The band has released five CDs including "Some People Change" which was released in 2006.
Troy Gentry died on September 8th in a helicopter crash near a New Jersey airport, thus disbanding the duo. He was 50.
Hey Country
Montgomery Gentry Lyrics
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A Fire bird from a chop shop
A six pack of ice cold bud
Screaming at the cop
Hey, need another cold one
Can't ya see, can't ya see
What that woman been doing to me
Marshall tucker singing on the CD
He's a hick, hey just like me
Hey, country fresh off the farm
Hey, country, look at that cowboy hat
Hey, country, everybody sing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Check it out, a small town, busted dreams
Turned eighteen, joined the marines
Get a crew cut, a tattoo
Tell your girlfriend you'll be right back
Give or take a war or two
Boot camp, push ups
You get a gun and ya muscle up
I don't know but I been told
I don't know but I've been told
Hey, country fresh off the farm
Hey, country, look at that cowboy hat
Hey, country, everybody sing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Two years an ex wife later
I got a job patching up radiators
And the occasional fuel pump
Saving up, moving to the city
There I was working on a Tuesday
When a fire bird showing his age
Pulled up to the middle bay
What to ya know, it's Jay
Hey, country fresh off the farm
Hey, country, look at that cowboy hat
Hey, country, everybody sing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of Montgomery Gentry’s song “Hey Country” are a tribute to the country way of life and the struggles that come with it. The song takes us through different scenarios of what it means to be a country boy. It starts by describing the classic image of shotguns, halter tops, and an ice-cold six-pack of beer. The singer is then pulled over by a police officer and screams for another cold one, blaming his woes on his woman who’s done him wrong. But as the song progresses, we see a more serious side of being from the country.
The second verse narrates a story of a small-town boy who joined the Marines, got a crew cut and a tattoo, and went off to fight in the war. When he returned, he got a job patching up radiators and saving up to leave the small town to move to the city. It is clear from this verse that being from the country comes with its unique challenges such as economic struggles.
The chorus of the song serves as a call for unity among country folks. The refrain “Hey, country” is an affirmation of their shared identity despite their different backgrounds and experiences. The song is an ode to the resilience and hardworking nature of country folks who face numerous challenges but still hold their heads up high.
Line by Line Meaning
Shotguns, halter tops
The song starts with a mention of country fashion, representing the true essence of country life where people carry shotguns as well as wear halter tops.
A Fire bird from a chop shop
The Firebird car mentioned, probably stolen from a chop shop, represents a certain rebellious, daredevil attitude that is typical of country life.
A six pack of ice cold bud
Drinking a cold beer is a popular tradition in country culture and is usually preferred over other alcoholic beverages.
Screaming at the cop
Being vocal and confrontational with authorities is another common trait of country people, who are no strangers to breaking the law.
Hey, need another cold one
The artist requests another cold beer because he can't seem to get enough of it and wants to keep the party going for as long as possible.
Can't ya see, can't ya see
What that woman been doing to me
The singer blames his wild behavior on a woman, probably his lover, and tries to justify it by saying that he is acting crazy because of her.
Well, that's Jay in the backseat
Marshall tucker singing on the CD
He's a hick, hey just like me
The singer and his friend Jay share a common bond of being country hicks, represented by their choice of music and clothing.
Hey, country fresh off the farm
Hey, country, look at that cowboy hat
Hey, country, everybody sing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The chorus is about embracing country culture and celebrating the lifestyle of people who are fresh off the farm, wearing cowboy hats and singing to their heart's content.
Check it out, a small town, busted dreams
Turned eighteen, joined the marines
Get a crew cut, a tattoo
Tell your girlfriend you'll be right back
Give or take a war or two
Boot camp, push ups
You get a gun and ya muscle up
I don't know but I been told
I don't know but I've been told
The artist describes the many challenges that a small town boy faces when he turns 18, joins the military, and goes through the rigorous training of boot camp which involves getting a crew cut, a tattoo and doing push-ups. He also hints at the possibility of going to war, which is a common reality for many soldiers.
Two years an ex wife later
I got a job patching up radiators
And the occasional fuel pump
Saving up, moving to the city
There I was working on a Tuesday
When a fire bird showing his age
Pulled up to the middle bay
What to ya know, it's Jay
The artist describes his life after leaving the military, which involves getting a job as a mechanic, patching up radiators and fuel pumps for customers. He saves up some money and moves to the city where he continues to work the regular nine-to-five grind. One day, his friend Jay shows up in an old Firebird car to surprise him.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BART ALLMAND, DANNY MYRICK, JEFFREY STEELE
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