Johnny Cash
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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Quit my job, flipped off the boss, took my name off the payroll
Screw you, man
Picked up my cell, rang my baby's bell, said, "I'm three miles from home."
I said, "Sugar, why don't you put on that sun dress I like so much?
Wait out by the road; I'm comin' to pick you up."
Throw your suitcase in the back
(Whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac
(Whoa)
Blastin' out to Johnny Cash
Headin' for the highway
Baby, we ain't ever comin' back
It's four hundred and sixty-seven miles to the outskirts of Las Vegas
What do you say we go get married by a preacher man who looks like Elvis?
Yeah, mama
Sugar, don't you worry 'bout tellin' your mama goodbye
We'll send her a souvenir postcard from the wild side
(Whoa)
Throw your suitcase in the back
(Whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac
(Whoa)
Blastin' out to Johnny Cash
Headin' for the highway
Baby, we ain't ever comin' back
(Whoa)
Throw your suitcase in the back
(Whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac
(Whoa)
Blastin' out to Johnny Cash
Headin' for the highway
Baby, we ain't ever comin' back
Suey
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
Hear that train a-comin', rollin' 'round the bend
(Whoa)
The man in black gonna rock your ass again
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
The lyrics to Johnny Cash by Jason Aldean tell the story of a man who quits his job and decides to hit the road with his girlfriend. He starts by telling his boss that he's done with the job and then calls his girlfriend to tell her to put on her favorite sun dress because he's coming to pick her up. They throw her suitcase in the back of his Pontiac and head out on the highway while listening to Johnny Cash. During their road trip, they decide to get married by an Elvis look-alike preacher in Las Vegas. The song ends with an ode to Johnny Cash and a nod to his famous song "Folsom Prison Blues."
This song captures the essence of freedom and the desire to escape from the mundane routines of life. The singer of the song feels tied down by his job and decides to break free, not caring about the consequences. He chooses to start living in the moment and not worry about what the future holds. The song also portrays a sense of adventure, as the couple embarks on a road trip to Las Vegas and gets married on a whim.
Line by Line Meaning
Quit my job, flipped off the boss, took my name off the payroll
I resigned from my job, insulted my boss, and requested to be removed from the payroll.
Picked up my cell, rang my baby's bell, said, "I'm three miles from home."
I called my lover and told them that I am just 3 miles away from home.
I said, "Sugar, why don't you put on that sun dress I like so much?
Wait out by the road; I'm comin' to pick you up."
I asked my lover to wear their favorite sundress and wait on the road as I am coming to pick them up.
(Whoa)
Throw your suitcase in the back
(Whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac
(Whoa)
Blastin' out to Johnny Cash
Headin' for the highway
Baby, we ain't ever comin' back
I gassed up the car, loaded our suitcase in the back, and played Johnny Cash's music while we are heading for the highway without any intention of coming back.
It's four hundred and sixty-seven miles to the outskirts of Las Vegas
What do you say we go get married by a preacher man who looks like Elvis?
Yeah, mama
It is a 467-mile drive to the outskirts of Las Vegas, and I suggested that we can get married by a preacher who looks like Elvis. My lover agreed.
Sugar, don't you worry 'bout tellin' your mama goodbye
We'll send her a souvenir postcard from the wild side
I asked my lover not to worry about saying goodbye to their mother as we will send her a postcard from our destination.
(Whoa)
Throw your suitcase in the back
(Whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac
(Whoa)
Blastin' out to Johnny Cash
Headin' for the highway
Baby, we ain't ever comin' back
I gassed up the car, loaded our suitcase in the back, and played Johnny Cash's music while we are heading for the highway without any intention of coming back.
Suey
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
Hear that train a-comin', rollin' 'round the bend
(Whoa)
The man in black gonna rock your ass again
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
(Whoa)
The song ends with the sound of a distant train and a reference to Johnny Cash's famous song, 'Folsom Prison Blues', indicating that he'll rock our ass again.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION
Written by: RODNEY DALE N CLAWSON, VICKY MCGEHEE, JOHN D. RICH
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