Farr’s platinum-selling title-track “Redneck Crazy” projected Farr forward to celebrate back-to-back #1 singles, including his first #1 as a songwriter, with his platinum-certified hit “Whiskey in my Water.” His sophomore album, Suffer In Peace, followed suit, also making its debut in the Top 5 on both the Billboard Top 200 Albums and Billboard Country Albums Charts, leading Farr to become the only solo male country artist in the past decade to have their first two studio albums debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart.
Known for his love for our military and his passion for the outdoors and recognized as a 2014 CRS New Faces of Country Radio and 2014 Music Row “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” nominee, the opera-trained singer quickly earned coveted slots touring with Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert and Lee Brice. The Missouri native’s dry wit, silly antics and reputation as “a no-frills musician who pours his drinks as hard as he pours his heart into his songs,” (Rolling Stone), led to the star’s riotous social following of fans eager for his next move.
After releasing “true-blue country jam” (Country Swag) “Country As Shit,” featuring multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll that Taste of Country declared “a summer-ready ode to windows-down, mud-crusted, beer-soaked fun in the country,” Farr is heading back to his rough and rowdy ways with his latest Aldean-produced Rednecks Like Me EP.
Poor Boy
Tyler Farr Lyrics
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A hard day's work piled up in the back
Muddy boots and a grease stained Atlanta Braves cap, yeah
I was just a poor boy
I felt a little outta place on your front porch
The look on your daddy's face when he opened the door
Everything he didn't say told me he wasn't sure
'Bout this poor boy
But you didn't worry 'bout what I wasn't
You didn't care that I came from nothin'
All I could give you was my love and
The key to the heart
Of a poor boy
I'd crack a smile when them rich boys would look our way
I knew that they were thinkin', man, there ain't no way
He can't keep her happy, no, that girl won't ever stay
With that poor boy
But you didn't worry 'bout what I wasn't
You didn't care that I came from nothin'
All I could give you was my love and
The key to the heart
Of a poor boy
Baby, we just kept on rockin' on
In a beat up truck, a Keith Whitley song
Girl, your heart of gold
Proved 'em all wrong
'Cause you didn't worry 'bout what I wasn't
And you didn't care that I came from nothin'
All I could give you was my love and
The key to the heart
Of a poor boy
I was just a poor boy
You loved a poor boy, yeah yeah
In Tyler Farr's "Poor Boy," the lyrics describe a romance between a wealthier girl and a "poor boy." The song is told from the perspective of the poor boy, who is reflecting on the early days of their relationship. He used to work hard all day, driving his truck across the train tracks, with muddy boots and a grease-stained Atlanta Braves cap. He initially feels out of place when he meets her family, sensing their judgment and skepticism towards him.
However, the girl does not care about his humble background or his lack of wealth. She only cares about love and mutual companionship, which she believes they share. When the rich boys look at him with disdain, she remains unfazed, making it clear that she trusts and loves him despite his economic status. Together, they ride into the sunset, defying the odds of an external society that places a high value on money.
Overall, "Poor Boy" is a classic story about not judging someone by their background or wealth. It reinforces the importance of looking beyond someone's economic status and embracing them for who they are as individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to drive my truck 'cross the train tracks
I had a job that required me to drive my truck across train tracks.
A hard day's work piled up in the back
I worked hard and had a lot of stuff in the back of my truck.
Muddy boots and a grease stained Atlanta Braves cap, yeah
I wore muddy boots and had an Atlanta Braves cap with grease stains on it.
I was just a poor boy
I didn't have much money and came from a poor background.
I felt a little outta place on your front porch
I didn't feel comfortable on your front porch.
The look on your daddy's face when he opened the door
Your dad didn't look happy when he opened the door.
Everything he didn't say told me he wasn't sure
Even though your dad didn't say anything, I could tell he wasn't sure about me.
'Bout this poor boy
He wasn't sure about me because I was poor.
But you didn't worry 'bout what I wasn't
You didn't care about what I didn't have.
You didn't care that I came from nothin'
You didn't care that I had come from a poor background.
All I could give you was my love and
All I had to offer you was my love.
The key to the heart
My love was the most important thing that I could give you.
Of a poor boy
Even though I was poor, I had a lot of love to give.
I'd crack a smile when them rich boys would look our way
I would smile when rich boys looked at us.
I knew that they were thinkin', man, there ain't no way
I knew that they were thinking that you were too good for me.
He can't keep her happy, no, that girl won't ever stay
They thought that I wouldn't be able to make you happy and that you would leave me.
With that poor boy
Because I was poor.
Baby, we just kept on rockin' on
We continued to stay together.
In a beat up truck, a Keith Whitley song
We drove around in a truck that wasn't in good condition and listened to a Keith Whitley song.
Girl, your heart of gold
You have a heart of gold.
Proved 'em all wrong
You showed them that their assumptions about us were wrong.
You loved a poor boy, yeah yeah
You loved me even though I was poor.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, RHETT AKINS, BEN HAYSLIP, TYLER FARR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@biggamehunter3006
I was raised in a poor family and no one wanted to stay with a poor boy so I got my cdl hauling livestock making great money and I'm glad I was raised poor cause I appreciate every penny I make the point of this comment is to say it don't matter if your rich or poor be proud of who you are doing let no one change you but you
@aaroncogan469
i like that
@greatestever2831
Nicolas Robinson hell yeah buddy HAMMER DOWN
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@codystevens294
This is such a good song it really brings out the kind if guy he is
@TheShermanator92
This song deserves to be big.
@preciouschipili551
one of the best country songs ever
@2ndamendment219
this song reminds me of the night I meet my so cal wife in vegas wearing a bass pro hat.
@DreamzRyche
In case nobody tells you, lol, TY for this song!!
@brodyhensley9414
Nothing Wrong with Being a Poor Boy..
@SarahM874
Absolutely!