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Drive-by Truckers The Righteous Path Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this weekAlbum: Brighter Than Creations Dark / Original Release Date: 2008-01-22Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 13 sec
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- The Righteous Path Lyrics / with translationsI got a brand new car that drinks a bunch of gas
I got a house in a neighborhood that’s fading fast
I got a dog and a cat that don’t fight too much
I got a few hundred channels to keep me in touch
I got a beautiful wife and three tow-headed kids
I got a couple of big secrets I’d kill to keep hid
I don’t know God but I fear his wrath
I’m trying to keep focused on the righteous path
I got a couple of opinions that I hold dear
A whole lot of debt and a whole lot of fear
I got an itch that needs scratching but it feels alright
I got the need to blow it out on Saturday night
I got a grill in the backyard and a case of beers
I got a boat that ain’t seen the water in years
More bills than money, I can do the math
I’m trying to keep focused on the righteous path
I’m trying to keep focused as I drive down the road
On the ditches and the curves and the heavy load
Ain’t bitching bout things that aren’t in my grasp
Just trying to hold steady on the righteous path
There’s this friend of mine I’ve known all my life
Who can’t get it right no matter how hard he tries
He’s got kids he don’t see and several ex-wives
And a list of bad decisions bout eight miles wide
Trouble with the law and the IRS
And where he’ll get the money’s anybody’s guess
He’s a long way off but if you was to ask
He’d say he’s trying to stay focused on the righteous path
Trying to keep focused as we drive down the road
Like we did back in High School before the world turned cold
Now the brakes are thin and the curves are fast
We’re trying to hold steady on the righteous path
We’re hanging out and we’re hanging on
We’re trying the best we can to keep keeping on
We got messed up minds for these messed up times
And it’s a thin thin line separating his from mine
Trying to hold steady on the righteous path
80 miles and hour with a worn out map
No time for self-pity or self-righteous crap
Trying to stay focused on the righteous path
I got a house in a neighborhood that’s fading fast
I got a dog and a cat that don’t fight too much
I got a few hundred channels to keep me in touch
I got a beautiful wife and three tow-headed kids
I got a couple of big secrets I’d kill to keep hid
I don’t know God but I fear his wrath
I’m trying to keep focused on the righteous path
I got a couple of opinions that I hold dear
A whole lot of debt and a whole lot of fear
I got an itch that needs scratching but it feels alright
I got the need to blow it out on Saturday night
I got a grill in the backyard and a case of beers
I got a boat that ain’t seen the water in years
More bills than money, I can do the math
I’m trying to keep focused on the righteous path
I’m trying to keep focused as I drive down the road
On the ditches and the curves and the heavy load
Ain’t bitching bout things that aren’t in my grasp
Just trying to hold steady on the righteous path
There’s this friend of mine I’ve known all my life
He’s got kids he don’t see and several ex-wives
And a list of bad decisions bout eight miles wide
Trouble with the law and the IRS
And where he’ll get the money’s anybody’s guess
He’s a long way off but if you was to ask
He’d say he’s trying to stay focused on the righteous path
Trying to keep focused as we drive down the road
Like we did back in High School before the world turned cold
Now the brakes are thin and the curves are fast
We’re trying to hold steady on the righteous path
We’re hanging out and we’re hanging on
We’re trying the best we can to keep keeping on
We got messed up minds for these messed up times
And it’s a thin thin line separating his from mine
Trying to hold steady on the righteous path
80 miles and hour with a worn out map
No time for self-pity or self-righteous crap
Trying to stay focused on the righteous path
Facts about The Righteous Path
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The Righteous Path is written by Patterson Hood.
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It is first released on January 22, 2008 as part of Drive-by Truckers's album "Brighter Than Creations Dark" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Drive-By Truckers song 'The Righteous Path' uses driving through difficult terrain to demonstrate how people fight to stay true to their values while dealing with their personal problems and the disorder of their lives. The righteous path lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, angst, empowerment, nostalgia and social commentary. The song shows how people value material possessions and external achievements because it shows their internal battle between their concealed problems and their quest for right and wrong and their need for companionship and their battle with life changes. The lyrics contain mature themes, including references to fear, debt, and a mention of 'kill' in a metaphorical sense. The content contains mild expressions of irritation and includes the term 'bitching' which stands out as unsuitable for viewers who are younger than that. The content contains elements that require PG-13 rating because it needs parental guidance to determine suitable content for younger audiences.
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The Righteous Path falls under the genre Rock.
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The Righteous Path song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
Who wrote The Righteous Path lyrics?
The Righteous Path is written by Patterson Hood.
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When was The Righteous Path released?
It is first released on January 22, 2008 as part of Drive-by Truckers's album "Brighter Than Creations Dark" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Righteous Path lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Drive-By Truckers song 'The Righteous Path' uses driving through difficult terrain to demonstrate how people fight to stay true to their values while dealing with their personal problems and the disorder of their lives. The righteous path lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, angst, empowerment, nostalgia and social commentary. The song shows how people value material possessions and external achievements because it shows their internal battle between their concealed problems and their quest for right and wrong and their need for companionship and their battle with life changes. The lyrics contain mature themes, including references to fear, debt, and a mention of 'kill' in a metaphorical sense. The content contains mild expressions of irritation and includes the term 'bitching' which stands out as unsuitable for viewers who are younger than that. The content contains elements that require PG-13 rating because it needs parental guidance to determine suitable content for younger audiences.
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Which genre is The Righteous Path?
The Righteous Path falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Righteous Path?
The Righteous Path song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by M. StewartSongwriter(s): Patterson Hood
Record Label(s): 2007 New West Records, LLC
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