Speaker A
(wind whooshes) (thunder rumbles) (upbeat music) ♪ There'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. ♪
Montgomery Gentry's 'Something To Be Proud Of' tells a heartfelt story about family, hard work, and finding pride in life's simple achievements.
Key Takeaways
- Pride is found in hard work and dedication, not just material success.
- Family stories and values shape personal identity and resilience.
- Sacrifices made by previous generations are honored and remembered.
- Doing your best and supporting your family is a meaningful achievement.
- Life's simple moments and love are worthy of pride and respect.
Summary
- The song narrates a father's stories about past hardships and values.
- Highlights the contrast between tough upbringing and modern challenges.
- Touches on themes of family, perseverance, and pride in everyday life.
- Mentions military service and the sacrifices made by family members.
- Describes youthful dreams and the realities of growing up and working hard.
- Emphasizes the importance of doing one's best and providing for loved ones.
- Reinforces that pride comes from effort and love, not wealth or status.
- Uses vivid imagery like a small-town flag flying and a newborn baby crying.
- The father reassures his son that his life choices are something to be proud of.
- The song combines storytelling with uplifting, heartfelt music.
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Speaker A
♪ Well, I'd just roll my eyes. ♪ ♪ And make a beeline for the door. ♪ ♪ But I'd always end up starry-eyed. ♪ ♪ Cross-legged on the floor. ♪ ♪ Hanging onto every word. ♪ ♪ Man, the things I heard. ♪
Speaker A
(upbeat music continues) ♪ It was harder times and longer days. ♪ ♪ Five miles to school, uphill both ways. ♪ ♪ We were cane-switched raised and dirt-floor poor. ♪ ♪ Course that was back before the war. ♪ ♪ Yeah, your uncle and I made quite a pair. ♪
Speaker A
♪ Flying F-15s 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. ♪
Speaker A
♪ 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. ♪
Speaker A
♪ That's something to be proud of. ♪ (upbeat music continues) ♪ Son graduatin' college, that was mama's dream. ♪ ♪ But I was on my way to anywhere else when I turned 18. ♪ ♪ 'Cause when you gotta fast car. ♪
Speaker A
♪ You think you've got everything. ♪ ♪ I learned quick those GTOs don't run on faith. ♪ ♪ I ended up broken down in some town north of LA. ♪ ♪ Working maximum hours. ♪ ♪ For minimum wage. ♪
Speaker A
(upbeat music continues) ♪ 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. ♪
Speaker A
♪ Dad, I wonder if I ever let you down. ♪ ♪ If you're ashamed of how I turned out. ♪ ♪ Well, he lowered his voice, then he raised his brow. ♪ ♪ Said, let me tell ya right now. ♪
Speaker A
♪ 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. ♪
Speaker A
♪ 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. ♪
Speaker A
(upbeat music continues) ♪ 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. ♪
Speaker A
♪ 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. ♪
Speaker A
♪ 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. ♪ (upbeat music continues) (upbeat music softens)
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