Born in the bush, Corryong, Victoria, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains high country is where Lee's life began. The son of a truck driver and later multi-platinum recording artist Ray Kernaghan, Lee spent his formative years growing up in the Riverina country of Southern NSW. Lee's Grandfather was a third generation drover of sheep and cattle and his experiences on the road with his Pop ran deep, producing a string of hits that began with the release of his first album the ARIA award winning " Outback Club" in 1992. His first number one hit "Boys from the Bush" became an anthem, a celebration of a way of life that would change the face of Australian country music forever.
Lee Kernaghan has dominated the charts with successive hit albums including "Three Chain Road", "1959", "Hat Town" and "Electric Rodeo" making him Hit Maker of the Decade and creating a new musical landscape along the way. He has done to country music in Australia what Garth Brooks did in the USA..... he blurred the line and took country music out of the box that it had existed in for decades.... He added a spectacular live show and along the way has sold over one million albums, won 24 Golden Guitars, 3 Aria Awards, 21 number 1 hits, 8 hit albums and now with the release of his 9th album 'Spirit of the Bush' he's done it again, his stellar career continues
Dirt
Lee Kernaghan Lyrics
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Way off the highways is a place that we love,
Dirt!
Cause every weekend, its what we wait here for,
Dust, rocks,
Slam your foot to the floor!
Chorus:
Dirt! Ive got it all over me,
If you know what I mean!
Dirt! I dig it, I dig it,
Can help to love the way it feels
When we do it in the dirt!
The secret spark, nobody knows,
Well make a cap out of brigalow.
Dirt!
Roll out the swag, on the sand,
Were getting down and dirty,
All the dirty we get!
Chorus:
If you know what I mean!
Dirt! I dig it, I dig it,
Can help to love the way it feels
When we do it in the dirt!
We get that minute, every chance we get,
Its not too much, that we havent done yet!
Chorus:
Dirt! Ive got it all over me,
Im coming in a good time,
If you know what I mean!
Dirt! I dig it, I dig it,
Can help to love the way it feels
When we do it in the dirt!
Lee Kernaghan's "Dirt" is an upbeat, energetic song that celebrates the joy of getting out of the city and experiencing the rugged beauty of the Australian outback. The lyrics describe a group of friends who head out to a remote location, away from the highways and deep in the scrub, where they revel in the dirt, dust, and rocks that surround them. They drive fast, slam their foot to the floor, and roll out their swag on the sand, getting down and dirty in the process.
The chorus of the song, "Dirt! I've got it all over me, I'm covered in a good time, If you know what I mean! Dirt! I dig it, I dig it, Can't help but love the way it feels When we do it in the dirt!" expresses the thrill of being out in the wild, away from the constraints of urban life, and experiencing the freedom and joy that come with being immersed in nature. The "secret spark" that the lyrics mention is a reference to the camaraderie and connection that is felt by the group of friends who share this experience.
Overall, "Dirt" is a celebration of the rugged, wild, and untamed beauty of the Australian outback, and the joy and camaraderie that come with getting out there and experiencing it firsthand.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the back block, deep in the scrub,
We are in a remote location away from civilization.
Way off the highways is a place that we love,
We have found a special spot that we cherish, far from the main roads.
Dirt!
We embrace the earthy and natural surroundings.
Cause every weekend, it’s what we wait here for,
We eagerly anticipate spending our weekends immersing ourselves in this location.
Dust, rocks, …
We enjoy the rough and rugged terrain with its loose particles and stones.
Slam your foot to the floor!
We drive our vehicles with great enthusiasm on this unforgiving ground.
Dirt! I’ve got it all over me,
We are completely covered in dirt, but we don't mind it.
I’m covered in a good time,
We are having a blast and making memories.
If you know what I mean!
We know that not everyone understands our love for this place.
Dirt! I dig it, I dig it,
We really enjoy and appreciate everything about this location.
Can help to love the way it feels
Being in this environment gives us a certain kind of pleasure.
When we do it in the dirt!
We fully engage in all the activities that are available in this area.
The secret spark, nobody knows,
There is something about this place that we can't quite put into words.
We’ll make a cap out of brigalow.
We are resourceful and will use what we can find in this area.
Roll out the swag, on the sand,
We are settling in for the night and making ourselves comfortable on the ground.
We’re getting down and dirty,
We are embracing the rugged and raw aspects of this location.
All the dirty we get!
We don't mind getting dirty and enjoy every moment of it.
We get that minute, every chance we get,
We take advantage of every opportunity to come to this special place.
It’s not too much, that we haven’t done yet!
We've explored and experienced a lot, but there's still so much more to discover and enjoy.
Dirt! I’ve got it all over me,
We are still wearing the noticeable aftermath of our time spent in this place.
I’m coming in a good time,
We are in high spirits and enjoying ourselves.
If you know what I mean!
We know that not everyone would find the same joy in this location that we do.
Dirt! I dig it, I dig it,
We love everything about this place and will always return.
Can help to love the way it feels
Being surrounded by nature's elements brings us a certain sense of satisfaction.
When we do it in the dirt!
We take full advantage of the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities and immerse ourselves in the environment.
Writer(s): Lee Raymond Kernaghan Copyright: Orient Pacific Music Pty Ltd.
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Iain B
on Hat Town
Intro
I was born in a hat town
Raised on the Warrego
It’s hot out here but you tough it out
Like an old Brigalow
From the back of the Channel country
Across the western plains
The roads are straight and dusty
And the folks are much the same
Chorus:
Roots run strong deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
Well it might be Thargominda; Might be Barky Downs
Theres a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Stocking out in the heat haze, half mile 60 zone
Just a rag tag bunch of buildings made of wood and tin and stone
Theres a swag with stories, most of them are true
How the locals pass the hat around and pull each other through
Chorus
Instrumental
Well we're roustabouts and drovers; we're bushies tried and true
And we're out here for the long haul; not just blowin' through
Roots run strong and deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
From the back of the Channel Country, and across the Dusty Downs
There's a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Yeah
Todelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Yodelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Please delete earlier comment which misspelt Thargominda
Iain B
on Hat Town
Intro
I was born in a hat town
Raised on the Warrego
It’s hot out here but you tough it out
Like an old Brigalow
From the back of the Channel country
Across the western plains
The roads are straight and dusty
And the folks are much the same
Chorus:
Roots run strong deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
Well it might be Thargomind; Might be Barky Downs
Theres a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Stocking out in the heat haze, half mile 60 zone
Just a rag tag bunch of buildings made of wood and tin and stone
Theres a swag with stories, most of them are true
How the locals pass the hat around and pull each other through
Chorus
Instrumental
Well we're roustabouts and drovers; we're bushies tried and true
And we're out here for the long haul; not just blowin' through
Roots run strong and deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
From the back of the Channel Country, and across the Dusty Downs
There's a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Yeah
Todelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Yodelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town