Shindig
The Lacs Lyrics


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Drinkin' cold beer out of paper sacks
Lovin' them girls, chasin' them squirrels
Welcome all of y'all to a country boys world
Lawd have mercy, hope y'all thirsty
Let's get drunk a dance a jig
This is how we does it, down in the country
Welcome everybody to the shindig
Head out to the field about a quarter to 10
See all the Lac boys and a couple of friends
We got 17 kegs and we ready to drink
We got 8 big speakers steady crankin' the Hank
Little girlies flockin' in and it's me on the grill
Side step to the bed, grab a seat and just chill
We got Willie and McGraw ringing Hank on the phone
Cuz we 'bout to have a field party 10 miles long

Shindig party tonight
We gonna rock this town till the morning light
Tell the pos, chill out there ain't nothing wrong
Ain't gonna stop the show until the cows go home
Shindig party tonight
We gonna rock this town till the morning light
Tell the pos, chill out there ain't nothing wrong
Ain't gonna stop the show until the cows go home

One of a kind y'all they call us southern
Yeah down in Dixieland, no other
We work all week, but we'd rather be fishin'
We'd rather be drinkin' and party for a livin'
Way back in the field where it all go down
30 miles out of town, you in the country now
Take a right at the dirt and a left at the pig pen
I know you never heard of such this is a Shindig

Hot damn look at all these broads
A cold red head with a 2 piece on
Where the bbq be on the grill
Where the bud be on the chill
Make my way to the horseshoe throw
Don't like that straight that Georgia smoke
Don't choke, I bet you will
When them girls right there they dressed to kill

Shindig party tonight
We gonna rock this town till the morning light
Tell the pos, chill out there ain't nothing wrong
Ain't gonna stop the show until the cows go home

Uh uh
Come here little baby let me light ya fire
Hop right up in the 4 wheel drive
Big full load now we ready to go
Let your hair down and enjoy the show
Everybody feelin' okay
Mix shine with that OJ
If you don't know what this is
Babydoll it's a shindig

Shindig party tonight
We gonna rock this town till the morning light
Tell the pos, chill out there ain't nothing wrong
Ain't gonna stop the show until the cows go home
Shindig party tonight
We gonna rock this town till the morning light
Tell the pos, chill out there ain't nothing wrong
Ain't gonna stop the show until the cows go home
Shindig party tonight
We gonna rock this town till the morning light




Tell the pos, chill out there ain't nothing wrong
Ain't gonna stop the show until the cows go home

Overall Meaning

The Lacs's "Shindig" is a celebration of country life, with the lyrics painting a vivid picture of a typical field party in the Southern United States. The song invites listeners to join in and enjoy the fun, with the catchy refrain urging everyone to "rock this town till the morning light."


The opening lines convey the laid-back, casual atmosphere of the shindig. "Drinkin' cold beer out of paper sacks, lovin' them girls, chasin' them squirrels" captures the essence of a good time in the country. The next line, "Welcome all of y'all to a country boy's world," makes it clear that this is a traditional, rural affair, where the locals are in their element. The chorus then kicks in, with its upbeat tempo and party vibe underscoring the sense of unrestrained enjoyment.


The rest of the song adds detail and color to the picture. The verses describe the setting, the guests, and the activities with a sense of affectionate familiarity. From the kegs of beer and the sound system blasting Hank Williams to the girls in bikinis and the horseshoe game, the imagery paints a picture of an idyllic and carefree world. The song's overall message is that life is meant to be enjoyed and that there is nothing wrong with forgetting your worries for a little while and living it up with friends and neighbors.


Line by Line Meaning

Drinkin' cold beer out of paper sacks
Enjoying a cold beer in a laid-back way


Lovin' them girls, chasin' them squirrels
Having fun with the girls and pursuing activities like hunting squirrels


Welcome all of y'all to a country boys world
Inviting everyone to experience the rural lifestyle


Lawd have mercy, hope y'all thirsty
Expressing excitement for the party and hoping everyone is thirsty


Let's get drunk a dance a jig
Encouraging drinking and dancing


This is how we does it, down in the country
Describing the typical way of partying in the countryside


Welcome everybody to the shindig
Welcoming everyone to the party


Head out to the field about a quarter to 10
Heading to the party location at around 9:45 pm


See all the Lac boys and a couple of friends
Observing the presence of the hosts and some other guests


We got 17 kegs and we ready to drink
Having 17 kegs of beer for the party and being ready to drink them all


We got 8 big speakers steady crankin' the Hank
Playing the music of Hank Williams Jr. on 8 powerful speakers


Little girlies flockin' in and it's me on the grill
Noticing that many women are arriving and being responsible for cooking on the grill


Side step to the bed, grab a seat and just chill
Moving aside and sitting down to relax


We got Willie and McGraw ringing Hank on the phone
Informing Willie Nelson and Tim McGraw about the party and talking to Hank Williams Jr. on the phone


Cuz we 'bout to have a field party 10 miles long
Explaining the scale of the party, which will cover a 10-mile area in the field


Hot damn look at all these broads
Being excited by the sight of many young women


A cold red head with a 2 piece on
Seeing a red-headed woman wearing a two-piece bikini


Where the bbq be on the grill
Pointing to the location where the barbecue food is being cooked


Where the bud be on the chill
Referring to where the beer is being kept cool


Make my way to the horseshoe throw
Going to play horseshoes


Don't like that straight that Georgia smoke
Not enjoying the strong, direct smell of Georgia tobacco


Don't choke, I bet you will
Jokingly warning the listener that the smoke might be too strong for them


When them girls right there they dressed to kill
Noticing how attractive the women at the party are dressed


Come here little baby let me light ya fire
Suggesting to the listener to have some excitement and fun


Hop right up in the 4 wheel drive
Getting into a four-wheel drive vehicle


Big full load now we ready to go
Having a full carload of people ready to go to the party


Let your hair down and enjoy the show
Relax and have fun at the party


Everybody feelin' okay
Asking if everyone is doing well


Mix shine with that OJ
Suggesting mixing moonshine and orange juice together to drink


If you don't know what this is
Asking if the listener is familiar with the party scene


Babydoll it's a shindig
Explaining that the event is called a shindig


Tell the pos, chill out there ain't nothing wrong
Telling the police to relax and that there are no problems at the party


Ain't gonna stop the show until the cows go home
Saying that the party will continue until the end, no matter what




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