Twisted
Ford Colt Lyrics

Oh oh oh oh
No interpretation required.

It ain't rained in a month
Times are tough in the small town

Mama done took a job part time at the five and dime
The singer's mother has taken up a part-time job to help the family financially.

Lord, times is hard, Daddy's pride is really hurtin', feelin' less than a man
The artist's father is feeling powerless to improve the family's financial situation.

Workin' dark to dark, how much more can he stand?
The artist's father is working long hours in order to support his family.

I ain't never seen him cry now I'm seventeen
The singer has never seen his father cry despite the difficult times

Quarterback, first train, gave my high school ring
The singer is a successful high school student, happy and in love.

To the prettiest little girl, green eyes and red hair.
The artist has given his high school ring to his girlfriend with the green eyes and red hair.

I think I might ask her to marry me tonight at the fair.
The artist is considering proposing and getting married to his high school girlfriend.

I ain't never been so torn, should I stay or leave?
The artist is struggling with the decision to leave his small town for a brighter future.

Get out of this small town, am I lettin' 'em down?
The singer is worried about disappointing his family and community if he leaves.

I could even play ball somewhere in the fall, Live the big city life, I guess I could have it all
The artist is considering leaving for college and playing sports, potentially living a glamorous big city life.

Lord, I'm twisted, I feel the stress that's hangin' on me,
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by the choices and pressure he feels.

And all this pain in my family they all depend on me.
The singer is feeling the weight of his family's financial struggles on his shoulders.

Man, how do you decide between real life and a dream?
The singer is struggling to decide between staying where he is, and chasing his dreams.

Lovin' ya Ma and Pa, ya girl, and ya team
The artist loves his family, girlfriend, and sports team.

Trying to figure out the next move to make,
The artist is struggling to figure out his next steps.

Trying to figure out the right road to take.
The singer is trying to figure out the best direction for his future.

Dying to get out, but still afraid to roam.
The singer wants to leave his small town, but is also scared of the unknown.

Is it wrong to wanna leave the only place I've known?
The artist is questioning whether it's wrong to want to leave his hometown.

Life as I know it is just simple and plain:
The artist's life has been simple and routine.

Chores, school, and practice, everyday is the same.
The artist's everyday life consists of chores, school, and sports practice.

I'm tired of the routine and everyone knowing me.
The singer is tired of living a predictable life where he is well-known.

I'm dreaming of everything the t.v. is showing me.
The artist is dreaming of a more glamorous life that he sees on television.

They promised me a full ride to UCLA,
The singer has been given the opportunity to attend college at UCLA.

But that's a whole 'nother world for small town G.A.
The singer is from a small town in Georgia and is apprehensive about moving to a completely new world.

Lord, I'm askin', I hope you hear my prayer
The singer is asking for guidance from a higher power.

'Cause I'm torn between here and what I see over there
The artist is struggling with wanting to leave his hometown and his worries about leaving.

I pray someway that you could give me a sign
The artist prays for a sign to help him with his decision.

Tell me which way to go 'cause I sure don't know
The singer is lost and unsure of what to do.

Lord, we're one win away from winning it all,
The singer's sports team is close to winning a big game.

And I'm a plane flight away from seeing my first ball
The artist is excited to visit a big city and watch a professional sports game.

I can finally see the ocean and stars of Hollywood
The artist is excited to experience new places and things.

Say bye to this damn farm, get a tattoo on my arm
The artist is excited at the prospect of leaving his family's farm and getting a tattoo.

Forget these dirt roads and the way I was raised
The singer is ready to leave behind his humble upbringing.

Chase the bright lights of the California nights
The artist is excited to chase the bright lights of a big city.

Sports cars and sushi is all I see
The singer is envisioning a glamorous life with sports cars and fine sushi.

When I order some sweet tea they start laughin' at me
The singer feels like an outsider in a big city when people laugh at him for ordering sweet tea.

Boy, this new life ain't what I thought it would be
The singer is let down by the realities of his new life.

Maybe the city life ain't made for me
The artist is questioning whether he is cut out for the big city lifestyle.

Now I'm wishing I was fishin' on the lake with Dad,
The artist is realizing that he misses simple pleasures and spending time with his family.

And starting to realize being country ain't bad
The singer is starting to appreciate his country roots.

I miss that ol' farm and that red-headed girl
The singer misses his family's farm and his girlfriend with the red hair.

Waking up before the sun to help Daddy get it done.
The artist misses waking up early to help his father with chores on the farm.

I'm packed and headed back to the place I was born
The artist has decided to return to his hometown.

Proud to be country and no longer torn
The artist is proud of his country roots and has found peace with his decision to return.

This song is for everybody, no matter whether you're from a small town,
The song is meant for everyone, regardless of where they come from.

The hood, the big city, it don't matter everybody's got their dreams they wanna follow
Everyone has dreams that they want to pursue.

Some people are ashamed of where they're from, they don't know where they're supposed to be
Some people feel shame about their roots and struggle to find their place in the world.

Everybody find your place in life, be proud of who you are
The singer encourages everyone to find their place and be proud of themselves.

Don't let nothing hold you back
The singer encourages everyone to pursue their dreams without any limitations.

Just bring me home
The artist wants to go back to his hometown.

I'm twisted, so twisted
The artist is feeling conflicted and confused.

I'm so twisted
The singer is incredibly conflicted.

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
The singer is unsure about his future.

If I should wait or should I go, I just don't know
The artist is unsure whether to wait or leave his hometown.