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
Love Shack
Lee Kernaghan Lyrics
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Blowing up dust on an old back road, we'll get away fast and come back slow,
Drop the corn into the slot, common girl lets get lost.
Riding in my love shack, by my side, honeymoon suite in a 4WD.
High time, freedom bound, let your hair hang down,
Rocking up that bush track, n' out of reach, make the hills n take the beach.
Throw a mattress out the back, it's a love shack.
It's got a bit of a knock when you hit the toe, there's no place this rig won't go,
We'll cut across the back country, in a wide, brown land, just you and me.
Just a rollin' along in my getaway truck, my girls getting all fizzed up.
Riding in my love shack, by my side, honeymoon suite in a 4WD.
High time, freedom bound, let your hair hang down,
Rocking up that bush track, n' out of reach, make the hills n take the beach.
Throw a mattress out the back, it's a love shack.
Panel Van, with the tail gate down, an old tray back, dirty and brown.
Decked out convey, pleasure dome, rollin' along like a rollin' stone.
Riding in my love shack, by my side, honeymoon suite in a 4WD.
High time, freedom bound, let your hair hang down,
Rocking up that bush track, n' out of reach, make the hills n take the beach.
Throw a mattress out the back, it's a love shack.
Riding in my love shack, by my side, honeymoon suite in a 4WD.
High time, freedom bound, let your hair hang down,
Rocking up that bush track, n' out of reach, make the hills n take the beach.
Throw a mattress out the back, it's a love shack.
"Love Shack" by Lee Kernaghan is a song about escaping the stresses of life by taking a road trip in a 4-wheel drive vehicle to an isolated location with one's partner. The lyrics describe the excitement and freedom of leaving the world behind, letting go of inhibitions, and enjoying each other's company in a makeshift love shack. The song takes on a celebratory tone, emphasizing the simplicity of the love shack and the joy of being in the moment. The references to grossly utilitarian vehicles like panel vans, tray backs, and dirty brown trucks, give the idea that the couple is not wealthy or concerned with flashy things but they are happy and content with the company of each other.
The song has a catchy tune that highlights the theme of taking a break from the pressures of life and enjoying time with loved ones. The lyrics inspire the listener to throw caution to the wind and take a much-needed break from the grind of daily life. It is a song that speaks to the hope of a brighter, happier future, where life is simple and uncomplicated.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell the boss we're shooting through, wont be back for a week or two,
Let's leave work behind, take some time off and escape from reality.
Blowing up dust on an old back road, we'll get away fast and come back slow,
We'll speed away in a 4WD on an old dirt road, and take it slow returning to get the most out of our trip.
Drop the corn into the slot, common girl lets get lost.
Fill the car with gas and let's get lost in the great outdoors.
Riding in my love shack, by my side, honeymoon suite in a 4WD.
We're cruising in my mobile love shack, enjoying each other's company in the comfort of a 4WD.
High time, freedom bound, let your hair hang down,
It's high time we had some freedom to let loose and let our hair down.
Rocking up that bush track, n' out of reach, make the hills n take the beach.
We'll explore the outback on a remote bush track, going off the beaten path to reach secluded beaches.
Throw a mattress out the back, it's a love shack.
The car is loaded with all necessities including a mattress, making it our very own cozy and romantic love shack.
It's got a bit of a knock when you hit the toe, there's no place this rig won't go,
The car may have a few bumps and bruises, but it's tough and ready for any adventure.
We'll cut across the back country, in a wide, brown land, just you and me.
We'll head out into the vast and arid landscapes of Australia, with only each other for company.
Just a rollin' along in my getaway truck, my girls getting all fizzed up.
We're cruising along in our escape vehicle, and my girlfriend is filled with excitement and energy.
Panel Van, with the tail gate down, an old tray back, dirty and brown.
We've decked out our old Panel Van, packing everything we need in the back while leaving the tailgate down to take in the surrounding views.
Decked out convey, pleasure dome, rollin' along like a rollin' stone.
We've loaded up the car with all of our belongings and created a cozy, mobile love nest, traveling free and easy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARTH IVAN RICHARD PORTER, LEE RAYMOND KERNAGHAN
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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