Raised By A Good
Steven Lee Olsen Lyrics
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And it was cool breaking rules if we wanted to take a little ride
Steal the keys when you need ‘em call the girls and go pick 'em up
That the feeling of freedom, unbelievable kind of rush
Where I’m from, we started young outlaws in our eyes
We were only 15 running’ from the blue 5-0,
Shotgunnin’ in the field with the beams down low
Kissing girls in the back of my old man’s Chevy,
Crossing every line every time she’d let me
Learning 'bout love, learning ‘bout life, yeah,
I was raised by a good time
Oh-o-oh, raised by a good time (hey)
Cigarettes and crazy bets, just boys being boys
Chasing skirts, spinning’ dirt, making too much noise
And you knew every minute the cops were coming to get us
But the party ain’t finished no way they’re catching’ us…
We were only 15 running’ from the blue 5-0,
Shotgunnin’ in the field with the beams down low
Growing’ up fast where there ain’t no roads in the heat of the summer night
Kissing girls in the back of my old man’s chevy,
Crossing every line every time she’d let me
Learning 'bout love, learning ‘bout life, yeah,
I was raised by a good time
Kissing girls in the back of my old man’s chevy,
Crossing every line every time she’d let me
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah,
I was raised by a good time
Oh-o-oh yeah,
One hell of a good time (hey)
I was raised by a good time
The lyrics to Steven Lee Olsen's "Raised By A Good Time" paints a picture of the artist's youth, growing up in a wild and carefree environment in which he and his friends would "break rules" and "run from the blue 5-0". Despite the dangers and recklessness of this lifestyle, Olsen expresses that he was "raised by a good time", a powerful statement that reflects his gratitude for those experiences that shaped him into who he is today. The lyrics also touch on themes of love, with Olsen recalling his youth as a time when he learned about both "love" and "life", often via his experiences with kissing girls in the back of his old man's Chevy.
The song is an upbeat and bouncy country tune that celebrates the youthful freedom and adventure of Olsen's upbringing. The melody and harmonies add to the excitement that the lyrics create, making it clear that this was a time in Olsen's life where he felt truly alive. The song's message is not necessarily condoning recklessness or delinquent behavior, but rather the spirit of adventure and spontaneity that defined Olsen's youth. The overall message is one of cherishing the memories of our past and recognizing the positive influence that our experiences have on our present.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I’m from, we started young staying out all night
In my hometown, we began staying up all night at a young age.
And it was cool breaking rules if we wanted to take a little ride
It was considered acceptable to break the rules if we wanted to go out for a ride.
Steal the keys when you need ‘em call the girls and go pick 'em up
We would take someone's keys without permission and call the girls to go pick them up and go for a ride.
That the feeling of freedom, unbelievable kind of rush
This gave us a sense of freedom that was an indescribable rush.
Where I’m from, we started young outlaws in our eyes
From a young age, we considered ourselves to be outlaws.
We were only 15 running’ from the blue 5-0,
At only fifteen years old, we were running away from the police.
Shotgunnin’ in the field with the beams down low
We were shooting guns in a field while keeping the beams low to avoid being seen.
Growing’ up fast where there ain’t no roads in the heat of the summer night
We matured quickly in a place where there were no roads during hot summer nights.
Kissing girls in the back of my old man’s Chevy,
In the back of my father's Chevrolet, I was kissing girls.
Crossing every line every time she’d let me
Every time she allowed it, I would cross every boundary.
Learning 'bout love, learning ‘bout life, yeah,
I was learning about love and life during these experiences.
Cigarettes and crazy bets, just boys being boys
We would make wild bets and smoke cigarettes like typical teenage boys.
Chasing skirts, spinning’ dirt, making too much noise
We were chasing girls, tearing up the dirt, and being far too loud.
And you knew every minute the cops were coming to get us
We were always aware that the police were trying to catch us.
But the party ain’t finished no way they’re catching’ us…
But the fun wasn't over yet, and there was no way they could catch us.
I was raised by a good time
Overall, my upbringing was shaped by a fun, carefree lifestyle.
Oh-o-oh, raised by a good time (hey)
I was raised by a good time and I'm proud of it.
One hell of a good time (hey)
It was one amazing, memorable time in my life.
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Where I'm from, we started young staying out all night
And it was cool breaking rules if we wanted to take a little ride
Steal the keys when you need 'em call the girls and go pick 'em up
That the feeling of freedom, unbelievable kind of rush
Where I'm from, we started young outlaws in our eyes
We were only fifteen running from the blue 5-0
Shot-gunnin' in the field with the beams down low
Growing' up fast where there ain't no roads in the heat of the summer night
Kissing girls in the back of my old man's Chevy
Crossing every line every time she'd let me
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah
I was raised by a good time
Oh-oh-oh, raised by a good time (hey)
Cigarettes and crazy bets, just boys being boys
Chasing skirts, spinning' dirt, making too much noise
And you knew every minute the cops were coming to get us
But the party ain't finished no way they're catching' us
We were only fifteen running' from the blue 5-0
Shot-gunnin' in the field with the beams down low
Growing' up fast where there ain't no roads in the heat of the summer night
Kissing girls in the back of my old man's Chevy
Crossing every line every time she'd let me
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah
I was raised by a good time
Kissing girls in the back of my old man's Chevy
Crossing every line every time she'd let me
Learning 'bout love, learning 'bout life, yeah
I was raised by a good time
Oh-oh-oh yeah
One hell of a good time (hey)
I was raised by a good time
Marissa Crowley
Steven, you did it again. I thought the "Never Done It Like This" music video was perfect, but this one tops it. I have watched this video more than 100+ times, I can never get enough! Not only are you one heck of an artist, but man you can act too! So proud of you, Steven! Can't wait to see what the future holds for you(: ❤️
Chantel Maxwell
Definitely my new favorite song for this summer! "Shot gunning in the field with the beams down low. Growing up fast where there ain't no roads in the heat of the summer night" 😍 Absolutely in love with it!
Ryan Spooner
I just spent three days trying to remember this song. Finally, VICTORY!
oliviathewild
Such an amazing song! Can't help but feel happy when I hear it :)
Amber H
Love this song!! Listen to it over & over while having a dance party!! Easy on the eyes & a great voice! Good job sir! :)
Johnny Begood
This song is amazing man. Can't stop watching this video over and over again. I was raised by a good time and this brings back memories. Your voice is amazing too. Thanks Steve(n)
Justine Albrechtas
Love love love this song!! Can't help but CRANK it every time it comes on the radio here in Ontario! :) I've been a fan since "Now" & "Make Hay While The Sun Shines", and this is yet another fantastic song! The video is perfect too! You are INCREDIBLY talented and I can't wait to see what you come up with next!! :)
Nilou G
such a catchy song!! love it :)
Taylor D
I have been listening to this song on repeat & was so excited to see there was a video! I love you Steven Lee Olsen💜
Micheal Thomas
I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 the song but when last did you play it.