Good Thing
Luke And The Apostles Lyrics

My daddy spent his life lookin' up at the sky
My father was always gazing upwards, hoping for some rain to come and nourish our land.

He'd cuss kick the dust, sayin' son its way too dry
He would swear and stomp on the dusty ground, frustrated by the lack of precipitation.

It clouds up in the city, the weather man complains
In urban areas, the overcast skies are viewed as an inconvenience, with meteorologists often lamenting the unfavorable conditions.

But where I come from, rain is a good thing
In my hometown, rainfall is cherished and celebrated for its ability to sustain our crops and way of life.

Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey
Rainfall is crucial for the growth and maturation of corn crops, which can then be distilled into alcoholic beverages.

Whiskey makes my baby, feel a little frisky
Enjoying whiskey often leads to a heightened sense of desire and playfulness in romantic relationships.

Back roads are boggin' up, my buddies pile up in my truck
The muddy conditions of rural roads are seen as an opportunity to enjoy the company of friends, often by congregating in a vehicle.

We hunt our hunnies down, we take 'em into town
Romantic pursuits are intensified during rainy weather, resulting in trips to nearby urban areas.

Start washin' all our worries down the drain
The cleansing and refreshing properties of rainfall are seen as a means of relieving stress and turmoil.

Ain't nothin' like a kiss out back in the barn
Some of the best romantic moments are shared in an intimate setting like a barn during a rainstorm.

Ringin' out our soakin' clothes, ridin' out a thunderstorm
Enduring a thunderstorm while damp clothes cling to the skin lends a sense of excitement and vitality to life.

When the tin roof gets to talkin' it's the best love we've made
The rhythmic tapping of raindrops on a tin roof can set the tone for deeply intimate experiences shared between partners.

Farmer Johnson does a little dance
The joy of rainfall is so great that even stoic figures like farmers are moved to celebrate with an impromptu dance.

Creeks on the rise, roll up your pants
The rising water levels of streams and creeks call for precautionary measures such as hiking up one's pants to avoid getting wet.

Country girls, they wanna cuddle
The cozy atmosphere created by damp weather inspires feelings of closeness and affection.

Kids out playin' in a big mud puddle
Youthful innocence leads children to relish in the wet and dirty conditions brought on by rain, finding a sense of joy in the moment.

Whiskey makes my baby, ha ha ha
The previous line is repeated, as the artists revel in their enjoyment of whiskey and its power to stimulate their romantic interests.

Rain is a good thing
The chorus is repeated, summarizing the song's central point that rain is a source of vitality and positive change.