About the song
“God And Country Music” is a song by country music legend George Strait, released in 2019. It’s a slower ballad-style country song that touches on themes important to Strait and the genre itself.
Here’s a breakdown of the background and themes:
Background:
- Released in 2019, it’s one of Strait’s later songs.
- It’s not entirely clear if it was intended for a specific album or project.
Themes:
- Faith and Religion: The title itself references God, and the lyrics mention finding comfort and strength in faith.
- Love of Country Music: The song celebrates the traditions and values of country music, highlighting its connection to faith, family, and rural life.
- Life Lessons: The lyrics reflect on life experiences and the wisdom gained over time.
- Gratitude: The song expresses appreciation for the blessings in life, including country music itself.
Lyrics:
The lyrics delve into these themes. Phrases like “faith will see me through” and “God bless the USA” showcase the religious aspect. Lines such as “country music, that’s the life I love” and “it’s the stories that our hearts can understand” emphasize the love for country music.
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Lyrics
God and country music are like whiskey and a prayerLike Johnny Cash’s arm around Billy GrahamGod and country musicThey both never changeYou find ’em when you need ’emWhere you stand
There’s always lost in the foundAnd darkness in the I-saw-the-lightIt’s living in the small townsIn some church and backroad honky tonk tonight
It’s a dance between the sin and the salvationCome hell or high waterThere’s two things still worth savingGod and country musicGod and country music
God and country musicThey both showed you the truthSeen the low of the valleyAnd the highs of the mountains tooFolded hands and guitar stringsJukebox preachers and angels singingCall you like they knew yaBetween the hell and hallelujah
There’s always lost in the foundAnd darkness in the I-saw-the-lightIt’s still living in the small townsIn some church and backroad honky tonk tonight
It’s a dance between the sin and the salvationCome hell or high waterThere’s two things still worth savingGod and country musicGod and country music
There’s always lost in the foundAnd darkness in the I-saw-the-lightIt’s still living in the small townsIn some church and backroad honky tonk tonightIt’s a dance between the sin and the salvationCome hell or high waterThere’s two things still worth saving
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