Backroad
Fat Dixie Lyrics
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A little backroad i must confess,
I pick my guitar from time to time,
Playin my rhythms, selling all my rhymes,
You cant tell me how im supposed to be
Having everything in life wont set you free
So keep your fancy homes and cars,
Everything ive got is fine with me- its fine with me
My old trucks a beater it aint too hard to tell,
the sign in the window reads "for sale",
i think im gonna be real sad,
all them good times me and the rooster had,
You cant tell me how im supposed to be
Having everything in life wont set you free
So keep your fancy homes and cars,
Ill play smoked out country bars,
Everything ive got is fine with me- its fine with me
now some folks like me and some may not,
i drink my whiskey by the shot,
my boots are dirty and my hat is bent,
i earned every dollar this old redneck spent,
You cant tell me how im supposed to be
Having everything in life wont set you free
So keep your fancy homes and cars,
I aint no first class movie star
The song Backroad by Fat Dixie is an expression of the artist's self-identity as a simple countryman, unlike the rest of the society. The artist confesses that he walks on the path less traveled by, and he plays his guitar, selling all his rhymes, rather than running after materialistic possessions like fancy cars and homes. The artist feels that having everything in life won't set him free, and he is content with whatever he has attained through his honest means.
The lyrics depict the artist's emotional conflict regarding his old truck that he needs to sell. The truck holds a special place in the artist's heart, and he fears that he will be real sad when he separates from it. The truck has seen the artist through thick and thin, and they have shared many good times together, and now he is forced to let it go.
The artist is well-aware that some folks like him, while some do not. He drinks his whiskey in shots, and his attire is simple, a bent hat, and dirty boots. He confesses that he earned every dollar he spent, and he is not a first-class movie star. Through the lyrics, the artist conveys that he is a simple man with simple desires and aspirations, and he is happy with the life he leads.
Line by Line Meaning
Well im just country unlike the rest,
I'm unique and different from other people you might know.
A little backroad i must confess,
I'm a simple, small-town person and I'm proud of it.
I pick my guitar from time to time,
I enjoy playing music occasionally.
Playin my rhythms, selling all my rhymes,
I write and perform my own songs, making a living out of it.
You cant tell me how im supposed to be
I won't change who I am just because someone tells me to.
Having everything in life wont set you free
Material possessions don't bring happiness and freedom.
So keep your fancy homes and cars,
I don't need or want expensive things to be happy.
Ill play smoked out country bars,
I'm content with performing at small, local venues.
Everything ive got is fine with me- its fine with me
I'm happy with what I have and don't need more to be content.
My old trucks a beater it aint too hard to tell,
My truck is old and worn out, easy to recognize.
the sign in the window reads 'for sale',
I'm thinking of selling my truck.
i think im gonna be real sad,
I'll be upset if I have to part with my truck.
all them good times me and the rooster had,
My truck holds many memories and experiences for me.
now some folks like me and some may not,
I know not everyone will like me, and that's okay.
i drink my whiskey by the shot,
I enjoy drinking whiskey.
my boots are dirty and my hat is bent,
I don't care much about my appearance or material possessions.
i earned every dollar this old redneck spent,
I work hard for my money and don't take it for granted.
I aint no first class movie star
I don't care about fame or fortune, and I'm happy just the way I am.
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.