Twisted
Tim McGraw feat. Colt Ford Lyrics

Oh oooo oh
An indescribable emotional expression

It aint rained in a month
The town is experiencing a dry spell

Mama done took a job part time at the five and dime
The mother of the family has started work in a low-paying job

Lord, times is hard, Daddy's pride is really hurtin', feelin' less than a man.
Times are tough, and the father is struggling with his self-worth due to his inability to provide for his family

Workin dark to dark, how much more can he stand?
The father is working long hours, and it's taking a toll on him

I aint never seen him cry now I'm 17
The singer has never seen his father cry until he reached the age of 17

Quarterback, first train, gave my high school ring
The singer played quarterback in high school and gave his ring to his girlfriend

to the prettiest little girl, green eyes and red hair.
The artist gave his high school ring to his girlfriend, who he deems to be the prettiest girl with green eyes and red hair.

I think I might ask her to marry me tonight at the fair.
The artist is considering proposing to his girlfriend that night at the fair

I aint never been so torn, should I stay or leave?
The artist is uncertain about whether to leave his small town or stay

Get out of this small town, am I lettin' 'em down?
The singer is worried that leaving his small town will be letting people down

I could even play ball somewhere in the fall.
The artist is considering playing football elsewhere in the fall

Live the big city life, I guess I could have it all.
The singer is considering leaving his small town for the big city life

Lord, I'm twisted, I feel the stress that's hangin on me, And all this pain in my family - they all depend on me.
The singer feels a lot of pressure and stress as his family depends on him to make the right decisions

Man, how do you decide between real life and a dream?
The singer is struggling to choose between reality and his dreams

Lovin' ya Ma and Pa, ya girl, and ya team
The artist loves his family and his football team

Trying to figure out the next move to make, trying to figure out the right road to take.
The artist is trying to figure out his next steps and which path to follow

Dying to get out, but still afraid to roam.
The singer wants to leave his small town, but is still afraid of the unknown

Is it wrong to wanna leave the only place I've known?
The singer is questioning whether it's wrong to want to leave the only home he's ever known

Life as I know it is just simple and plain: Chores, school, and practice, everyday is the same.
The artist's life is simple and routine, consisting of chores, school, and football practice

I'm tired of the routine and everyone knowing me.
The artist is tired of the routine and feeling like everyone knows him

I'm dreaming of everything the t.v. is showing me.
The artist is dreaming of the life he sees on TV

They promised me a full ride to UCLA,
The singer has been promised a full scholarship to UCLA

but that's a whole 'nother world for small town G.A.
UCLA represents a completely different world than the artist's small town in Georgia

Lord, I'm askin', I hope you hear my prayer Cuz I'm torn between here and what I see over there. I pray someway that you could give me a sign. Tell me which way to go cuz I sure don't know.
The singer is asking for guidance from the Lord, as he doesn't know which direction to take

I dont know Lord, I'm twisted, I feel the stress that's hangin on me, And all this pain in my family - they all depend on me.
The singer feels lost and overwhelmed due to the pressure put on him by his family

Lord, we're one win away from winning it all, and I'm a plan flight away from seeing my first ball.
The singer's football team is one win away from winning everything, and he's about to take a plane to see his first pro game

I can finally see the ocean and stars of Hollywood. Say bye to this damn farm, get a tattoo on my arm.
The artist is excited to see the ocean and stars in Hollywood, and wants to get a tattoo to leave his old self behind

Forget these dirt roads and the way I was raised. Chase the bright lights of the California nights.
The artist wants to forget his rural upbringing and pursue the luxurious lifestyle of California

Sports cars and sushi is all I see. When I order some sweet tea they start laughin' at me
The singer is surprised to see sports cars and sushi in California, and is laughed at for ordering sweet tea

Boy, this new life aint what I thought it would be. Maybe the city life aint made for me.
The singer is disappointed and feeling out of place in California, and starts to question if city life is really for him

Now I'm wishing I was fishin' on the lake with Dad, and starting to realize being country aint bad.
The artist is remembering the times he spent fishing with his dad, and realizing that maybe country life isn't so bad after all

I miss that ol' farm and that red headed girl and waking up before the sun to help Daddy get it done.
The artist misses his family, his old farm, and his girlfriend with red hair, and the hard work that came with helping his father

I'm packed and headed back to the place I was born. Proud to be country and no longer torn
The artist has decided to return to his small town, feeling proud of his country roots and no longer torn between the city and the country

This song is for everybody, no matter whether you're from a small town, the hood, the big city, it dont matter - Everybodys got their dreams they wanna follow.
The song is meant for everyone, regardless of where they come from, as everyone has their own dreams

Some people are ashamed of where they're from, they dont know where they're supposed to be. Everybody find your place in life, be proud of who you are. Dont let nothing hold you back.
The artist urges listeners to not be ashamed of where they come from, but to find their place in life and be proud of themselves, and to not let anything hold them back

Just take me home.oh take me home.
The singer wants to return home