Sticks and Stones
William Clark Green Lyrics
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Light one up, and you burn one down
Yeah, everybody got somethin' to say about every little subject
Every single day
My momma taught me to be better than that
I'm checkin' out, gonna pack my bags
Load up the truck, hang up the phone
I ain't gonna listen to 'em bitch and moan
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
Yeah, you believe what you wanna believe
Think that you know but you don't know me
Yeah, if you want someone to blame
You can tell the whole town, you can curse my name
I won't be beggin' for a second chance
Do you really think that I give a damn?
Load up the truck, hang up the phone
Tell my baby I'm comin' home
I ain't gonna listen to 'em bitch and moan
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
Load up the truck, hang up the phone
Tell my baby I'm comin' home
I ain't gonna listen to 'em bitch and moan
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
Load up the truck, hang up the phone
Tell my baby I'm comin' home
I ain't gonna listen to 'em bitch and moan
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
Hey
In William Clark Green's song "Sticks and Stones," the singer expresses his frustration with the people in his small town who always have something to say about everyone and everything. He's had enough of the constant criticism and negativity and decides to leave town and not look back. The chorus of the song emphasizes that he's not going to let the words of others bring him down, as they are nothing but "sticks and stones."
The lyrics reveal the singer's determination to live on his own terms and not let the opinions of others influence his decisions. He's not interested in seeking anyone's approval and is confident in his ability to make his own way in life. The line "My momma taught me to be better than that" reinforces that the singer was raised with a strong sense of self-worth and a belief in his own abilities.
Overall, "Sticks and Stones" is a powerful anthem of independence and resilience. It encourages listeners to be confident in themselves and not let negative words and opinions of others bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't a lot goin' on in this town
This town is boring and uneventful
Light one up, and you burn one down
Smoking marijuana is the only way to feel alive around here
Yeah, everybody got somethin' to say about every little subject
People in this town are always gossiping and judging others
Every single day
This is a constant occurrence
My momma taught me to be better than that
My upbringing taught me to rise above petty behavior
I'm checkin' out, gonna pack my bags
I'm leaving this town and never looking back
Load up the truck, hang up the phone
I'm making the necessary preparations to leave
Tell my baby I'm comin' home
I'm going back to my roots and starting fresh
I ain't gonna listen to 'em bitch and moan
I refuse to hear any more negativity from others
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
The words of others cannot hurt me
Yeah, you believe what you wanna believe
Everyone has their own perspective and opinions
Think that you know but you don't know me
Just because someone thinks they have me figured out doesn't mean they really do
Yeah, if you want someone to blame
Those who are quick to point fingers are often avoiding their own responsibilities
You can tell the whole town, you can curse my name
Others can spread rumors and speak ill of me all they want
I won't be beggin' for a second chance
I'm confident in my decision to move on and won't ask for anyone's approval
Do you really think that I give a damn?
I don't care what others think of me
Ain't nothin' but sticks and stones
At the end of the day, words are just words and cannot harm me
Hey
An interjection to end the song
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WILLIAM CLARK GREEN
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