriter, provided moral support and encouragement during my incarceration and helped me in some way to regain my freedom


Long before Rodriguez stole that goat
This happened a long time ago, before a certain person with the surname Rodriguez committed a famous or notorious act of theft involving a goat


I've been the Rhinestone Cowboy for so long, I can't remember
For a considerable period of time, I've been known for wearing flashy or flamboyant costumes and accessories that sparkle and shimmer like rhinestones, a persona symbolized by the nickname 'Rhinestone Cowboy'


And I can do you every song, Hank Williams ever wrote
I have an extensive knowledge and repertoire of the timeless and enduring songs created by one of the pioneers and legends of country music, Hank Williams




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: David Allan Coe, Jimmy Rabbit

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Dr. Craphead


on Damn I Wish I Was a Nigger

The song is not by David Allan Coe

Niggerhatingme


on Nigger Hatin Me

I like sugar and I like tea
But I don't like niggers, no sir-e
There are two lone things that'll make me puke
That's a hog eating slop and a big black spook

You know it, 'cuz I show it
Like a barnyard rooster I crow it
And the NAACP would sure like to get
A hold of nigger hatin' me.

Roses are red and violets are blue
Niggers are black and you know that's true
But they don't mind 'cuz what the heck
You gotta' be black to get a welfare check.

.And I'm broke, no joke. I ain't got a nickle
For a coat and I ain't black you see, so Uncle
Sam won't help poor nigger hatin' me.

Jigga-boo Jigga-boo where are you? I was
Here on the woodpile watching you. Jigga-boo
Jigga-boo come outdoors. No! I'sa scared of the

White man way down south.

You know it, 'cuz I show it. Stick your black
Head out and I blow it and the NAACP can't keep
You away from 'lil 'ol nigger hatin' me.

Mirror mirror on the wall who is the blackest
Of them all? A man named King it ain't no doubt
And he's causin' lots of trouble with his baboon
Mouth. Oh no it's he's a done it, caused by the
Trouble he's a brewin' and the NAACP can't win if
The white man stick with nigger hatin' me.

Hey Mr. President what'd ya say? When are we
Whites gonna have our day? The niggers've had
Theirs for such a long long time. I'm a white
And it's time that I had mine.

You know it, 'cuz I show it. Stick your black head
Out and I blow it and the NAACP can't win if the
White man stick with nigger hatin' me.

Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'

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Ben - Moderator


on Nigger hatin me

Jigga-boo come outdoors. No! I'sa scared of the White man way down south.

Meaning of this line above has now been corrected

Matt


on Nigger hatin me

Who ever did the meaning lines is funny... woodpile is a real term, and when it says jig aboo come out doors, he imitates a poor sounding guy saying he's afraid of the racist whites from the south cuz if they even show themselves in public, they were a target. This is a bad song about the unspoken truth

cemegonuts


on You piss me off...you fuckin' jerk

This is not David Allen Coe. It is a song written by Gaye Delorme and performed by Garry Lee and Showdown.

Teresa Warnke


on Pick Em, Lick Em, Stick Em

Are there any decent constitutional lawyers in the house?
Mr. Coe has been barred from performing in most public forums.
He is one the last surviving Outlaws of country music. Although, Nigger Fucker has racist theme, Mr. Coe was defended by his life long friend, Charlie Pride, who inspired the song, all of his days. They were close friends until the end.
David Allen COE is elderly and we don't have long to have an opportunity to see him perform. What is more is that he deserves to use his constitutional right to free speech.
Some would like to have this song and many more that feel are offensive removed from existence. I am not a racist and recognize the foulness of the song, but, I am mature enough to turn off music or any other media that I don't like.
Personally, the Brian Adam's song, "Rum to You", makes me sick, as does Reba Macy tyre's, "Fancy" and "Whoever's in New England".
Ms. Macy tires songs if a mother pimping out her daughter and an abandoned housewife faithfully waiting for her man to return from fucking his mistress hurts women. The Brian Adam's song also hurts women. I do not for a minute believe that this music should never be heard again. It does provide opportunity to discuss these things with younger people.
I am going to delete my YouTube music account because they removed DAC for it's content. I did have much respect for YouTube for it's American spirit and patriotism even though the way they pay their talent is nonsensical. One deletion is a demonstration of what will follow. Eventually this could lead to less freedoms for all of us.
Please don't fall into the currant popular victim trend. Turn off music you don't like and get on with your day.
Or stand up to censorship of the arts.
Thank You,
Teresa Warnke

Rodan


on Cum Stains on the Pillow

Dribble it on her nose!

11inthemoney


on Itty Bitty Titty

Young sex is the best

11inthemoney


on Itty Bitty Titty

Shucks it's cool.

Rodan


on Cum Stains on the Pillow

Another AWESOME DAC song that makes me bellylaugh!!!

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