BILLY JOE ROYAL

- Down In The Boondocks Lyrics

Down in the boondocks
Down in the boondocks
People put me down 'cause
That's the side of town I was born in
I love her she loves me but I don't fit in her society
Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks
Ev'ry night I watch the lights from the house up on the hill
I love a little girl who lives up there and I guess I always will
But I don't dare knock on her door
'Cause her daddy is my boss man
So I have to try to be content
Just to see her when ever I can
Down in the boondocks
Down in the boondocks
People put me down 'cause
That's the side of town I was born in
I love her she loves me but I don't fit in her society
Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks
Down in the boondocks
Down in the boondocks
One fine day I'll find the way to move from this old shack
I'll hold my head up like a king and I never never will look back
Until that morning I'll work and slave
And I'll save ev'ry dime
But tonight she'll have to steal away
To see me one more time
Down in the boondocks
Down in the boondocks
People put me down 'cause
That's the side of town I was born in
I love her she loves me but I don't fit in her society
Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks
Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks
Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks

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Who wrote Down In The Boondocks lyrics?


Down In The Boondocks is written by Joe South.
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When was Down In The Boondocks released?


It is first released in 1965 as part of Billy Joe Royal's album "Down in the Boondocks" which includes 23 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Down In The Boondocks lyrics?


When we try to understand the message behind it, the song Down in the Boondocks has Billy Joe Royal perform an account of a lower-class person who tries to reach upper-class status while he loves someone who exists beyond his social class boundaries. The lyrics of Down in the Boondocks focus on five main themes: love, personal reflection, hope, empowerment, and social commentary. The song demonstrates how social class differences create barriers to love while displaying the need for people to pursue their dreams. The lyrics contain no explicit language, violence, or mature themes. The story presents a basic plot about love and dreams which makes it appropriate for viewers of every age.
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Which genre is Down In The Boondocks?


Down In The Boondocks falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Down In The Boondocks?


Down In The Boondocks song length is 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Joe South
Record Label(s): 2013 Serenia Media
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