Boondocks
The Bostonians Lyrics
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I'm proud of where I came from
I was born and raised
In the boondocks
One thing I know
No matter where I go
I keep my heart and soul
In the boondocks
Muddy water running through my
Veins
And I can hear that
Lullaby of the midnight train
It seems to me that it seems familiar
I feel no shame
I'm proud of where I came from
I was born and raised
In the boondocks
One thing I know
No matter where I go
I keep my heart and soul
In the boondocks
I can taste that
Honeysuckle
And its still so sweet
When it grows wild
On the banks
Down at old bank creek
And it calls to me
Like an warm wind blowing
I feel no shame
I'm proud of where I came from
I was born and raised
In the boondocks
One thing I know
No matter where I go
I keep my heart and soul
In the boondocks
It's where i learned about living
It's where i learned about love
It's where I learned about working hard
And having a little was just enough
It's where I learned about jesus
And where I stand
You can take it or leave it
This is me
This is who I am
Give me a tin roof
Front porch
And a gravel road
And then it dawned on me
Feels like home to me
I feel no shame
I'm proud of where I came from
I was born and raised
In the boondocks
One thing I know
No matter where I go
I keep my heart and soul
In the boondocks
I keep my heart and soul
In the boondocks
You get a line
I get a pole
We'll go fishin in the crawfish pole
5 card poker on saturday night
Church on sunday morning
You get a line
I get a pole
We'll go fishin in the crawfish pole
5 card poker on saturday night
Church on sunday morning
You get a line
I get a pole
We'll go fishin in the crawfish pole
5 card poker on saturday night
Church on sunday morning
You get a line
I get a pole
We'll go fishin in the crawfish pole
5 card poker on saturday night
Church on sunday morning
You get a line
I get a pole
We'll go fishin in the crawfish pole
5 card poker on saturday night
Church on sunday morning
The Bostonians' song "Boondocks" is an ode to the rural lifestyle from where the artist hails. The song reflects a pride in one's roots and captures the essence of small-town life. The lyrics convey how the artist feels no shame in being from the boondocks and how the lessons they learned in this environment have shaped their character. The song talks about the things that define rural life, from swimming in the muddy waters of a creek to enjoying the honeysuckle on its banks.
Through its lyrics, the song also hints at how the artist misses the simple and wholesome way of life of the countryside. The lines "Give me a tin roof, front porch, and a gravel road, and then it dawned on me, feels like home to me" speak to this sentiment. The song also brings attention to the activities that define a rural community's social life- fishing, playing cards, and attending church on Sundays.
The song captures the nostalgia people feel about the rural life they grew up in, and its universal appeal makes it relatable to anyone who has experienced the beauty of simplicity in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel no shame
I am unashamed
I'm proud of where I came from
I take pride in my origin
I was born and raised
I was brought up
In the boondocks
In the countryside
One thing I know
I am certain of one thing
No matter where I go
Regardless of my destination
I keep my heart and soul
I always maintain my spirit
In the boondocks
In the rural area
I can feel that
I am able to sense
Muddy water running through my
Dirty water flowing inside my
Veins
Blood vessels
And I can hear that
I am able to listen to
Lullaby of the midnight train
Sleepsong of the late-night train
It seems to me that it seems familiar
I feel like I have experienced it before
I can taste that
I am able to savor
Honeysuckle
A sweet-smelling flower
And its still so sweet
And it is still so delicious
When it grows wild
When it grows untamed
On the banks
Near the edges
Down at old bank creek
At the creek down the bank
And it calls to me
And it beckons me
Like an warm wind blowing
Like a warm breeze blowing
It's where i learned about living
It is where I learned about life
It's where i learned about love
It is where I learned about affection
It's where I learned about working hard
It is where I learned about putting in effort
And having a little was just enough
And having a little was sufficient
It's where I learned about jesus
It is where I learned about Christ
And where I stand
And where I currently stand
You can take it or leave it
You can accept it or ignore it
This is me
This is who I am
Give me a tin roof
Provide me with a metal ceiling
Front porch
Covered entrance
And a gravel road
And a road made of small rocks
And then it dawned on me
And then I realized
Feels like home to me
Feels like my own home
You get a line
You take a fishing line
I get a pole
I take a fishing rod
We'll go fishin in the crawfish pole
We will catch crawfish while fishing
5 card poker on saturday night
Playing five-card poker on Saturdays
Church on sunday morning
Attending church services on Sundays
Writer(s): KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN, KAREN FAIRCHILD, PHILLIP SWEET, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, JAMES LEE WESTBROOK
Contributed by Maya G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.