Backwoods
Moore Justin Lyrics


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Rifle in a gun rack hanging in the back glass
Buck knife on my belt, ain't no land for sale 'round here
Red clay country mud, sippin' on a cold Bud
Blue tick coon hound you know when I'm found out in the

Backwoods down in the holler
Out in the backwoods, workin' hard for a dollar in the
Backwoods yeah we get it done right
Work hard, play hard, hold my baby tight
Lordy have mercy it's a real good life
In the backwoods, yes sir

Preacher's daughter couldn't get hotter
Floating that river on an inner tube with her, splash
Thirty five's and a lift kit how stuck can you get
Ain't that just my luck where's the chain I'm stuck out in the

Backwoods down in the holler
Out in the backwoods, workin' hard for a dollar in the
Backwoods yeah we get it done right
Work hard, play hard, hold my baby tight
Lordy have mercy it's a real good life
In the backwoods, son

Out in the backwoods down in the holler
Out in the backwoods, workin' hard for a dollar in the
Backwoods yeah we get it done right
Work hard, play hard, hold my baby tight
Lordy have mercy it's a real good life




In the backwoods, down in the holler son
Down in the backwoods

Overall Meaning

Moore Justin's Backwoods is a feel-good country song that portrays the rural American lifestyle. The song begins with the singer describing his rifle hanging in the back glass of his truck and his buck knife on his belt. The lyrics then depict the beautiful scenery of red clay country mud and a Blue Tick Coon Hound barking in the background. This gives the audience an idea of their living environment in the countryside.


The song then goes to talk about the singer's hard-working lifestyle, where he works hard for his money in the backwoods. It's an area where they get things done right, work hard, and play hard. The lyrics describe how he loves his life despite the hardships he faces, and he holds his baby tight, leaving no room for insecurity or instability in his life. Later on, the Preacher's daughter comes into the picture, and he describes how he enjoys floating the river with her.


Overall, Backwoods is a song that celebrates the rural, country lifestyle. It is a representation of a simpler way of life, where hard work and enjoying life with your loved ones define your happiness. The simple words and melody of the song encapsulate the idea that one can find happiness in the most uncomplicated of lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Rifle in a gun rack hanging in the back glass
My rifle is in the back of my truck, easily accessible, displayed for all to see.


Buck knife on my belt, ain't no land for sale 'round here
I carry a knife everywhere I go, and there's no development or gentrification happening in my rural hometown.


Red clay country mud, sippin' on a cold Bud
I'm drinking a beer and getting dirty in the quintessential Southern mud.


Blue tick coon hound you know when I'm found out in the
My loyal hunting dog always accompanies me in the wilderness.


Backwoods down in the holler
I'm living and thriving in the deep countryside, surrounded by hills and valleys.


Out in the backwoods, workin' hard for a dollar in the
I put in long hours to earn a living in this remote area.


Backwoods yeah we get it done right
We may be isolated, but we take pride in getting things done effectively and efficiently.


Work hard, play hard, hold my baby tight
I have a strong work ethic and enjoy life's simple pleasures, particularly spending time with my loved ones.


Lordy have mercy it's a real good life
Despite any difficulties, I'm grateful for my rural, uncomplicated lifestyle.


In the backwoods, yes sir
I'm proud to be from the backwoods and wouldn't want to live anywhere else.


Preacher's daughter couldn't get hotter
I'm attracted to the daughter of a religious leader, who is particularly beautiful.


Floating that river on an inner tube with her, splash
I'm having fun with her, lazily floating down the nearby river on inner tubes.


Thirty five's and a lift kit how stuck can you get
My truck has very large wheels and an elevated suspension, which has resulted in getting stuck on occasion.


Ain't that just my luck where's the chain I'm stuck out in the
I'm used to these inconveniences and am confident that I'll find a way out of this situation.


Down in the backwoods down in the holler
I'm really emphasizing just how far from civilization and how deep in my rural town I am.


Down in the backwoods workin' hard for a dollar
Once again, I'm highlighting how hard I work to make a living in this area.


Backwoods yeah we get it done right
I'm continually pointing out that despite being remote, we're still successful and efficient in getting things done.


Work hard, play hard, hold my baby tight
I still prioritize hard work and time with my loved ones, and celebrating life's small pleasures.


Lordy have mercy it's a real good life
Once again, I'm expressing my gratitude for the simple, meaningful life I lead in the backwoods.


In the backwoods, down in the holler son
I'm really trying to emphasize how truly deep in the countryside I am, and I'm proud of it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEREMY STOVER, JAMIE PAULIN, JUSTIN MOORE

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Comments from YouTube:

@allenhorton3596

He sings about shit that he has done in life. And this music is better then most "country music" I mean hell at least he is singing legit country music unlike florida georgia line and luke bryan. And fake country accent he is from Arkansas cmon now I'm pretty sure he is more country then 95 percent of yall commenting on this. Don't like it don't listen to it

@bryansu5824

Texas is real country. The end.

@ESLaParra

+Bryan su 💪💪

@miaozuna5746

+Bryan su you got that right!

@chriscochran6037

he sounds and dresses like every other pop country artist. your argument is invalid

@Ge0c1de

He is from Poyen.. As far as Arkansas goes, that's about as country as you get, and 99.9% of this state is backwoods, so I am not quite shocked that he sings about it.. Lol

@hunterrenner21

Me and my pops went to haul logs with a buddy and I think our Kenworth’s speakers got annoyed with this song with how much he was playing it 😂

@TheGoodLeftUndone27

The comments on country songs are so much more pleasant than most. Just good old country people. I may live in California now, but I still represent northern Idaho woods. :)

@reginaboyce4172

NOTHING BETTER THAN A Backwoods HEY PARTY COUNTRY music Singer VOTE for Him HE GOOD MAN

@annabellegoble1540

2022 and this is still a gem 💎

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