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Now That's Country
Marty Stuart Lyrics
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Just to go fishin' in the pourin' rain
Take along your baby, just 'cause you're in love
Fishin' and lovin': I can't get enough
Well, that's country
I was raised a country child
Now, that's country
Got me a pick-up
I got a piece-of-nothin' farm
Shotgun and a hound dog
I got a tractor in the barn
Rockin' chair on my front porch
And a jug of home-made wine
When I ain't makin' music
That's how I spend my time
Well, that's country
I was born, yes, a country child
Now, that's country
But, baby, that's my style
You know every man and woman
Ought to have a place to lay their burdens down
You all can do it in that city
But it ain't the same in a big old town
Now, me, just talk to y'all one time
Have you ever laid in a field of clover
Late into the night
And watched a shooting star fall from heaven
Till the moon fades outta sight?
Get up and go visitin'
That's just what neighbors do
I'm proud to be from the country
Now, how about you?
Oh, that's country
I was raised on that Mississippi mile
Now, that's country
But, baby, that's my style
Well, that's country
Guess I was born a country child
Now that's country
And, baby, that's my style
Oh
, Marty Stuart's song "Now That's Country" celebrates the rural charm and simplicity of country living. The song describes various aspects of country life, from fishing in the rain with your loved one to enjoying a jug of homemade wine on the front porch. Stuart sings about the joys of having a pickup truck, a piece-of-nothing farm, a shotgun, and a hound dog. He emphasizes the importance of having a place to lay your burdens down, which is something he believes is easier to do in the country than in the city.
Throughout the song, Stuart is proud of his country roots and considers himself a "country child." He encourages others to appreciate the simple pleasures of life in the country, such as laying in a field of clover and watching shooting stars.
The song's upbeat melody and lyrics make it an ode to the timeless traditions and way of life of rural America. Stuart's use of traditional country instruments, such as acoustic guitars, fiddles, and banjos, reinforces the song's country sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' twenty miles on a midnight train
Going the extra mile to do something you love
Just to go fishin' in the pourin' rain
Showing dedication to your hobbies despite the circumstances
Take along your baby, just 'cause you're in love
Sharing your interests and passions with the ones you love
Fishin' and lovin': I can't get enough
Being grateful for the simple things in life that bring true joy
Got me a pick-up
Appreciating the simple things in life
I got a piece-of-nothin' farm
Being content with what you have
Shotgun and a hound dog
Living a traditional and simple way of life
I got a tractor in the barn
Using practical and efficient tools for work
Rockin' chair on my front porch
Taking time to pause and relax
And a jug of home-made wine
Celebrating life's simple pleasures
When I ain't makin' music
Having other hobbies and interests outside of work
That's how I spend my time
Living a simple and fulfilling life
You know every man and woman
Believing that everyone deserves a peaceful home
Ought to have a place to lay their burdens down
Recognizing the importance of having a safe and comfortable home
You all can do it in that city
Acknowledging that some prefer the city life
But it ain't the same in a big old town
Valuing the unique comforts and pleasures of rural life
Have you ever laid in a field of clover
Recalling fond memories of childhood
Late into the night
Appreciating the beauty of nature
And watched a shooting star fall from heaven
Delighting in simple pleasures and wonders
Till the moon fades outta sight?
Enjoying the moment and the present
Get up and go visitin'
Showing hospitality and friendliness to others
That's just what neighbors do
Believing in the importance of community and camaraderie
I'm proud to be from the country
Taking pride in one's rural heritage and roots
Now, how about you?
Asking if others share the same values and appreciation for rural life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTY STUART
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