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 prayer
Like Johnny Cash’s arm around Billy Graham God and country music They both never change You find ’em when you need ’em Where you standThere’s always lost in the found
And darkness in the I-saw-the-light It’s living in the small towns In some church and backroad honky tonk tonightIt’s a dance between the sin and the salvation
Come hell or high water There’s two things still worth saving God and country music God and country musicGod and country music
They both showed you the truth Seen the low of the valley And the highs of the mountains too Folded hands and guitar strings Jukebox preachers and angels singing Call you like they knew ya Between the hell and hallelujahThere’s always lost in the found
And darkness in the I-saw-the-light It’s still living in the small towns In some church and backroad honky tonk tonightIt’s a dance between the sin and the salvation
Come hell or high water There’s two things still worth saving God and country music God and country musicThere’s always lost in the found
And darkness in the I-saw-the-light It’s still living in the small towns In some church and backroad honky tonk tonight It’s a dance between the sin and the salvation Come hell or high water There’s two things still worth savingGod and country music
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