Hillbilly Rock
Stuart Marty Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Creepin' like a fever all across the land
From deep in the Delta on the Louisiana shore
The people got to have it, they want to hear some more
It's the Hillbilly Rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin' from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the Hillbilly Rock
Some say it came from Memphis down in Tennessee
Or it drifted in from Georgia 'bout 1953
Just as long as it's greasy, as long as it's fast
As long as it's pumpin', honey, it's gonna last
It's the Hillbilly Rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin' from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the Hillbilly Rock
Way back in old Kentucky where the bluegrass grows
Through the Carolinas on them dirt red roads
Burnin like a fire runnin' wild in the woods
From Arkansas to Texas, it sounds so good
It's the Hillbilly Rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the Hillbilly Rock
So when the heat starts to risin' and you gotta blow some steam
Take a ride down the river, you'll see just what I mean
The juke joint's jumpin', when that cat goes on
The whole place is shakin', there's a something goin' on
It's the Hillbilly Rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the Hillbilly Rock
Doin' a little thing called the Hillbilly Rock
Doin' a little thing called the Hillbilly Rock
In Stuart Marty's song "Hillbilly Rock," he describes the origins and influence of a particular style of music that encompasses various southern states of the US. The song highlights the popularity of this genre of music that has originated from Mississippi and spread like a fever throughout the land. The people from different southern states crave more of it, and it's called the " Hillbilly Rock".
The song posits a debate over where exactly the music originated from. Some say it came from Memphis in Tennessee, while others think it could have drifted from Georgia around 1953. Regardless of its origin, as long as the music is greasy, fast, pumping, and attributed to Hillbilly Rock, it's bound to last as a genre that people will love.
The song also takes us on a tour of different states such as Kentucky where the bluegrass grows, the Carolinas, dirt roads, and woods of Arkansas, and Texas. The Hillbilly Rock has an unmissable impact on the people of these states. The song culminates in an invitation to experience Hillbilly Rock for oneself, to go down to the river and see what the fuss is all about. The Hillbilly Rock is the product of years of developing various genres of music such as bluegrass, country, blues, and rockabilly that have come to signify the southern states of America.
Line by Line Meaning
It comes from Mississippi, and down in Alabam'
The origins of Hillbilly Rock can be traced back to Mississippi and Alabama
Creepin' like a fever all across the land
Hillbilly Rock has spread throughout the country like an infectious disease
From deep in the Delta on the Louisiana shore
The southern states, particularly Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta region, have been instrumental in shaping Hillbilly Rock
The people got to have it, they want to hear some more
Hillbilly Rock has become incredibly popular among audiences who crave more and more of its unique sound
Some say it came from Memphis down in Tennessee
Some people believe that Hillbilly Rock originated in Memphis, Tennessee
Or it drifted in from Georgia 'bout 1953
Alternatively, some people speculate that Hillbilly Rock may have come from Georgia in 1953
Just as long as it's greasy, as long as it's fast
Regardless of its origins, as long as Hillbilly Rock is raw and energetic, it will continue to be popular
As long as it's pumpin', honey, it's gonna last
Hillbilly Rock will survive as long as it keeps up its high-energy beats and pumping rhythms
Way back in old Kentucky where the bluegrass grows
Hillbilly Rock can also be traced back to Kentucky, which has a rich tradition of bluegrass music
Through the Carolinas on them dirt red roads
Hillbilly Rock has traveled along the rural dirt roads of the Carolinas
Burnin like a fire runnin' wild in the woods
The sound of Hillbilly Rock is like a wild and untamed fire burning through the woods
From Arkansas to Texas, it sounds so good
From Arkansas to Texas, people love the sound of Hillbilly Rock
So when the heat starts to risin' and you gotta blow some steam
When you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed, Hillbilly Rock can provide a release
Take a ride down the river, you'll see just what I mean
Go on a journey and experience Hillbilly Rock for yourself to understand its appeal
The juke joint's jumpin', when that cat goes on
When Hillbilly Rock is played at a juke joint, the whole place comes alive
The whole place is shakin', there's a something goin' on
Hillbilly Rock has a powerful effect on its listeners, making them want to dance and move to the music
Doin' a little thing called the Hillbilly Rock
This unique and infectious sound that originated in the southern US is called Hillbilly Rock
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Kennerley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rheannoncrouse9670
It comes from Mississippi, and down in Alabam'
Creepin' like a fever all across the land
From deep in the Delta on the Louisiana shore
The people got to have it, they want to hear some more
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Some say it came from Memphis down in Tennessee
Or it drifted in from Georgia about 1953
Just as long as it's greasy, as long as it's fast
As long as it's pumpin' honey, it's gonna last
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin' from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Way back in old Kentucky where the bluegrass grows
Through the Carolinas on them dirt red roads
Burnin like a fire runnin' wild in the woods
From Arkansas to Texas, it sounds so good
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
So when the heat starts to risin' and you gotta blow some steam
Take a ride down the river, you'll see just what I mean
The juke joint's jumpin', when that cat goes on
The whole place is shakin', there's a something goin' on
It's the hillbilly rock, beat it with a drum
Playin' them guitars like shootin from a gun
Keepin' up the rhythm, steady as a clock
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock
Doin' a little thing called the hillbilly rock !
@joshuabrooks4907
Marty was a criminally underrated entertainer. Anyone agree?
@mitteldreger341
I agree
@jbradleysao
Agreed. So much history with Clarence. Saw him and cousin Kenny last summer. Exactly what I was looking for in a love band. Blew the roof off the joint!
@bill2178
he sure had his moments
@marystephens9947
Exactly
@kylegoodreau2170
OH ABSOLUTELY
@randyhicks1069
This kind of music never gets old
@DarkAngelForever1990
Its a good song from the old times. Wish there was still good bands like his.
@anthonypirtle5687
My wife and I saw Marty at the Lester Flatt celebration years ago. She was yelling hillbilly rock, Marty looked at her and they played it. She passed away in 17. Great memories!!!
@gundog5620
sorry for your loss