Peace Love & Dixie
The Cadillac Three Lyrics
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Years too late
Willie and Shine knew the old school kind
Kick it like they kicked it back in '69
Get out that vinyl
Drop a needle down
We're out in the field, just straight chillin'
Party at the leanin' tower cold beer killin'
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy
Peace, love and Dixie
Holla if you're with me
Peace, love and Dixie
They call it what you want
Say what you wanna say
If you want sticks and stones, country Rock and Roll
Born in the USA
Well, then I suppose
And drop a tailgate down
With hotties in tow, speakers bout to blow
Pour some TC3 at your radio
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy
Peace, love and Dixie
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy (Peace, love and Dixie)
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy
Peace, love and Dixie
Holla if you're with me
Peace, love and Dixie
The Cadillac Three’s song, “Peace Love & Dixie” is a nod to the old-school kind of country music. The lyrics suggest that the band members may have been born in the wrong era because they long for the days of Willie and Shine and the classic country sound of ‘69. The song paints a nostalgic picture of a simpler time when all you needed was some vinyl record playing in the background, a cold beer in hand and good company to enjoy the evening with.
The lyrics also describe a unique culture that includes smoking funny cigarettes (perhaps a nod to the 60s era of hippie culture), and getting whiskey. The song seems to be a celebration of southern pride and country music, with the repeated phrase “Peace, love and Dixie” being a unifying rallying cry for those who share the same values. The upbeat tempo, catchy melody and party vibe make it an anthem for music fans to unite and have fun.
Overall, “Peace Love & Dixie” is a song that celebrates the simplicity of life and the things that bring us together as people. It represents a diverse range of interests and brings people who love different things together. The lyrics suggest that it’s okay to let loose and have fun, even if it’s at the risk of being judged.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess we was born
We feel like we were born in the wrong era
Years too late
We wish we were born in the 60s
Willie and Shine knew the old school kind
Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash understood real country music
Kick it like they kicked it back in '69
We want to play music like they did in the late 60s
Get out that vinyl
We want to listen to classic vinyl records
Drop a needle down
We love the sound of vinyl records being played
We're out in the field, just straight chillin'
We like to relax away from the city
Party at the leanin' tower cold beer killin'
We like to party and drink beer with our friends
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
If you smoke marijuana, you'll also want some whiskey to go with it
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
You're dancing like a free-spirited hippie
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
If you can't handle your liquor, we don't like you
Little sip-sip-sippy
Just take small sips of your drink so you don't get too drunk too fast
Peace, love and Dixie
Our love for the southern US and its culture
Holla if you're with me
If you agree with us, give us a shout
They call it what you want
People can say what they want about our music
Say what you wanna say
We don't care what others say about our music
If you want sticks and stones, country Rock and Roll
If you like traditional country rock and roll, we've got it
Born in the USA
We're proud to be American
Well, then I suppose
If that's what you want, we can give it to you
And drop a tailgate down
Let's party outside and enjoy the music
With hotties in tow, speakers bout to blow
We've got beautiful women and loud music at our parties
Pour some TC3 at your radio
Listen to our music and enjoy it
Holla if you're with me
If you like our music, give us a shout
Peace, love and Dixie
We love the south and its culture
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAREN JOHNSTON, NEIL MASON, RYAN HURD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@louisprimeaux5096
Guess we was born
Years too late
Willie and Shine knew the old school kind
Kick it like they kicked it back in '69
Get out that vinyl
Drop a needle down
We're out in the field, just straight chillin'
Party at the leanin' tower cold beer killin'
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy
Peace, love and Dixie
Holla if you're with me
Peace, love and Dixie
They call it what you want
Say what you wanna say
If you want sticks and stones, country Rock and Roll
Born in the USA
Well, then I suppose
And drop a tailgate down
With hotties in tow, speakers bout to blow
Pour some TC3 at your radio
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy
Peace, love and Dixie
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy (Peace, love and Dixie)
If you smoke funny cigarettes, you get whiskey
You shakin' hips like a hip-hip-hippy
Don't like 'em if you gotta tip back that bottle
Little sip-sip-sippy
Peace, love and Dixie
Holla if you're with me
Peace, love and Dixie
@derekhayner7984
These guys should be more famous. They're so underrated.
@Gregolian
They had a near capacity crowd at The Gorge here in Washington singing The South back at them. Vid is floating around YouTube someplace.
@koltonstephens2889
MrPanda3G I was lucky enough to see them in atl, it was one of their smaller shows and there wasn’t many people there but every single person there was singing with them
@michaelfoster5063
Seriously
@susansimone
These guys know how to write a song❤
@SuperCMpaul
Would rather listen to TC3 for the remainder of time then listen to ed sheeran for 1 minute
@marygonzalez2754
Ladies the best way to hear TC3 is watch them in action, a triplle treat, you know what I'm sayin.?I'm a big fan, keep doing whatu doing, TC3..:)
@cyndihoneycutt495
My new favorite song by my new favorite band and I agree, this is the best music I have heard in quite some time. So authentic!
@user-wb8sp1gc4w
Drummers hat is bad ass !
Song is dam smooth !
@gail597
These guys are awesome! I can't believe they aren't more famous. I love these guys....peace love & Dixie.