Long Haired Country Boy Lyrics by Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels Lyrics
People say I'm no good and crazy as a loon
Cause I get stoned in the mornin, get drunk in the afternoon
Kinda like my ole blue tick hound I like to lay around in the shade
And I ain't got no money but I've damn sure got it made
Chorus:
And I ain't askin' nobody for nothing
If I can't get it on my own
If you don't like the way I'm livin'
You just leave this long haired country boy alone
Preacher man talkin' on the radio, puttin' down the rock and roll
He wants me to send a donation cause he's worried about my soul
He said Jesus walked on the water and I know that it's true
But sometimes I think that preacher man might do a little walkin', too
Chorus
Poor girl wants to marry and the rich girl wants to flirt
Rich man goes to college and the poor man goes to work
A drunkard wants another drink of wine and the politician wants a vote
I don't want much of nothing at all but I will take another toke
Chorus
Song Facts:
- Genre: Country, Southern Rock
- Lyricist: Charlie Daniels
Artist Info:
Charlie Daniels was an iconic figure in country and Southern rock music, known for his skilled fiddle playing and outspoken lyrics. Born in 1936 in North Carolina, Daniels became famous for his fiery performances and a musical style that seamlessly blended rock, country, and blues elements. His songs often reflected his strong political opinions and the values of the Southern United States, resonating with a broad audience that appreciated both his musical prowess and his no-nonsense approach to songwriting. Daniels' legacy includes not only his music but also his influence on the genres of Southern rock and country, with a career that spanned several decades until his passing in 2020.
Annotations and Meaning:
"Long Haired Country Boy" by Charlie Daniels offers a spirited defense of personal freedom and individualism, themes that resonate deeply in Daniels' body of work. The song's narrator describes his laid-back, self-sufficient lifestyle with a touch of defiance and pride.
The lyrics "People say I'm no-good, And crazy as a loon. I get stoned in the morning, I get drunk in the afternoon," introduce us to the narrator's unconventional life, immediately setting the tone for a character who lives outside societal norms. This opening acts as a candid acknowledgment of his vices, portraying them as part of a content, self-directed life.
The chorus, "But I ain't askin' nobody for nothin', If I can't get it on my own. If you don't like the way I'm livin', You just leave this long-haired country boy alone," serves as the song's thesis. It's a declaration of autonomy and a rejection of societal judgment or charity. This sentiment reflects a core value in much of Daniels' music: the importance of self-reliance and personal freedom.
Daniels also critiques the hypocrisy he perceives in society, particularly targeting the preacher man on TV who condemns rock 'n' roll while soliciting donations. This stanza highlights the narrator's skepticism of organized religion or anyone who might profit from moralizing to others, suggesting a deeper belief in personal integrity and authenticity.
In another verse, Daniels contrasts social classes and their desires or opportunities, illustrating the often arbitrary nature of societal values and success. The line "A rich man goes to college, And a poor man goes to work," underscores the predetermined paths laid out by socio-economic status, reinforcing the narrator's choice to live on his own terms.
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Song Facts:
- Genre: Country, Southern Rock
- Lyricist: Charlie Daniels
Artist Info:
Charlie Daniels brought his fiddle to country and southern rock music, an icon for the powerful instrument and vocal lyrics. Born in 1936 in North Carolina, Daniels was known for his fiery performances and musical style that combined the rock with country and the blues. His songs often reflected a strong political opinion and the values of the Southern United States. His songs reached a big audience who could relate and respond to his musical genius and honestly written songs. Daniels' heritage consisted of his music and his heritage to the genre of Southern rock and country, after several years of time of career up to his death in 2020.
Annotations and Meaning:
The "Long Haired Country Boy," by Charlie Daniels, is a rollicking anthem for man's individual freedom and self-pride, ideas that strike home to the very core in Charlie Daniels' repertoire of music. The song describes the narrator's laid-back, self-sufficient lifestyle with a touch of pride and defiance.
It is through these lines that "People say I'm no good, And I crazy as a loon, I get stoned in the morning, I get drunk in the afternoon" that describes the rather bohemian life of the narrator; they set right away what kind of a person he is going to be. This introduction really is an honest admission to his vices, presenting them as just part and parcel of a full, self-actualized life.
The chorus, "But I ain't askin' nobody for nothin', If I can't get it on my own. If you don't like the way I'm livin', You just leave this long-haired country boy alone," becomes the thesis of the song. It's a statement of independence, a refusal to be judged by society or be taken out of charity. This philosophy underlies one of the central values in most of Daniels' music: the importance of independence and individual freedom.
Daniels also pokes fun at what he must feel is the hypocrisy in society, setting his sights on the preacher man on TV who gets people to send in money while condemning rock 'n' roll. This stanza really does question the faith of the narrator to institutional religion or any other person who profits from preaching to other people. It insinuates a greater faith in one's own authenticity and honor.
In a later verse, Daniels compares the social classes and their whims or doors to opportunities to bring to the surface the capricious and cruel nature of the social value and success. The line "A rich man goes to college, And a poor man goes to work" points out predefined courses laid down by socio-economic status, returning as an echo to the narrator's scripted choice of living life on his own terms.
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