Stand and Deliver
Steep Canyon Rangers Lyrics

I dug my share of treasure
I have worked hard in my life to achieve success and acquire wealth.

Dug so deep they called it a crime
My pursuit of riches may have crossed legal or moral lines.

There might be pleasures I’ve never tasted
I acknowledge that there are areas of life that I have not explored or experienced.

But I ain’t wasting no more time
Despite the potential for new pleasures or experiences, I am focused on my current goals and do not want to waste time on diversions.

Cause the furnace is burnin’ white-hot
The intensity of my passion and ambition can be compared to a blazing furnace.

And the hammer is swingin’ with the weight of the world
I am working tirelessly and relentlessly to achieve my goals, with a sense of responsibility to myself and others.

Now’s the time, like it or not
I know that this is the moment to take action, whether or not I feel entirely prepared or confident.

Stand and deliver, stand and deliver
I am calling on myself to commit to my goals and put in the necessary effort to achieve them.

That old pig’s so proud lyin’ in the mud
Some people are content with their current state, even if it seems unimpressive to others.

And Miss Chicken’s just happy, she ain’t been fried
Others may be satisfied with a modest existence, not taking risks that could bring greater gains but could also result in negative consequences.

The buzzards ain’t worried about no flood
Some individuals are content to remain indifferent to threats and challenges or to profit from the misfortune of others.

But I’m not ready to be satisfied
Despite the existence of those who are happy with less, I am driven to achieve more and reach my full potential.

I got a picture of Teddy Roosevelt
I look up to historical figures who embody strength, bravery, and determination.

Hangin’ on the wall in my home on the range
I keep reminders of my values and goals around me to stay focused on them.

But I felt a strange wind blowin’
I sense that change or opportunity is near, and I am alert and ready to take advantage of it.

Tellin’ me something is about to change
I have a gut feeling or intuition that a shift or transformation is coming, and I need to be prepared to adapt and take action.

Some folks keep their heads in the clouds
Some individuals are overly optimistic and detached from reality, imagining a better future without taking practical steps to make it possible.

Straining for the sound of the angels strumming
They may be waiting for a miracle or divine intervention to make their dreams come true.

I’ve been known to pray out loud
While I respect spirituality and higher powers, I take an active role in my own destiny and do not rely solely on prayer to achieve my goals.

But I ain’t waitin’ for the second coming
I am determined to take action and make progress in this life, rather than simply hoping that a better world will manifest itself in the future.