They met in Nashville, five musicians from four states with backgrounds from across the spectrum and a hunger to make music that matters. Their growing suspicion that they had something special was confirmed over and over as they took to the road. Fans in one club after another reacted as they always do in the presence of the real thing, and the Dirt Drifters began attracting a rabid and loyal following.
By name and position they are lead singer/guitarist Matt Fleener, vocalist/guitarist Ryan Fleener, vocalist/guitarist Jeff Middleton, bassist Jeremy Little and drummer Nick Diamond. They bring resumes that embrace country, rock, funk and R&B to bear on a gritty, lyrical roadhouse country that offers something substantial to the heart, the mind and the dance floor.
After several years together, road-tested, club-polished, they signed to Warner Bros. Records, which is turning them loose on a full-scale national audience with a soon-to-be-released CD called This Is My Blood. Produced by Justin Niebank, the phenomenal musical talent known for work with Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, among others, it comes from that place where world-class songwriting weaves compelling stories from life's good and bad—stories all the more riveting for their truth.
Something Better
The Dirt Drifters Lyrics
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My phone is ringin' boss is sceamin' "Where the hell you at?"
I grab a cup of coffee Tell him it won't be to long
But he don't know I'm waitin' for something better to come along
There's gotta be something better than 9 to 5
Every day barely getting' by
Working, slaving, always aching
Waiting on that rainbow
Tell me where's that pot of gold?
Everyone is laughing from a distance when they see me clocking in
Well they'll all be here in 20 years
Cussin' 'bout the same old things
They say they'd like a slave and wake up at the break of dawn
They don't know I'm waitin' for something better to come along
There's gotta be something better than 9 to 5
Every day barely getting' by
Working, slaving, always aching
Way too young for my back to be breaking
Waiting on that rainbow
Tell me where's that pot of gold?
There's gotta be something better than 9 to 5
Every day barely getting' by
Working, slaving, always aching
Way too young for my back to be breaking
Waiting on that rainbow
Tell me where's that pot of gold?
Well I take her out on Friday
'Cause my baby likes to paint the town
The way she treats her man makes me think about settlin' down
(Awe son)
I told her that I love her
She said let's just hold on
Man I think she's waitin' on something better to come along
Yeah
Hear she comes
Ah let's go
The lyrics of "Something Better" by The Dirt Drifters express the feeling of dissatisfaction with a mundane, monotonous life and the search for something better. The song begins with the singer waking up early to go to work, facing the daily grind of a 9 to 5 job. However, the singer is not content with the routine of his current life and is waiting for something better to come along. He longs for a life where he doesn't have to work tirelessly, feels youthful, and enjoys the fruits of his labor.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of hoping for something better and a life away from the daily grind. The singer observes how other workers are stuck in the same cycle of life but feels optimistic that he can find something better. Towards the end of the song, the singer takes his girlfriend out, enjoys his time with her, but still feels like something better is out there. The lyrics suggest a search for a better life, but also acknowledge that it may take some patience and perseverance to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is comin' up I gotta drag my butt out of bed
I have to wake up early in the morning
My phone is ringin' boss is sceamin' "Where the hell you at?"
My boss is angry and wants to know where I am
I grab a cup of coffee Tell him it won't be to long
I tell my boss that I won't be late and grab a cup of coffee
But he don't know I'm waitin' for something better to come along
I don't like my current job and I'm hoping for something better
There's gotta be something better than 9 to 5
I don't like working from 9 to 5 every day
Every day barely getting' by
I struggle to make ends meet every day
Working, slaving, always aching
My job is hard and physically demanding
Way too young for my back to be breaking
I feel too young to be physically worn out by my job
Waiting on that rainbow
I'm hoping for something better in life
Tell me where's that pot of gold?
I'm searching for something that will improve my life
Everyone is laughing from a distance when they see me clocking in
My colleagues make fun of me when I arrive at work
Well they'll all be here in 20 years
My colleagues will still be here in two decades
Cussin' 'bout the same old things
My colleagues complain about the same things every day
They say they'd like a slave and wake up at the break of dawn
My colleagues don't mind being treated like slaves and waking up early
They don't know I'm waitin' for something better to come along
My colleagues don't know that I'm eager for a better opportunity
Well I take her out on Friday
I go out with my girlfriend on Fridays
'Cause my baby likes to paint the town
My girlfriend enjoys going out and having fun
The way she treats her man makes me think about settlin' down (Awe son)
I'm considering marrying my girlfriend because she treats me well
I told her that I love her She said let's just hold on
I expressed my love for my girlfriend, but she's not ready for marriage yet
Man I think she's waitin' on something better to come along
My girlfriend may also be hoping for a better opportunity in life
Hear she comes Ah let's go
My girlfriend is arriving, so let's leave
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICK DIAMOND, MATTHEW FLEENER, RYAN FLEENER, JEFF MIDDLETON
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Johnny J
This is very Top Notch! The songwriting and performance is superb! Hey put that hat on backwards and play that guitar! This is a true crowd pleaser! Both Thumbs Up!
Kellie Pyle
i love this song!!! the lead singer kind of sounds like toby keith, but this is an amazing band:)
Benny Thompson
Just saw them in concert with Jason Aldean in Orange Beach, Al. They were freakin' awesome!
mikewashere01
i can relate to this song in many many ways
andy johnson
the dirt drifters are fuckin awesome!
2007grizz700
Sounds like the story of my life.
mortakisslave
Good stuff, never heard of them before. Bubba the monster hunter was listening to them while fishing so I Google's them to see if they are a real band. Thanks bubba..... and john g. Hartness!
Zachary McArdle
Same
denroy3
A lot of young people like it. Look at some of the teeny bop performers that are so popular.
Michael McGinnitty
Definitely a sound which a cross between Toby Keith & John Mellencamp.