Thursday, June 25, 2009
"That's Something to be Proud of"
So I was driving home tonight wondering what I was going to write my out of class blog about when one of my favorite country songs came on the radio. I figured, why not, it is by Montgomery Gentry and it is called "That's Something to be Proud of." I like this song so much because it goes to prove my point to my dad. He seems to think that all country music is bad but I have to disagree. My biggest argument is that country music is better than any rap music but he always throws back that rap is not music therefore it does not count according to him. This argument is all fun and games but I still like to prove my point that even country music has some good songs. Anyway, this song is about how you can be proud of your accomplishments even if they do not give you fame or money. The song starts out telling how the grandfather use to tell stories about his life and how things such as fighting in a war and surviving is something you can be proud of. It also goes on to tell about how finding love and creating a family is something to work for and enjoy. Most songs today are about human desire and self indulgence where as this song is about being happy with who you are, even if it is a small, simple, and humble life. I really like the group Montgomery Gentry, their songs and sound.
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Yep! I agree this is definitely a great song and country rocks.
ReplyDeleteAlright i am not a huge fan of alot of country or rap for that matter. BUT i was raised on country and i can actually "feel" alot of country music rather than rap music. Usually i only listen to rap when i'm dancing (which is alot) BUT i will have to say i think country definitely has a bit more put into it (talentwise).
ReplyDeleteHave you shared this song with your dad?
ReplyDeleteAlso, it would be cool if you could post the lyrics for those of us that aren't "fans." ;)
BTW, when we start our poetry study we'll definitely be considering song lyrics.
Here are the lyrics!! If you want to read them or you could listen to it on youtube or something!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThere's a story that my daddy tells religiously
Like clockwork every time he sees an opening
In a conversation about the way things used to be
Well I'd just roll my eyes and make a bee-line for the door
But I'd always END up starry-eyed, cross-legged on the floor
Hanging on to every word
Man, the things I heard
It was harder times and longer days
Five miles to school, uphill both ways
We were cane switch raised, and dirt floor poor
'Course that was back before the war
Yeah, your uncle and I made quite a pair
Flying F-15's through hostile air
He went down but they missed me by a hair
He'd always stop right there and say...
That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
That's a chin held high as the tears fall down
A gut sucked in, a chest stuck out
Like a small town flag a-flyin'
Or a newborn baby cryin'
In the arms of the woman that you love
That's something to be proud of
So I'm graduatin' college, that was mama's dream
But I was on my way to anywhere else when I turned 18
Cuz when you gotta fast car you think you've got everything
I learned quick those GTO's don't run on faith
I ended up broken down in some town north of L.A.
Working maximum hours for minimum wage
Well, I fell in love, next thing I know
The babies came, the car got slow
I sure do miss that old hot rod
But you sure save gas in them foreign jobs
Dad, I wonder if I ever let you down
If you're ashamed how I turned out
Well, he lowered his voice, then he raised his brow
Said, lemme tell ya right now
That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
You don't need to make a million
Just be thankful to be workin'
You can do with what your able
And putting food there on the table
And providing for the family that you love
That's something to be proud of
And if all you ever really do is the best you can
Well, you did it man
That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
That's a chin held high as the tears fall down
A gut sucked in, a chest stuck out
Like a small town flag a-flyin'
Or a newborn baby cryin'
In the arms of the woman that you love
That's something to be proud of
That's something to be proud of
Yeah, that's something to be proud of
That's something to be proud of
Now that's something to be proud of