Between 1994 and 2004, Murphy charted a total of thirteen singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, one of which (1995's "Dust on the Bottle") reached Number One. In addition, he has co-written singles for other country artists, including "Living in Fast Forward", a Number One single for Kenny Chesney in 2006.
Genuine Rednecks
David Lee Murphy Lyrics
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Well I know my place and I'm not ashamed to say it
No darlin' it even makes me proud
If there's one place I know where I'm never alone
It's where I feel most at home
It's in a room full of real live genuine rednecks
Goodtimin' hillbilly lunatics
With cold beer and jukebox music
I don't like crowds but this one's mine
'Cause everybody here is genuine redneck
Well darlin' right or wrong where I do belong
It don't come with a crystal chandelier
I'd have to go out on a limb to say I fit in
With all the social high class atmosphere
Why we could slip out the back door and find my pickup truck
Darlin' I'm just wishin' I was in the middle of
A room full of real live genuine rednecks
Bonafide backwood misfits
Goodtimin' hillbilly lunatics
With cold beer and jukebox music
I don't like crowds but this one's mine
'Cause everybody here is genuine redneck
Now there may be those who look down their nose
At the company I keep
Oh but just to let you know as good people go
If you don't like them you won't like me
You might find the front door propped open wide
But you'll know you've been somewhere been inside
A room full of real live genuine rednecks
Bonafide backwood misfits
Goodtimin' hillbilly lunatics
With cold beer and jukebox music
I don't like crowds but this one's mine
'Cause everybody here is genuine redneck
Good time bonafide real live genuine full blooded redneck
The song "Genuine Rednecks" by David Lee Murphy is an ode to a particular kind of social gathering that the singer feels most at home in- a room full of real live genuine rednecks. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found his place among country folk who drink cold beer, listen to jukebox music, and are goodtimin' hillbilly lunatics. The singer is not ashamed of his place among these people, as he believes that they are genuine and authentic. Moreover, he implies that he is primarily interested in being around people who share his values and lifestyle, rather than those who look down on him.
The lyrics of the song also suggest that the singer does not fit in with the social high class elite who prefer to sit in their crystal chandelier embellished parlors. He claims that he feels uncomfortable in such settings and would rather be with real live genuine rednecks who he feels are honest and straightforward. The song also implies that these rednecks are loyal to each other, and that anyone who looks down on them can expect to be treated with the same disdain that they reserve for outsiders. The song celebrates the raw and unpretentious lifestyles of country people who embrace their roots and are proud of their identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I know my place and I'm not ashamed to say it
I am aware of my background and I am proud of it
No darlin' it even makes me proud
My heritage makes me happy
If there's one place I know where I'm never alone
I am never lonely in this one place
It's where I feel most at home
This place is where I feel most comfortable
It's in a room full of real live genuine rednecks
I love being in a space with fellow true-blooded rednecks
Bonafide backwood misfits
These are unique outcasts that love their rural lifestyle
Goodtimin' hillbilly lunatics
These are fun-loving, and adventurous country bumpkins
With cold beer and jukebox music
We enjoy crisp cold beer while listening to music from the jukebox
I don't like crowds but this one's mine
I don't fancy crowds but this one is different, I feel at home here
'Cause everybody here is genuine redneck
Everyone present here is an authentic redneck
Well darlin' right or wrong where I do belong
I belong to a rough and unrefined environment
It don't come with a crystal chandelier
We don't care about sophisticated things like crystal chandeliers
I'd have to go out on a limb to say I fit in
I barely fit in with high-class social settings
With all the social high class atmosphere
It's hard to blend in with the high-class society's environment
Why we could slip out the back door and find my pickup truck
We can quickly exit the establishment and find my pickup truck parked at the back
Darlin' I'm just wishin' I was in the middle of
I wish to be in an environment where I am with my people
Now there may be those who look down their nose
Some people may look down upon us
At the company I keep
They may judge me based on the people I am around with
Oh but just to let you know as good people go
But these are fantastic people
If you don't like them you won't like me
If you despise them, there's a good chance you'll hate me too
You might find the front door propped open wide
The door may be wide open, but you're not welcome here
But you'll know you've been somewhere been inside
If you do enter anyway, you will realize you're in a genuine redneck establishment
Lyrics ยฉ CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC
Written by: MURPHY
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Seven Days Wind
We really enjoy David Lee Murphy's music! Great artist!
wmartin1218
have loved DLM for years....good to have these on You tube!
lee lawrence
i am impressed with david lee murphy..great music...very underrated..
Mike Perla
We miss you Davie Lee PLEASE go on tour again!!!! LOVE to hear you sing your awesome songs! We still watch your videos, and listen to your songs. Come back!!
Quentin Dugger
Just got Gettin' Out The Good Stuff in the mail today, taking it with me this weekend to David Lee's live show to have him sign it for me!
Quentin Dugger
All ya'll need to pick up DLM's new CD No Zip Code it is incredible!
Christopher Osborne
Did that race car with his name ever exist.
Christopher Osborne
Wonder what model that old BMW is.
Cattlerest country
Great song Thanks a million for all the great memories!
vicky flanagan
Great song. I love all david lee murphy songs and videos