Florida Georgia Line was formed in 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee as a cover band. In December 2011, they signed to the Big Loud label and in 2012, they released their second EP, It'z Just What We Do, which charted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Then then signed with Republic Nashville, part of Big Machine Records[9] and released Anything Goes (2014), Dig Your Roots (2016), Can't Say I Ain't Country (2019), and Life Rolls On (2021).
Dirt
Florida Georgia Line Lyrics
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Dusty head light 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)
You bet your life on it, yeah
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
You 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 someday you'll return to this
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
(Dirt)
You know you came from it (dirt)
And someday you'll return to this
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
Makes you wanna build a ten percent down white picket fence house on this dirt
You know you came from it
Yeah, and someday you'll return to it
The song "Dirt" by Florida Georgia Line is a celebration of the land where the band members grew up. The lyrics speak to the deep connection that people can have with the place they call home, particularly the earth beneath their feet. The repetition of the word “dirt” throughout the song serves to underscore this connection and the importance of a sense of place in one's life.
In the first verse, the lyrics describe various ways people interact with the soil around them, from planting roots to spinning tires to building bonfires. The second verse builds on this theme, describing the specific terrain on which the band members grew up, with its elm trees, red rust clay, and plowed up grounds. The third verse speaks to the way the land shapes our memories, with mentions of postgame parties and the mud on a girl's jeans.
Overall, "Dirt" is a powerful ode to the land that shapes us, physically and emotionally. It's a reminder of the importance of having a sense of place and a connection to the earth beneath our feet.
Line by Line Meaning
You get your hands in it, plant your roots in it
Dusty head light dance with your boots in it
(Dirt)
The experience of working with soil and dedicating oneself to the land provides people with a sense of purpose and connection to nature that helps them to truly flourish.
You write her name on it, spin your tires on it
Build your corn field whiskey bonfires on it
(Dirt)
People often use the land as a reference point for important memories or milestones - this can involve playful activities like spinning tires, as well as more meaningful traditions, such as gathering around a bonfire with loved ones.
You bet your life on it, yeah
The land represents a vital source of stability and security, with people often staking their livelihoods and futures on the success of their agricultural or homesteading pursuits.
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
The land serves as a backdrop for many important moments in people's lives and memories, from casual gatherings and sporting events, to romantic moments shared with loved ones.
You 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 someday you'll return to this
The land is something that people work hard to cultivate and shape, often imbuing it with personal meaning and symbolism, while also recognizing its fundamental importance to their past, present, and future.
Makes you wanna build a ten percent down white picket fence house on this dirt
The land is so evocative and meaningful to people that they often feel an intense desire to build a life on it - to create a home that embodies the values and experiences they treasure most.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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..