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Montgomery Gentry Something To Be Proud Of Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [3 votes]Album: You Do Your Thing / Original Release Date: 2004-05-18Genre: CountrySong Duration: 4 min 16 sec
Something To Be Proud Of
Montgomery Gentry
Montgomery Gentry
MONTGOMERY GENTRY
- Something To Be Proud Of LyricsThere'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 wind 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
Son 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 sold
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'
If you're doing what you're 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
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 wind 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
Son 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.
Well, I fell in love, next thing I know
The babies came, the car got sold
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'
If you're doing what you're 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
Facts about Something To Be Proud Of
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Something To Be Proud Of is written by Jeffrey Steele, Chris Allen Wallin.
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It is first released on May 18, 2004 as part of Montgomery Gentry's album "You Do Your Thing" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song "Something to Be Proud Of" which is performed by Montgomery Gentry conveys the message of pride and worth found in the lives of the simple and the working class, stressing the family, the love, and the best effort as the main things. Material success is contrasted with the deeper satisfaction of supporting the loved ones and leading a life of honesty and integrity, thus personal achievements and relationships take precedence over the externality of success. The lyrics of Something to be proud of are mainly about love, nostalgia, inspiration, empowerment, and reflection. At the same time, the song highlights the family heritage and pride, the struggles and the perseverance, and the love and the relationships. The lyrics imply themes of family pride, tough labor, and self-improvement, to which there are no expletives, violence, or adult content. They can be listened to by everyone regardless of their age.
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Something To Be Proud Of falls under the genre Country.
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Something To Be Proud Of song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
Who wrote Something To Be Proud Of lyrics?
Something To Be Proud Of is written by Jeffrey Steele, Chris Allen Wallin.
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When was Something To Be Proud Of released?
It is first released on May 18, 2004 as part of Montgomery Gentry's album "You Do Your Thing" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Something To Be Proud Of lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song "Something to Be Proud Of" which is performed by Montgomery Gentry conveys the message of pride and worth found in the lives of the simple and the working class, stressing the family, the love, and the best effort as the main things. Material success is contrasted with the deeper satisfaction of supporting the loved ones and leading a life of honesty and integrity, thus personal achievements and relationships take precedence over the externality of success. The lyrics of Something to be proud of are mainly about love, nostalgia, inspiration, empowerment, and reflection. At the same time, the song highlights the family heritage and pride, the struggles and the perseverance, and the love and the relationships. The lyrics imply themes of family pride, tough labor, and self-improvement, to which there are no expletives, violence, or adult content. They can be listened to by everyone regardless of their age.
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Which genre is Something To Be Proud Of?
Something To Be Proud Of falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Something To Be Proud Of?
Something To Be Proud Of song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jeffrey Steele, Chris Allen Wallin
Record Label(s): 2004 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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