A native of Akron, Ohio, Teddy grew up loving the outdoors. He fished, hiked, and played football through college at Kent State. It was during college when his passion turned to music the moment he heard George Strait’s “Troubadour”. That was it, the decision was made. He called his parents, packed his bags and hit the road. Teddy spent time in Vail playing music to support his snowboarding habit before making the final move to Nashville.
Teddy co-wrote his debut track “Lead Me On” with Ryan Beaver, Matt McGinn and Aaron Eshuis and it was produced by Shane McAnally, Matt McGinn, and Ben Fowler.
Heaven on Dirt
Teddy Robb Lyrics
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But he still put the money down on a
Shotgun trailer house on the outskirts
Of a town nobody knows
Was born blessed, but I couldn′t tell
I grew up fast and fought like hell to get
Out of there, anywhere
I didn't care, but I had to go
It might be a little rose-colored glasses
But it seems like every year that passes
I′m thinkin' more about way back when
I didn't know it back then but
It was Heaven on dirt
Ain′t no place on Earth
Like that 40-acre plot
Where you talked to God ′cause your cell phone didn't work
Might not be for everyone
But that red still runs in my blood
The beer was cold, the trucks were old
The dust was gold, it was Heaven on dirt
I kissed my first love in the front yard
On the hood of my first used car, had some
Good nights with some good friends
And mud tires on holy ground
I moved out and we lost touch
I didn′t know he meant so much
But you don't know what you′re missing when you ain't around
You don′t know what you got 'til they tear it down
It was Heaven on dirt
Ain't no place on Earth
Like that 40-acre plot
Where you talked to God ′cause your cell phone didn′t work
Might not be for everyone
But that red still runs in my blood
The beer was cold, the trucks were old
The dust was gold, it was Heaven on dirt
Oh, it was Heaven on dirt
It might be a little rose-colored glasses
But it seems like every year that passes
I'm thinkin′ more about way back when
I didn't know it back then but
It was Heaven on dirt
Ain′t no place on Earth
Like that 40-acre plot
Where you talked to God 'cause your cell phone didn′t work
Might not be for everyone
But that red still runs in my blood
The beer was cold, the trucks were old
The dust was gold, it was Heaven on dirt
Oh, it was Heaven on dirt
Teddy Robb's song "Heaven on Dirt" is an ode to the simplicity and beauty of life in small-town America. He starts his song with a reference to his father's coarser attitude towards the land they lived on but explains how even that didn't stop him from putting down money on a trailer house. Growing up in a town that nobody knows, Robb felt an almost-instinctive need to leave and make a name for himself. But as the years have gone by, he has started to realize how blessed he was to grow up in a place where life was simple and easy, without any of the complications that come with modern technology.
As the chorus of the song suggests, Heaven on Dirt was a forty-acre plot of land that held a lot of significance to Robb. It was a place where he could talk to God because his cell phone didn't work. While the land might not be for everyone, the memories of the place still run rich with the singer. The echoes of good times spent with loved ones still resonate in his mind, and the nostalgia hits him every time he thinks about the place.
The song's message is that, despite the hardships and difficulties of life, there are still moments of simple beauty that are worth cherishing. Teddy Robb's ode to small-town, rural America is a reminder to appreciate these simple moments and to live in the present, cherishing the people and places that mean the most to us.
Line by Line Meaning
My daddy used to curse that ground
Although my dad cursed the ground, he still bought a trailer house on the outskirts of an unknown town.
Was born blessed, but I couldn′t tell
I was born blessed, but I was unaware of my blessings.
Out of there, anywhere
I wanted to leave and go anywhere else.
It might be a little rose-colored glasses
I may have some nostalgia for the past that clouds my judgement.
Might not be for everyone
Not everyone will enjoy the same experiences as me.
I moved out and we lost touch
I moved out and lost touch with a friend who turned out to be more important than I thought.
But you don't know what you′re missing when you ain't around
You don't realize what you're missing until you're no longer there.
It was Heaven on dirt
The place I grew up, with its simplicity and rustic setting, was truly heavenly to me.
The beer was cold, the trucks were old
The beer was always refreshing and the trucks were well-used and reliable.
The dust was gold, it was Heaven on dirt
The dust kicked up by the trucks had a golden hue and added to the charm of the place I grew up in.
Contributed by Asher O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
janet hudson hagan
That's my son playing the kid in this video! An amazing day around Nashville with a great crew! The video is beautiful. And can you believe the sunset we were gifted that day?! Gorgeous. #proudmama
MaLinda Luker
My cousin is the dad in the video. 😀
Ebenezer Ralte
The song is AMAZING and the music video is STRIKING (especially the wide shots). 🙌
I grew up in cities but fell in love with the country side when we moved as I fully feel the nature. If I have to move back to urban somehow, this song will be my reminder of how BEAUTIFUL the nature is.
Anisia Franklin
This song is amazing
Sean McNeill
You’re killin’ it Teddy! And yeah I love this song
Cleetus Biggums
The guitar riff alone is so badass, absolutely killed it
Hannah Suazo
Awesome song beautiful song!! 🙌🏻
nata3315
Congrats!!! We just saw you perform in Delray Beach tonight! You killed it.
smokie g
Great song and video 💗
Jordânia gomes Jordânia gomes
Linda música😍