Born and bred in the one red light town of Harlem, Georgia, Ray Fulcher can… Read Full Bio ↴Born and bred in the one red light town of Harlem, Georgia, Ray Fulcher can almost smell the azaleas that reside twenty minutes away in the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Master’s. While growing up in small town east Georgia, Ray learned the values of the simple life, what it means to earn a buck, and how a country song means more than honky tonkin’ and sad songs, it’s about a way of life. Growing up on the likes of Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Keith Whitley, George Strait & Johnny Cash, those artists would mold not only the music he listened to, but also what kind of life he led. Throughout his tenure at the University of Georgia, while earning his two degrees, he spent his nights scraping money together to frequent the Georgia Theater. There he was inspired by artists such as Luke Bryan, Corey Smith, Eric Church, and The Zac Brown Band. Their early years gave Ray the desire to pick up the guitar and begin writing songs about his small town upbringing, dirt road memories, football games, and pretty girls lettin’ their hair down.

Ray has spent the last several years playing live music all over the southeast playing with artists such as David Nail, Dustin Lynch, Lee Brice, The Marshall Tucker Band, Craig Morgan, Montgomery Gentry, Maddie and Tae, Kid Rock, Luke Combs, Old Dominion and they are showing no signs of slowing down.

In May of 2014, Ray took the next step and made the big move to The Music City. Since moving to Nashville, Ray has since inked a publishing deal with River House Artists and is either writing or in the studio.

Ray's current EP 'Here We Go Again' landed in the top 10 Country iTunes chart in September 2016 and Ray is busy out on the road every weekend for shows. Ray & the band look forward to seeing you at a show soon!

Compliment
Ray Fulcher Lyrics

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I take it as a compliment when they get to jawin'
Calling me a redneck man
I ain't happy if the day's not spent in a holler
Fire water bottle in my hand
I'll leave it in the dust if it can't get muddy
I'd kiss that girl if she jam a little country
And if they laugh at me like I ain't talking sense
Hell, I just take it as a compliment

My boots might stay a little dirty
Got a 30-30 that my daddy's daddy sent me in the snail mail
Had Grizz stuck in my teeth, since I had to sneak it
Try to keep it from my momma so she ain't yell
I learned on a stick, I ain't scared of ticks
And for me and mine, I'd fight the Devil himself
So, if you think it's cool to make fun of a blue-collar
I won't be upset

I take it as a compliment when they get to jawin'
Calling me a redneck man
I ain't happy if the day's not spent in a holler
Fire water bottle in my hand
I'll leave it in the dust if it can't get muddy
I'd kiss that girl if she jam a little country
And if they laugh at me like I ain't talking sense
Hell, I just take it as a compliment

Raised on a double-wide deck
Couple labs in the back
Always driving too fast down a non-paved
I's hick from the jump
It's a back forty fact
I'll pick a George Strait track over Coltrane
Yes, sir, and no, ma'am, and don't give a damn
Sounds like it's a perfect fit
So don't feel bad, I won't get mad
If I hear you talk a little shhh

I take it as a compliment when they get to jawin'
Calling me a redneck man
I ain't happy if the day's not spent in a holler
Fire water bottle in my hand
I'll leave it in the dust if it can't get muddy
I'd kiss that girl if she jam a little country
And if they laugh at me like I ain't talking sense
Hell, I just take it as a compliment

I ain't gonna change, I'm set in my ways
Go on, call me a never-was has-been
But if you really hate it, go on and say it
'Cause I get the last hillbilly laugh in
Takin' that compliment

Takin' that compliment
Let's go boys

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ray Fulcher's song "Compliment" speak to an individual who takes pride in their blue-collar background and embraces the stereotypes associated with being a redneck. The singer views the insults and laughter directed at them as compliments, as they see it as a validation of their authentic self. They find joy in spending their time in the holler, drinking fire water, and living a muddy, country lifestyle. The lyrics suggest that the singer values their roots, as they mention a 30-30 rifle passed down through generations and their affinity for George Strait's music over jazz legends like Coltrane. The song celebrates their unapologetic, unchanging nature and emphasizes their willingness to stand up for their beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

I take it as a compliment when they get to jawin'
I feel flattered when people engage in gossip or talk about me

Calling me a redneck man
Referring to me as a redneck is seen as a compliment

I ain't happy if the day's not spent in a holler
I find joy in spending my day in a secluded, rural area

Fire water bottle in my hand
Holding a bottle of alcohol brings me contentment

I'll leave it in the dust if it can't get muddy
If something can't withstand being rugged or adventurous, I'll discard it

I'd kiss that girl if she jam a little country
I would show affection to a girl who enjoys country music

And if they laugh at me like I ain't talking sense
Even if people mock me for not being sensible, I take it as a compliment

Hell, I just take it as a compliment
I embrace any form of ridicule as a form of flattery or admiration

My boots might stay a little dirty
It's normal for my boots to remain soiled or stained

Got a 30-30 that my daddy's daddy sent me in the snail mail
I possess a lever-action rifle passed down through generations

Had Grizz stuck in my teeth, since I had to sneak it
I have remnants of chewing tobacco in my teeth since I had to consume it discreetly

Try to keep it from my momma so she ain't yell
I aim to hide it from my mother to avoid her scolding

I learned on a stick, I ain't scared of ticks
I learned to drive a vehicle with manual transmission and I'm not afraid of ticks

And for me and mine, I'd fight the Devil himself
I would confront and fight against any adversary, even the Devil, for the sake of my loved ones

So, if you think it's cool to make fun of a blue-collar
If you find amusement in mocking someone who works in manual labor, I won't be offended

I won't be upset
I won't be angered or bothered by your actions

Raised on a double-wide deck
I was brought up in a trailer home with an extended outdoor area

Couple labs in the back
There were a few Labrador Retriever dogs in the backyard

Always driving too fast down a non-paved
I have a habit of driving at high speeds on unpaved roads

I's hick from the jump
I've been a rural person from the very beginning

It's a back forty fact
It's an indisputable truth about life in a rural area

I'll pick a George Strait track over Coltrane
I prefer listening to country music by George Strait over jazz by Coltrane

Yes, sir, and no, ma'am, and don't give a damn
I behave respectfully using polite language, but I don't care what others think

Sounds like it's a perfect fit
It seems like a perfect match or alignment with my personality

So don't feel bad, I won't get mad
Don't worry or feel guilty, I won't become angry or upset

If I hear you talk a little shhh
If I overhear you talking negatively or gossiping about me

I ain't gonna change, I'm set in my ways
I have no intention to change or adapt, I firmly stick to my habits and beliefs

Go on, call me a never-was has-been
Feel free to label me as someone who never achieved success but had it in the past

But if you really hate it, go on and say it
If you truly despise my way of life, express it openly

'Cause I get the last hillbilly laugh in
Because eventually, I will have the final laugh or satisfaction as a hillbilly

Takin' that compliment
Accepting that ridicule or mockery as a form of flattery

Let's go boys
An exclamation to motivate or rally others to action

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACOB DURRETT, JACOB ROBERT DURRETT

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