Country Road
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My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Back to the place where I come from
My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Just how long have I been gone?
Lord, take me home
Ooh, Lord, take me home

I say bye to my folks as I pack my clothes
Mama don't cry, I was born to go
You gon' see my name in the big city lights
And daddy, you know your boy will be alright
I thought the big city life was the place for me
But things ain't always what they cracked up to be
Fell flat on my back, searchin' for my soul
Now I'm headed back down my country road

My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Back to the place where I come from
My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Just how long have I been gone?
Lord, take me home
Ooh, Lord, take me home

Get on down the road now
A cul-de-sac and a U-Haul
I'm gonna make it back to Georgia 'fore the dew fall
A six pack, and a half a pack of Pall Malls
Red wine, the kind that give ya lock jaw
Old tires ain't seen dirt roads in a while
But the grass getting green so I know I'm in the south
Old backwood fiend, man, there ain't no doubt
I was born in the south, go on take me to the house

My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Back to the place where I come from
My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Just how long have I been gone?
Lord, take me home

Thank God I was born in the south (born in the south)
Country folk gon' ride on out (ride on out)
Ooh, Lord take me home
Thank God I was raised in the south (raised in the south)
Country folk gon' ride on out (ride on out)

Now we're back roads cruising on a two path lane
Stopping by the field, checkin' out the sugar cane
Rollin' down by the creek, switch it off and just listen
Now roads ain't found on your navigation system
Stop and look at the deer track
Grabbin' me a beer from the back
30.06 by my side, can you feel that?
A right at the chicken pen
A left at the back lodge
We made it to the river and we never touch a black top

My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Back to the place where I come from
My country road take me home
Take me to the place where I was born
My country road take me home
Just how long have I been gone?
Lord, take me home

Thank God I was born in the south (born in the south)
Country folk gon' ride on out (ride on out)
Ooh, Lord take me home




Thank God I was raised in the south (raised in the south)
Country folk gon' ride on out (ride on out)

Overall Meaning

LACS's song Country Road is a tribute to the southern rural lifestyle and homecoming. The song is about a person who leaves their hometown to seek their fortune and finally realizes that it is time to return home. The lyrics are nostalgic and express the desire to go back to their roots to the place where they were born.


The song begins with a plea for the country road to take them home to the place of their origin. They are homesick and want to return to their roots where they feel they belong. The character is saying goodbye to their parents and assuring them that they will be alright in the big city. However, they realize that the city is not for them and decide to return to their hometown. In the second verse, the character describes their journey back home, stopping by fields, listening to nature, and enjoying the company of loved ones. The song ends with a tribute to the southern country lifestyle and the affirmation that they were born and raised in the south.


Line by Line Meaning

My country road take me home
I want to return to the place where I was born


Take me to the place where I was born
I want to go back to my roots


Back to the place where I come from
I want to go back to my hometown


Just how long have I been gone?
I've been away for a while and I miss home


Lord, take me home
I pray to God to take me back home


I say bye to my folks as I pack my clothes
I'm leaving my family behind to pursue my dreams


Mama don't cry, I was born to go
Mom, don't be sad, I was always meant to leave


You gon' see my name in the big city lights
I'm going to make a name for myself in the city


And daddy, you know your boy will be alright
Dad, don't worry, I'll be fine on my own


I thought the big city life was the place for me
I used to think the city was better than the country


But things ain't always what they cracked up to be
Reality is often different from what we expect


Fell flat on my back, searchin' for my soul
My city dreams left me feeling lost and confused


Now I'm headed back down my country road
I'm returning to my roots to find myself again


A cul-de-sac and a U-Haul
I'm moving back home with all my stuff


I'm gonna make it back to Georgia 'fore the dew fall
I want to get back home before it gets too late


Red wine, the kind that give ya lock jaw
I'm enjoying some strong wine while I'm back home


Old tires ain't seen dirt roads in a while
My car hasn't been on these roads in a long time


But the grass getting green so I know I'm in the south
The green grass is a sure sign that I'm back home


Thank God I was born in the south (born in the south)
I'm thankful for my southern roots


Country folk gon' ride on out (ride on out)
Us country people stick together


Now we're back roads cruising on a two path lane
I'm enjoying a leisurely drive on the country roads


Stopping by the field, checkin' out the sugar cane
I'm taking in the sights of home, like the sugar fields


Rollin' down by the creek, switch it off and just listen
I'm taking a moment to relax by the creek and enjoy the peace and quiet


Now roads ain't found on your navigation system
These are the hidden gems of the south you won't find on GPS


Stop and look at the deer track
I'm admiring the beauty of nature in my home


Grabbin' me a beer from the back
I'm indulging in the simple pleasures of being back home


30.06 by my side, can you feel that?
I'm enjoying the feeling of being back home and fully embracing my southern culture


We made it to the river and we never touch a black top
We got to the river without ever touching the main roads


Thank God I was raised in the south (raised in the south)
My southern upbringing made me who I am today


Country folk gon' ride on out (ride on out)
I'll always stick with my fellow southerners




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jared Ryan Sciullo, Justin Nicholas Spillner, Clay Sharpe, Brian King

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"Dear The Lacs,

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With immense gratitude,
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