You're The Man
Shelby Lynne Lyrics

My back porch is not a grand location
Although my back porch is not fancy or impressive, it holds value for me as a peaceful retreat.

Than a lovely little spot where I might go vacation.
I would rather spend time on my humble back porch than go on a fancy vacation to a picturesque location.

It's just that it's never been noticed before
My porch has never received attention or acknowledgment from others, but that doesn't diminish its importance to me.

Washington decided to open the door.
Finally, the government has taken notice of something that was previously ignored.

To all the trees within a hundred mile radius
The government is requesting prayers for all the living things in the surrounding area.

They want us all to pray and then they'll protect us
The government is asking for communal prayer as a means of protection from harm.

But make sure you wear your mask with a smiley face
The government is also advising people to wear masks during this time, but with a cheerful attitude.

I'm so glad that my Dandy's old
I am grateful that my beloved pet Dandy has lived into old age.

And I'm so glad he's past the point of being told
I'm glad that Dandy has reached a point where he no longer needs to be trained or instructed.

To evacuate his house for his old bodies safety
Unlike humans, pets are not always prioritized during safety evacuations, even though they require protection and care.

To the place he walked on when he was a baby
I decided to take Dandy to a place that holds sentimental value to him, a place where he used to play as a puppy.

Kept in a darkened room
People who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses are often confined to unpleasant hospital rooms.

With earthworms and big dirty mushrooms
The hospital room may have unpleasant sensory elements such as the smell of decaying matter.

Oh thanks for the death sentence man
Despite this negative experience, I am still grateful for the care and attention given by hospital staff.

Oh thank you Man
I am expressing gratitude sarcastically.

Somebody's been up there lining his pockets
A person in a place of power has been using the position for personal monetary gain.

While the poor folks bleed from there eyeball sockets
Unfortunately, the less fortunate people are suffering as a result of this greed and corruption.

Somewhere a Mama's boy in a seersucker suit
A man who is excessively attached to his mother and dressed in a formal, southern-sytle suit is referenced as being part of the problem.

Ate a buttermilk biscuit and took the loot
This man, while eating a traditional southern breakfast item, likely used his power to line his pockets with ill-gotten gains.

Loaded up the Cadillac for a rendezvous
This man is driving a luxurious, expensive car, which he uses to attend secret meetings.

To the Gulf beach where everybody just shoots the moon
The meeting takes place at a beach where people are gambling recklessly and with abandon.

Oh thank a lot man
This is another expression of sarcastic gratitude.

I guess you want to unwind man,
The use of costly luxuries implies that this man is motivated by a desire for personal pleasure and relaxation.

Thank you man
Again, this is said sarcastically to express a sense of irony and contrast.

Cause you know
The following sentence that serves as the final lyric is an emphatic statement that expresses a sense of irony and sarcasm.

You're the man.
This sarcastic utterance is a commentary on people who engage in corruption, greed, and self-serving behavior.