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Let There Be Country
Marty Stuart Lyrics
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There are some misconceptions about where I'm a comin' from
Rhinestones and a hairdo, but have you all heard my songs
I'm an overnight sensation, I guess the joke's on me
Breakin' new ground for the future, meanwhile
Let there be country
Hit the ground a runnin' thanks to Lester Flatt
Now the old man had a saying about the way things oughta be
Boy, as long as you breathe
Let there be country
And there ain't nothin' I like better than my Hot Hillbilly Band
Travelin' cross the country shaking hard working hands
Paying up our dues, we don't want it if it's free
Just let the music play and
Let there be country
There finally comes a time you've got to pass the music on
Changing of the guard and the new blood keeps it strong
Well, I love the masters who gave advise to me
They gave me mountains to move, meanwhile
Let there be country
And there ain't nothin' I like better than my Hot Hillbilly Band
Travelin' cross the country shaking hard working hands
Paying up our dues, we don't want it if it's free
Just let the music play and
Let there be country
Let there be country
The song "Let There Be Country" by Marty Stuart is about his journey as a country musician and his love for the genre. It starts off with him acknowledging the misconceptions people have about him, with his rhinestone attire and iconic hairdo. Despite this, Stuart wants people to recognize him for his music and the hard work he puts into creating it.
Stuart then talks about where he comes from, Mississippi, which he deems as one of the most country places in the world. He credits his success to the late bluegrass musician Lester Flatt, from whom he learned a lot during his early years as a musician. He also recalls some advice he received from the masters, who urged him to keep doing what he is doing and pave the way for future generations.
The chorus of the song is a call for the continuation of country music, which Stuart believes is important to keep the genre alive. With his band, he travels all over the country, performing and meeting people, who he refers to as hard-working hands. He reiterates that he does not want anything for free but hopes that people will just allow the music to play, hence the line "Let there be country."
Overall, "Let There Be Country" is a song about passion and dedication to country music, celebrating the roots of the genre while also looking forward to its future.
Line by Line Meaning
There are some misconceptions about where I'm a comin' from
People misjudge my background and experience.
Rhinestones and a hairdo, but have you all heard my songs
My appearance may be flashy, but my music speaks for itself.
I'm an overnight sensation, I guess the joke's on me
Despite my years of hard work, some people assume I'm just a fad.
Breakin' new ground for the future, meanwhile
I'm pushing the boundaries of country music for the next generation.
Let there be country
Keep country music alive and well.
I come from Mississippi, now what's countrier than that
My roots are in the heart of country music culture.
Hit the ground a runnin' thanks to Lester Flatt
I got my start in bluegrass music under the guidance of a legend.
Now the old man had a saying about the way things oughta be
I learned valuable lessons from the older generation of musicians.
Boy, as long as you breathe
Keep playing music for as long as you live.
And there ain't nothin' I like better than my Hot Hillbilly Band
I love performing with my talented group of musicians.
Travelin' cross the country shaking hard working hands
We work hard to connect with our fans and show our appreciation.
Paying up our dues, we don't want it if it's free
We believe in earning our success through hard work and dedication.
Just let the music play and
The most important thing is to keep the music going.
There finally comes a time you've got to pass the music on
It's important to teach and inspire the next generation of musicians.
Changing of the guard and the new blood keeps it strong
New talent ensures the future of country music.
Well, I love the masters who gave advise to me
I'm grateful for the mentors who helped me along the way.
They gave me mountains to move, meanwhile
Their wisdom and guidance challenged and inspired me.
Let there be country
We must preserve and celebrate the genre we love.
And there ain't nothin' I like better than my Hot Hillbilly Band
Performing with my band is my greatest joy.
Travelin' cross the country shaking hard working hands
We travel far and wide to connect with our fans.
Paying up our dues, we don't want it if it's free
We believe in earning our success through hard work and dedication.
Just let the music play and
As long as the music is playing, we're happy.
Let there be country
Country music is a vital part of our culture that must be preserved and celebrated.
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.