Dirt
Florida/georgia Line Lyrics
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Plant your roots in it
Dusty head lights dance with your boots in it (dirt)
You write her name on it
Spin your tires on it
Build your corn field, whiskey
Bonfires on it (dirt)
Its that elm shade
Red roads clay you grew up on
That plowed up ground That your dad
Damned his luck on That post game party field
You circled up on
And when it rains You get stuck on
Drift a cloud back Behind county roads
That you run up
The mud on her jeans that she peeled off
And hung up
Her blue eyed Summer time smile
Looks so good that it hurts
Makes you wanna build
A 10 percent down
White picket fence house on this dirt
You’ve mixed some sweat with it
Taken a shovel to it
You’ve stuck some crosses and some painted
Goal posts through it (dirt)
You know you came from it (dirt)
And some day you’ll return to
Its that elm shade
Red roads clay you grew up on
That plowed up ground that your dad
Damned his luck on that post game party field
You circled up on
And when it rains you get stuck on
Drift a cloud back Behind county roads
That you run up
The mud on her jeans that she peeled off
And hung up
Her blue eyed summer time smile
Looks so good that it hurts
Makes you wanna build
A 10 percent down
White picket fence house on this dirt
You came from it,
And some day you’ll return to
Its that elm shade
Red roads clay you grew up on
That plowed up ground that your dad
Damned his luck on that post game party field
You circled up on
And when it rains you get stuck on
Drift a cloud back Behind county roads
That you run up
The mud on her jeans that she peeled off
And hung up
Her blue eyed summer time smile
Looks so good that it hurts
Makes you wanna build
A 10 percent down
White picket fence house on this dirt
Makes you wanna build
A 10 percent down
White picket fence house on this dirt
You came from it,
And some day you’ll return to it
The lyrics of Florida Georgia Line's song "Dirt" depict how important the connection to the earth, the place where one grew up, and the memories and emotions tied to it can be. The dirt referred to is more than just soil; it represents the land, culture, and history of a place. The line "You get your hands in it, plant your roots in it" implies that the dirt, the memories, and the emotions are intertwined and become a part of who one is. The reference to the "corn field whiskey bonfires" and "post game party field" evoke nostalgia and a sense of community.
The chorus - "It's that elm shade, red road's clay you grew up on, that plowed up ground, that your dad damned his luck on, that post game party field you circled up on, and when it rains, you get stuck on" continues to emphasize the importance of this connection, and the emotions that come along with it. The reference to mud on her jeans and "her blue-eyed summertime smile" adds an element of romance and the idea of having a special someone to share these memories with. The last line "Makes you wanna build a 10 percent down white picket fence house on this dirt" conveys a desire to return to the place and create a permanent home.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dirt" by Florida Georgia Line convey a strong sense of nostalgia, longing, and attachment to one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
You get your hands in it
Getting involved in the land, working with it, and feeling connected to it in a personal way.
Plant your roots in it
Establishing oneself in the land, making it a part of one's life and identity.
Dusty head lights dance with your boots in it (dirt)
The imagery of the dusty headlights and boots shows the connection between the people and the land–they are a part of it, and it is a part of them.
You write her name on it
Claiming the land as one's own, making it special and unique to oneself.
Spin your tires on it
Asserting one's control over the land, making it bend to one's will.
Build your corn field, whiskey Bonfires on it (dirt)
Enjoying the land, making something of value from it, and celebrating that with close friends and family.
You bet your life on it
Taking risks and putting faith in the land, trusting it to support you and those you love.
Its that elm shade Red roads clay you grew up on That plowed up ground That your dad Damned his luck on That post game party field You circled up on
The importance of familial history in one's relationship with the land. Family stories, traditions, and experiences are all tied up in the land, making it a part of one's identity.
And when it rains You get stuck on Drift a cloud back Behind county roads That you run up The mud on her jeans that she peeled off And hung up
The way that the land can sometimes be challenging, but those challenges only make it more special and worth fighting for. Memories of overcoming difficulties are woven into the fabric of the land itself.
Her blue eyed Summer time smile Looks so good that it hurts
The beauty of the natural world, and how it can sometimes cause feelings of longing and sorrow in people.
Makes you wanna build A 10 percent down White picket fence house on this dirt
The desire to build something permanent and lasting on the land, to make it a home that you will cherish for years to come.
You’ve mixed some sweat with it Taken a shovel to it You’ve stuck some crosses and some painted Goal posts through it (dirt)
The hard work and dedication that goes into making the land productive and meaningful. It becomes a part of you, and you become a part of it.
You know you came from it (dirt) And some day you’ll return to
The feeling of belonging to the land, and the knowledge that it will always be a part of you. No matter where life takes you, you will always carry the land with you, wherever you go.
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: Christopher G. Tompkins, Rodney Dale Clawson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheHenderson31
I agree with many of the people on here (wishinifishin517, adam Kenigsberg ex..) this is a great song and for ppl who says its not "Country music" you couldn't be far from WRONG!! In my 34 years on this earth I've heard every type of country song there is and TWO things are deeply rooted in this type of music. 1.) IT tells a story... and this one does. who can't listen to this song and think about the land you grew up on and all the things that have happened while growing up there. playing in the sand, riding your bikes with friends, getting muddy when your out spinning tires in the grass - pissing your parents off... that's what this song represents. and 2.) It takes you back to that place. Like I said before , it takes you back to a place you grew up just take the lyrics
You get your hands in it, plant your roots in it
Dusty head lights dance with your boots in it
(Dirt, dirt, dirt...)
You write her name on it, spin your tires on it
Build your corn field, whiskey bonfires on it
(Dirt)
You bet your life on it
(Yeah)
It's that elm shade, red rust clay you grew up on
That plowed up ground that your dad damned his luck on
That postgame party field you circle up on
And when it rains you get stuck on
Drift a cloud back behind county roads that you run up
The mud on her jeans that she peeled off and hung up
Her blue eyed summertime smile looks so good that it hurts
Makes you wanna build a ten percent down white picket fence house on this dirt
This is one of my favorite songs by Florida Georgia line just because of the lyrics and the story it tells. Every song in country has its story whether its sad or happy, about heart ache or going out to drink to ease that pain or ... growing up in a place.. back in a time when everything was easier. and the memories are in the one place that can't be erased... the "Dirt" :)
@slytherinson7072
“ you know you came for it and some day you’ll return to it “.
R.I.P. Grandma
@cyberduntz
Slytherin Son ❤️❤️
@ShmoeLettuce
From it*
@michelleletbetter7715
Dam right Fly High Alk Angels!!!!!
@HingleMcCringle19
RIP
@miketecham8996
NOO
@GamecockRock90
If this song doesn't hit you right in the feels... you ain't got no feels
@TaylorBrown-kz5pq
Well said
@sondrakb2402
right
@austinarmers8827
this song gives me feels..