Stone Cold Daddy-O
Jonny Fritz Lyrics
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Nothin′ to do for the rest of my life
But kick back and let it go by
Waitin' on the tempeture to drop
And spendin' my days in a weldin′ shop
And drinkin′ that beer and smokin' those crops
Wishin′ I was fishin' on the river tops
A pot-belly flat-footed fool
Kicked out of the navy and kicked out of school
And now I′m workin' just like a mule
Daydreamin′ 'bout women in a swimmin' pool
Man I′ve got nothin′ to do for the rest of my life
But kick back and let it go by
And if you listen to me one time you can't tell me I
Ain′t a stone cold daddy-o till the day I die
I drive a Buick with the blistered hood
And I've got the tallest grass in the neighborhood
I spend my money like a poor man should
Faster than the debt collector could
I need a cure for the stars in my eyes
I′m feelin' bluer than than the southern skies
Sure as Hell I always come to the surprise
Any time that I ever get recognized
Man I′ve got nothin' to do for the rest of my life
But kick back and let it go by
And if you listen to me one time you can't tell me I
Ain′t a stone cold daddy-o till the day I die
Stone cold daddy-o till the day I die
Stone cold daddy-o till the day I die
Stone cold daddy-o till the day I die
The lyrics of Jonny Fritz's song "Stone Cold Daddy-O" convey a sense of resigned contentment with a mundane existence. The singer of the song declares that he has nothing to do for the rest of his life, and is okay with just "kicking back and letting [it] go by." He spends his days working in a welding shop, waiting for the temperature to drop, and indulging in beer and marijuana while daydreaming about fishing on the river tops and women in swimming pools. The singer is a pot-bellied, flat-footed fool who has been kicked out of the Navy and school, and now spends his days working like a mule. Despite this, he insists that he is a "stone cold daddy-o till the day [he] dies," implying that he takes pride in his laid-back, uneventful life.
The song seems to celebrate a certain type of Americana, one that values simplicity and contentment over ambition and achievement. The singer's focus on small pleasures like fishing and drinking beer suggests a rejection of the frenzied pursuit of success that characterizes so much of modern life. There is a sense of nostalgia to the song, as the singer longs for a simpler time when his aspirations were modest and he had not yet been pushed out into the world. Ultimately, "Stone Cold Daddy-O" is a tribute to the idea that a fulfilling life can be found in the most unassuming of places, and that sometimes the best course of action is simply to let go and enjoy the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
And I′ve got nothin' to do for the rest of my life, no
I have absolutely no plans or goals for the rest of my life.
Nothin′ to do for the rest of my life
I have no aspirations or activities to occupy my time for the remainder of my life.
But kick back and let it go by
My plan is to relax and passively experience life without actively pursuing any particular goals.
Waitin' on the tempeture to drop
I am waiting for the weather to become more favorable or comfortable for me.
And spendin' my days in a weldin′ shop
I spend my days working in a welding shop.
And drinkin′ that beer and smokin' those crops
I entertain myself by drinking beer and smoking marijuana.
Wishin′ I was fishin' on the river tops
I fantasize about fishing on scenic and peaceful river locations.
A pot-belly flat-footed fool
I am a physically unremarkable or unattractive person, and I act foolishly or childishly despite being an adult.
Kicked out of the navy and kicked out of school
I have been expelled or discharged from both the military and educational institutions.
And now I′m workin' just like a mule
I am working tirelessly and without complaint, like a pack animal.
Daydreamin′ 'bout women in a swimmin' pool
I frequently indulge in idle fantasies or daydreams about attractive women in swimming pools.
Man I′ve got nothin′ to do for the rest of my life
I have no significant plans, goals, or ambitions for the duration of my life.
But kick back and let it go by
My primary objective is to lead a lazy, laid-back life without actively pursuing any particular goals.
And if you listen to me one time you can't tell me I
I am confident that my attitude and lifestyle are highly enjoyable and fulfilling.
Ain′t a stone cold daddy-o till the day I die
I have a cool and carefree personality which I believe makes me highly desirable and admirable.
I drive a Buick with the blistered hood
I own and operate a vehicle that is in poor or rundown condition.
And I've got the tallest grass in the neighborhood
The grass on my property is longer and more unkempt than that of my neighbors.
I spend my money like a poor man should
Despite being financially strained, I focus on enjoying my money to the fullest extent possible.
Faster than the debt collector could
I spend my money quickly and recklessly, leaving me with outstanding debts or bills.
I need a cure for the stars in my eyes
I frequently experience unrealistic and idealistic fantasies about my life and future.
I′m feelin' bluer than than the southern skies
I am feeling extremely sad or melancholy, like the blue skies of the southern United States.
Sure as Hell I always come to the surprise
Despite being predictable or unchanging, I am always caught off guard or surprised by various events or circumstances.
Any time that I ever get recognized
Whenever I receive attention or recognition, I am invariably surprised or taken aback.
Stone cold daddy-o till the day I die
I believe that I am a cool, admirable, and carefree person until the day of my eventual death.
Writer(s): James E Cousins
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