There are several artists with this name: 1. an American country singer, 2.… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with this name: 1. an American country singer, 2. an American jazz musician, 3. a British oboist, 4. a Colombian latin music singer.

1) John Anderson (born December 13, 1954 in Apopka, Florida) is a country singer and musician. He scored hits in the early 1980s with songs such as "Swingin'," "Your Lyin' Blue Eyes," "Black Sheep" and the Billy Joe Shaver-composed "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal." His career hit a dry spell for several years until 1991, when his single "Straight Tequila Night" came out. Subsequent hits included "Money In The Bank" and "Seminole Wind." The latter would become Florida's unofficial state anthem.

Anderson makes his home in Smithville, Tennessee, approximately 50 miles southeast of Nashville.

John started his career off with songs like "Just at dawn" "Swoop Down Sweet Jesus" and "What Did I Promise Her Last Night" on Ace Of Heart Records and produced by Earl Richards who also was producing Wild Bill Emerson the writer of Just At Dawn and Swoop down Sweet Jesus

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2) American jazz trumpeter (1921–1974).

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3) British principal oboist with major orchestras like L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, BBC Symphony and Philharmonia orchestras. Also professor for oboe at the Royal College of Music, London. He has recorded many albums of classical music, but also participated on movie soundtracks and pop music recordings.

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4) Latin musician born in Colombia and living in Florida now, see Spanish wiki version.

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5) For the lead singer of the British prog rock band Yes see Jon Anderson.

Country 'Til I Die
John Anderson Lyrics

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I got an invite to a Saturday night
Shindig way up town
You know old John likes to have his fun
I couldn't turn a party down

The band was playing some highfalutin music
I'd never heard before
Everybody there seemed to like it a lot

But I was headed for the door

Then somebody had the nerve, to call in orderves
Like something from a real bad dream
On my dish was a little piece of fish
Some rice and three green peas

I've never had a taste for the social graces
The way some folks do
I've got problems, doctor can you solve 'em
Would you give me a clue

He said I can't treat a man in your condition
As he looked me in the eye
All I see, is John you'll be
Country 'til you die

[Chorus:]

Country 'til you die
Every bone in your body is countrified
It runs in the family, and you can say that with pride
It's in the way you look, the way you walk and talk

Down to the truck you drive
You're just gonna be country 'til you die

Overall Meaning

In John Anderson's song "Country ‘Til I Die," he sings about his love for country living and his struggle to fit into high society. He receives an invitation for a party in the city and decides to attend. However, upon arrival, he feels out of place with the "highfalutin" music and fancy food. He muses about his distaste for the social graces and his preference for down-home country living. Anderson seeks advice from a doctor who simply tells him that he sees John staying true to his country roots and never assimilating into city culture.

The lyrics convey Anderson’s pride in his country roots, despite feeling like an outsider in a more upscale environment. He makes it clear that his love for country living is hereditary and deep-rooted in his identity. The song also acknowledges the societal pressure to conform to city life and the importance of staying true to oneself.

Overall, the song speaks to the idea that one's upbringing and values are pivotal to their identity, and that it's okay to be different and not conform to societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

I got an invite to a Saturday night Shindig way up town
I received an invitation to a party uptown on a Saturday night.

You know old John likes to have his fun I couldn't turn a party down
I am a person who likes to have a good time and couldn't reject the invitation.

The band was playing some highfalutin music I'd never heard before Everybody there seemed to like it a lot But I was headed for the door
The band was playing some music that was unfamiliar to me and seemed to please the crowd, but I was leaving the party.

Then somebody had the nerve, to call in orderves Like something from a real bad dream On my dish was a little piece of fish Some rice and three green peas
Someone had the audacity to serve hors d'oeuvres that looked inedible, and on my plate was a tiny piece of fish, some rice, and three green peas.

I've never had a taste for the social graces The way some folks do I've got problems, doctor can you solve 'em Would you give me a clue
I never developed a liking for society's mannerisms like others. I have some challenges in my life, and I am seeking a doctor's opinion for a resolution or hints on finding one.

He said I can't treat a man in your condition As he looked me in the eye All I see, is John you'll be Country 'til you die
The doctor told me that he cannot help me if I remain in this state of mind - he looked me in the eye and saw that I'll always be a country person deep down.

[Chorus:] Country 'til you die Every bone in your body is countrified It runs in the family, and you can say that with pride It's in the way you look, the way you walk and talk Down to the truck you drive You're just gonna be country 'til you die
The chorus affirms that I will always be a person with a country's traits; it runs in my family, and it's something to be proud of. My behavior, the way I appear, speak or even my truck signify my dedicated patriotism for my homeland.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD F. SETSER, JOHN DAVID ANDERSON, TROY HAROLD SEALS

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