Sumter County Friday Night
Lee Brice Lyrics


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Jeep tires burn my driveway black,
Got my John Deere hat turned back.
Brother says there's gonna be a fight,
Sumter County Friday Night.

One black eye and two teeth later,
Sumter High and the Lakewood gators
Brandy May, Nancy Bean,
Waiting at the Dairy Queen!
Jump in the back, take down the top,
28 minutes to Sparkle Berry Swamp.
Come over here give me a kiss,
Lord don't make it no better than this!

[Chorus]
Red dirt roads and big tire toys,
Country girls and redneck boys,
Carolina moon is big and bright,
Sumter County Friday Night!

Fred Johnson just opened up his fields,
Change of plans ain't no big deal.
Hundered fifty cell phones ring,
Everybody's talking about the same thing!
Wedgefield Road south of town,
Go 13 miles then slow it down,
Radar trap, Barney Fife,
Don't hold that brown bag up to high!

[Chorus]

Tailgates down around the fire,
New shotgun can't wait to try her.
Beer can targets in the air,
Duck boots are the thing to wear.
Cow tippin', skinny dipping,
Bring your own 'cause you can't have mine.
Don't start out looking for trouble,
But oh the trouble we can find!

On

Red dirt roads and big tire toys,
Country girls and redneck boys,
Carolina moon is big and bright,




Sumter County Friday Night,
Sumter County Friday Night!

Overall Meaning

Lee Brice's song Sumter County Friday Night is a nostalgic ode to the joy of growing up in a rural Southern town. The song sets the scene with vivid imagery of Jeep tires leaving skid marks on the singer's driveway, and the distinctive look of his John Deere hat. The anticipation is palpable as the singer's brother warns him of an upcoming fight on Sumter County Friday Night.


As the song progresses, the singer recounts the events of the evening; including a physical altercation that leaves him with a black eye and two missing teeth. He also references the local high schools, Sumter High and Lakewood Gators, and two girls named Brandy May and Nancy Bean, who are waiting for them at the Dairy Queen. The group sets off in a Jeep with the top down, heading towards the Sparkle Berry Swamp, with the Carolina moon shining bright overhead.


The chorus of the song reinforces the sense of community and camaraderie that defines this small town lifestyle, with mentions of big tire toys, country girls, and redneck boys. The song paints a picture of youthful abandon, with references to shotgun shooting, beer can targets, and skinny dipping.


Overall, Sumter County Friday Night celebrates the small-town way of life, where friends and family come together to blow off steam and have a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

Jeep tires burn my driveway black,
The sound of the Jeep tires scorching the pavement are the calling to let everyone know they are about to enjoy an adventure-filled night.


Got my John Deere hat turned back.
Donning a John Deere hat, turned back, is the perfect way to prepare oneself for some action this Friday night, Sumter County style.


Brother says there's gonna be a fight,
The brother seems to have inside information about a possible tussle or they have witnessed something in the making, that might turn out nasty a Sumter county friday night.


Sumter County Friday Night.
Welcome to Sumter County Friday night, where the fun never stops and the excitement never ends.


One black eye and two teeth later,
The current exchange might lead to physical confrontations, with someone facing the loss of two teeth later and someone sporting a black eye.


Sumter High and the Lakewood gators
Two rival high schools, Sumter High and Lakewood gators, are most likely on their best competitive behavior when they've arranged a meetup on a Sumter County Friday night.


Brandy May, Nancy Bean,
Two famous local ladies, Brandy May and Nancy Bean, might be waiting at that corner, chilling away the night.


Waiting at the Dairy Queen!
Dairy queen remains the town's most famous drive-thru and hangout spot for the partygoers where Brandy May and Nancy Bean are waiting.


Jump in the back, take down the top,
The Jeep's top is down while the travelers jump in the car's backmost seat, all set to hit the track and make a grand entrance in the party zone.


28 minutes to Sparkle Berry Swamp.
The trip will take around 28 minutes to reach the famous Sparkle berry swamp, which is most likely the destination for the night where the revelers can enjoy festival food, drinks, and overall ambiance.


Come over here give me a kiss,
Passions are flaring up as someone is asking for a kiss, and the moon seems to be shining brightly to set the right mood.


Lord don't make it no better than this!
Life seems to be offering an abundance of excitement and fun, and there's nothing more anyone could ask for on this Sumter County Friday night.


Red dirt roads and big tire toys,
Scenic red dirt roads are the first things everyone notices when they venture out for adventures in the deep south, accompanied by eye-catching rides with big tires as their toys.


Country girls and redneck boys,
The south is famous for its charming country girls and unapologetic redneck boys who are becoming the primary attraction at many such exciting events like Sumter County Friday night.


Carolina moon is big and bright,
The perfectly shining moon in Carolina sky is setting the perfect mood on this Sumter County Friday night.


Sumter County Friday Night!
The delight and excitement of Sumter County Friday night are truly something worth experiencing, with so many stories and memories to make.


Fred Johnson just opened up his fields,
Fred Johnson, a local farmer, has probably opened up his fields after hours to let the party goers make the most of their Friday night.


Change of plans ain't no big deal.
A sudden change of plans is no biggie as it happens all the time on such festive occasions, and party-goers are usually open to any such twists or turns of fate.


Hundred fifty cell phones ring,
As the news of the open field spreads like wildfire, everyone starts ringing up their friends, family, and acquaintances to make sure everyone knows about the newest party hot spot in town.


Everybody's talking about the same thing!
The partygoers have found a common topic now, and everyone is discussing the latest hot spot, which is Fred Johnson's freshly opened fields on this Sumter County Friday night.


Wedgefield Road south of town,
The revelers will take Wedgefield road south of the town, a scenic road famous among the locals for a laid-back and chill vibe.


Go 13 miles then slow it down,
Traveling 13 miles on this road would lead them to the real party zone, and hence, they are advised to slow it down, relishing every moment of the adventure.


Radar trap, Barney Fife,
As they travel through this city tonight, they are advised to follow the traffic rules and avoid getting a ticket from the notorious Barney Fife, and stay safe.


Don't hold that brown bag up too high!
They're carrying brown bags with them, and they're advised not to bring them out as it could get them in trouble with the police department.


Tailgates down around the fire,
The tailgates are down as everyone has parked in the designated spot with the ground clearance system adjusted to accommodate for a bonfire to sit around.


New shotgun can't wait to try her.
Someone is really excited to fire their new shotgun and let everyone know how they feel powerful and alive in this moment.


Beer can targets in the air,
The beer cans are regularly flying around in the air, as people shoot them one after another, and it's becoming quite the spectacle as the night progresses.


Duck boots are the thing to wear.
The revelers are sporting duck boots, a perfect choice for muddy and swampy areas as they attend parties deep into the swamps of Sumter County.


Cow tippin', skinny dipping,
The revelers might indulge themselves in some fun-filled cow tipping or skinny dipping or something equally adventurous as it's part of the Sumter County Friday night's charm.


Bring your own 'cause you can't have mine.
They have come prepared with their own stuff, and they are in no mood to share. It's best to bring your stuff on this Sumter County Friday night as everything is in short supply.


Don't start out looking for trouble,
One should be better off by not looking for any trouble, as there's already tons of fun and adventure going on, and no need to add more by starting a ruckus.


But oh the trouble we can find!
Trouble always tends to find those who aren't looking for it, and on this Sumter County Friday night, some people might end up in a bit of unintended trouble.


Sumter County Friday Night!
Another reminder that this is Sumter County Friday night, and it's a time of excitement, fun, and adventure that nobody wants to miss.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON MCELROY, LEE BRICE

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