Skirts
Maddie Wilson Lyrics
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to a redneck boy
she's a high class city girl
and he always dreamed of a couple of boys
but ended up with a handful of girls
it didn't work out like he thought
but nothing beats the girls he got
their big belt buckles to church
they're beauty queens of the rodeo
ain't afraid of a little dirt
they can outwork any ol' boy
that ain't all they can turn heads in a skirt
And he was so proud
when Jessie came home to show off her first buck
and he had to smile
when her sister came round the corner in his flatbed truck
he gets so tired of all the Taylor songs
but he's gonna miss them when his girls are gone
They wear their cowboy boots to the grocery store
their big belt buckles to church
they're beauty queens of the rodeo
ain't afraid of a little dirt
they can outwork any ol' boy
that ain't all they can turn heads in a skirt
They can out work any ol' boy
their their daddies pride and joy
that ain't all they can turn heads
they can turn heads
They wear their cowboy boots to the grocery store
their big belt buckles to church
they're beauty queens of the rodeo
ain't afraid of a little dirt
they can outwork any ol' boy
that ain't all they can turn heads in a skirt
Maddie Wilson’s “Skirts” is a heartfelt song about a high-class urban girl who found love with a rural boy. The song narrates how the couple got married in May and how the redneck boy, despite dreaming of a couple of boys, ended up with a handful of girls. The lyrics describe how the country girls wear cowboy boots to the grocery store and their big belt buckles to church. They are beauty queens of the rodeo and not afraid of a little dirt. The girls can outwork any ol’ boy, but that isn't all they can do. They can also turn heads in their skirts.
The song captures the beauty of the rural girl’s lifestyle and how she stands out in a skirt. The girl’s father is proud of his daughters, who are his pride and joy, and he enjoys seeing them grow into strong and independent women. The redneck boy is also happy with his girls and the little farm they have built together.
Overall, “Skirts” is a touching tribute to the beauty and strength of rural women who are not defined by their gender but by their ability to work hard and persevere in any situation.
Line by Line Meaning
She got married in May
The girl got married in May
to a redneck boy
She married a boy who is from a rural area or a country person.
she's a high-class city girl
The girl is from a wealthy and sophisticated urban area.
and he always dreamed of a couple of boys
The boy wanted to have male children.
but ended up with a handful of girls
The couple had female children instead.
it didn't work out like he thought
The boy's plan didn't go as expected.
but nothing beats the girls he got
Despite not having male children, the boy still loves his daughters.
They wear their cowboy boots to the grocery store
The daughters wear western-style cowboy boots to places like the grocery store.
their big belt buckles to church
The girls wear noticeable, large belt buckles even to religious gatherings.
they're beauty queens of the rodeo
The girls participate in rodeo competitions and are known for their physical beauty.
ain't afraid of a little dirt
The girls are not scared of getting a little dirty while doing manual work.
they can outwork any ol' boy
The girls are capable of doing manual labor better than most boys.
that ain't all they can turn heads in a skirt
The girls look good not only in work clothes but also in feminine skirts.
And he was so proud
The boy was filled with pride.
when Jessie came home to show off her first buck
Jessie did well in a hunting competition and showed off the result to her family.
and he had to smile
Despite not being a fan of a particular artist, the boy couldn't help but smile.
when her sister came round the corner in his flatbed truck
The girl rode a flatbed truck owned by her father.
he gets so tired of all the Taylor songs
The boy is annoyed by the music of Taylor Swift.
but he's gonna miss them when his girls are gone
Despite his frustration, the boy will miss his daughters and their habits when they grow up and leave home.
they can out work any ol' boy
The girls are capable of doing manual labor better than most boys.
their their daddies pride and joy
The girls are the source of their father's happiness and pride.
that ain't all they can turn heads
The girls attract attention for reasons other than their physical appearance.
they can turn heads
The girls are attractive and capable.
They wear their cowboy boots to the grocery store
The daughters wear western-style cowboy boots to places like the grocery store.
their big belt buckles to church
The girls wear noticeable, large belt buckles even to religious gatherings.
they're beauty queens of the rodeo
The girls participate in rodeo competitions and are known for their physical beauty.
ain't afraid of a little dirt
The girls are not scared of getting a little dirty while doing manual work.
they can outwork any ol' boy
The girls are capable of doing manual labor better than most boys.
that ain't all they can turn heads in a skirt
The girls look good wearing both work clothes and feminine clothing like skirts.
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kristen Lynn
this has to be my favorite song you wrote. your so talented.
stay classy.
:)
Maddie Wilson
Thanks so much! I plan on staying true to my values. It's really disappointing when people give away what is really important for fame, fortune etc. :)
MrMuziekfan
Beautiful song & performance, i enjoyed it, great job Maddie !!! Peter <3
Maddie Wilson
Wow, thank you Artists In The Plus for making me your Artist Of The Week!! <3 Maddie
Steph Golightly
No prob. I love your songs so much. They always make me smile :D
You have no idea how much it means to me that you said thank you to me. You are the best. :D
Maddie Wilson
Thanks so much Stephie!!
Steph Golightly
love this song too. I love it.
Arne Wilhelmsen
Great song!
Tom Winslette
Brilliant performance, Maddie! You are a delight on stage! Great tune too! :))
Alli Carter
This is soooo awesome Maddie! You are really good at writing lyrics- I love it! <3 Alli