See the lyrics for “Boys ‘Round Here” popularized by Blake Shelton and released in 2013
Well the boys ’round here don’t listen to The BeatlesRun ole Bocephus through a jukebox needleAt a honky-tonk, where their boots stompAll night; what? (that’s right)Yeah, and what they call work, digging in the dirtGotta get it in the ground ‘fore the rain come downTo get paid, to get the girlIn your four wheel drive (a country boy can survive)Yeah the boys ’round hereDrinking that ice cold beerTalkin’ ’bout girls, talkin’ ’bout trucksRunnin’ them red dirt roads out, kicking up dustThe boys ’round hereSending up a prayer to the man upstairsBackwoods legit, don’t take no shi-Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spitAw heckRed red, red, red, red, red, redneckWell the boys ’round here, they’re keeping it countryAin’t a damn one know how to do the dougie(You don’t do the dougie?) no, not in KentuckyBut these girls ’round here yep, they still love meYeah, the girls ’round here, they all deserve a whistleShakin’ that sugar, sweet as Dixie crystalThey like that y’all and southern drawlAnd just can’t help it cause they just keep fallin’For the boys ’round hereDrinking that ice cold beerTalkin’ ’bout girls, talkin’ ’bout trucksRunnin’ them red dirt roads out, kicking up dustThe boys ’round hereSending up a prayer to the man upstairsBackwoods legit, don’t take no shi-Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spitto the country side(Ooh, let’s ride)Down to the river sideHey now girl, hop inside, (ooh… let’s ride)Me and you gonna take a little ride to the riverLet’s ride (that’s right)Lay a blanket on the groundKissing and the crickets is the only soundWe out of townHave you ever got down with a…Red red, red, red, red, red, redneck?And do you wanna get down with a…Red red, red, red, red, red, redneck?Girl you gotta get downWith the boys ’round hereDrinking that ice cold beerTalkin’ ’bout girls, talkin’ ’bout trucksRunnin’ them red dirt roads out, kicking up dustThe boys ’round hereSending up a prayer to the man upstairsBackwoods legit, don’t take no shi-Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spitI’m one of the boys ’round hereDrinking that ice cold beerTalkin’ ’bout girls, talkin’ ’bout trucksRunnin’ them red dirt roads out, kicking up dustThe boys ’round hereSending up a prayer to the man upstairsBackwoods legit, don’t take no shi-Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit
About Boys ‘Round Here Song
“Boys ‘Round Here” is a song by Blake Shelton featuring the Pistol Annies, released as the lead single from Shelton’s 2013 album Based on a True Story.
The song features a blend of modern country with a bit of a Southern rock edge. It has an upbeat, party-like feel with a focus on the lifestyle and culture of rural Southern life.
The lyrics describe a group of rural Southern men and their way of life, including their habits, values, and love for country living. The chorus emphasizes a carefree attitude and pride in their Southern roots, with lyrics like “The boys ’round here drinking that ice-cold beer, singing that, ‘I don’t care,’ song.”
“Boys ‘Round Here” became one of Shelton’s signature songs and is often associated with his person as a country artist who celebrates and embodies Southern traditions and values.