City Boys Nightmare
The Lacs [feat. Nate Kenyon] Lyrics
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You can kick it off of my fishin'
Pole or my huntin' dog
His name is Blue like my collar
Or Bud Light can
He's a red nose, I'm a redneck
We make damn good friends
I live simple man, Skynyrd style
No my sweet home ain't Alabama
But I damn sure be keepin'
Turnin' these big wheels
Carry me home to see my kin
On that county line and them double
Wides down where that river bends
With dust on, rust on, mud on everything
Boots, beer, John Deere
It's what we give a dang 'bout
Way out in the middle of nowhere
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa i'm livin' the dream in
A city boy's nightmare
Been feelin' down so I call my boys
For a little pick me up
Moonshine jug in the back of the truck
I fill it with my Dixie cup
Tear it up, you know what's up
Let's see if we can hit that rut
Kickin' up mud, pass that jug
Let's see if we can get it stuck
I ain't backin' up baby
(Nah) , I'm goin' all the way
Mud is slingin'
Folks are singin' call it redneck holiday
With dust on, rust on, mud on everything
Boots, beer, John Deere
It's what we give a dang 'bout
Way out in the middle of nowhere
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa i'm livin' the dream in
A city boy's nightmare
City boy crowd when the path went right
Little bit different than
The Nashville lights
It's a backwoods ride, sang to the place
But we only see snakes when
The grass gets high
Here, get a cold beer, little shindig
Redneck dime can't find any brochure
Listen here now young buck
You gon' get stuck if you don't
Switch it into low gear
When there ain't no hope
Man you just gotta know
Some folks ain't country
Aww buddy don't look at me funny when I still
Live here and I got a little money
See The Lacs Live get tickets as low as $44
With dust on, rust on, mud on everything
Boots, beer, John Deere
It's what we give a dang 'bout
Way out in the middle of nowhere
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa i'm livin' the dream in
A city boy's nightmare
Nightmare, nightmare city boy's nightmare
Nightmare, nightmare city boy's nightmare
With dust on, rust on, mud on everything
Boots, beer, John Deere
It's what we give a dang 'bout
Way out in the middle of nowhere
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa
Livin' the dream in a city boy's nightmare
Whoa oh whoa i'm livin' the dream in
A city boy's nightmare
"City Boys Nightmare" by The Lacs is a song that celebrates the simple, country lifestyle and contrasts it with the fast-paced, materialistic world of the city. The lyrics speak to the singer's love for the little things in life that bring him joy, like fishing, hunting, and his loyal dog named Blue. He describes himself as a redneck, proud of his roots and his friendship with his dog. The references to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Alabama suggest a connection to Southern rock and country music, which is a major influence on the singer's life.
The song also portrays the singer's resistance to the city life and his contentment in living in the middle of nowhere. The idea of "turning these big wheels" and being carried home on that county line symbolizes his freedom and connection to his community. The chorus emphasizes the contrast between the city and country lifestyles, with the city being portrayed as a nightmare for those who prefer the simple pleasures of rural living.
The second verse highlights how the singer seeks solace in his friends and the activities they enjoy, like drinking moonshine and tearing it up in their trucks. The mention of hitting a rut and getting stuck means they are testing the limits of their adventure and embracing the challenges that come with it. The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the idea that the singer is living his dream in a city boy's nightmare.
Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the rural lifestyle, emphasizing the value of simplicity, friendship, and connection to nature. It contrasts the priorities of city dwellers with those living in the country, further emphasizing the singer's contentment with his chosen way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a long list of little things I love a lot
I have a extensive list of small things that bring me great joy
You can kick it off of my fishin' pole or my huntin' dog
You can remove these things from my life, but they are an essential part of who I am
His name is Blue like my collar or Bud Light can
His name is Blue, just like the blue-collar, working-class lifestyle I lead or the iconic Bud Light can
He's a red nose, I'm a redneck, We make damn good friends
He has a red nose like a hunting dog and I am a proud redneck, and we have a strong friendship
I live simple man, Skynyrd style, Free as a bird
I live a simple life, like Lynyrd Skynyrd, and I feel as free as a bird
No my sweet home ain't Alabama, But I damn sure be keepin'
I may not live in Alabama, but I am determined to maintain my way of life
Turnin' these big wheels, Carry me home to see my kin
Driving these large wheels, I go back to my hometown to visit my family
On that county line and them double, Wides down where that river bends
On the border between counties, where the double-wide trailers are located near the bending river
Been feelin' down so I call my boys, For a little pick me up
When I'm feeling down, I reach out to my friends for some emotional support
Moonshine jug in the back of the truck, I fill it with my Dixie cup
I keep a jug of moonshine in the truck, and I pour it into my Dixie cup
Tear it up, you know what's up, Let's see if we can hit that rut
Let's have some fun and see if we can drive through that bumpy road
Kickin' up mud, pass that jug, Let's see if we can get it stuck
We're getting dirty, passing the jug around, and trying to intentionally get the truck stuck in the mud
I ain't backin' up baby, (Nah), I'm goin' all the way
I am determined and not giving up, I'm committed to seeing this through
Mud is slingin', Folks are singin' call it redneck holiday
We're slinging mud and having a great time, celebrating what some may call a redneck holiday
City boy crowd when the path went right, Little bit different than the Nashville lights
When the city folks took the right path, they ended up somewhere completely different than the glamorous lifestyle of Nashville
It's a backwoods ride, sang to the place, But we only see snakes when the grass gets high
It's a ride through the rural countryside, but unfortunately, we only encounter problems and difficulties when things get difficult
Here, get a cold beer, little shindig, Redneck dime can't find any brochure
Come here and have a cold beer at our small party, you won't find any flashy brochures for us rednecks
Listen here now young buck, You gon' get stuck if you don't switch it into low gear
Listen carefully, young person, you're going to get stuck if you don't slow down and take things slowly
When there ain't no hope, Man you just gotta know, Some folks ain't country
When there's no hope, you have to understand that not everyone appreciates or understands the country lifestyle
Aww buddy don't look at me funny when I still live here and I got a little money
Don't look at me strangely just because I have some money but still choose to live in this rural area
See The Lacs Live get tickets as low as $44
Come and see The Lacs perform live, tickets are available for as low as $44
Nightmare, nightmare city boy's nightmare
Living a city boy's nightmare feels like a never-ending bad dream
Nightmare, nightmare city boy's nightmare
Living a city boy's nightmare feels like a never-ending bad dream
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@OvertimeMontana
The creativity in this video kicks ass! Keep it up fellas!!
@onlygeorgiabulldogs2767
Love these guys. Really wish they was a radio station for country rap. Just laid back jams
@1sick95venge
that’s why I like pandora. They have stations that play them
@davidquarrels4131
Me too
@zacharybornstein4957
Or Spotify
@jeffbaker634
I love the way that country kiss brought all those country memories back. Great song!
@user-cc5rl8cb7w
It’s like any other romantic story…but this is the redneck version
@DaveFore_AudioEngineering
They're gonna love this new album! Don't be surprised when you gain new fans from other genres! And thank you SO MUCH for letting me be a part of the team!!
@stephenvanetten6458
Dave Fore 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@thedarkknightman6150
I'm black and i'm loving this already.