Montgomery Gentry - Something To Be Proud Of (Official Video)

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.

What the video covers

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.

What is the main message of 'Something To Be Proud Of'?

The main message is that pride comes from doing your best, working hard, and providing for your family, regardless of wealth or status.

How does the song portray the relationship between father and son?

The song shows a father sharing stories and life lessons with his son, reassuring him that his efforts and life choices are something to be proud of.

What themes are explored in the song's lyrics?

Themes include family, perseverance, sacrifice, pride in simple achievements, and honoring past generations' struggles.

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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. ♪

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)

Topics:Montgomery GentrySomething To Be Proud Ofcountry musicfamily valueshard workpridelife lessonsmilitary servicesmall townstorytelling

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