Yeah, we drank on it
Cranked some Hank on it
Got a little crazy, raised a little hell on it
Yeah, learned to pray, learned to cuss
Throw a party, throw a punch
Ain’t no hiding where we’re from
It’s on our boots, it’s on our trucks
It was in that cloud of dust we stirred up
It was out in the fields, in them old backroads
It covers this town like it covers my soul
Yeah, it’s in our bones, in our blood
Yeah, as deep as these roots run
We’ll never be too far gone
From the dirt we were raised on
Dirt we were raised on
Bailed some hay on it
Asked God to rain on it
We met ’em at the gate when they tried to put an interstate on it
Yeah, we got lost, we got found
And we got high and we got down
And every time we rolled into town
It’s on our boots, it’s on our trucks
It was in that cloud of dust we stirred up
It was out in the fields, in them old backroads
It covers this town like it covers my soul
Yeah, it’s in our bones, in our blood
Yeah, as deep as these roots run
We’ll never be too far gone
From the dirt we were raised on
Dirt we were raised on
Yeah, we drank on it
Cranked some Hank on it
Got a little crazy, raised a hell on it
It’s on our boots, it’s on our trucks
It was in that cloud of dust we stirred up
It was out in the fields, in them old backroads
It covers this town like it covers my soul
Yeah, it’s in our bones, in our blood
Yeah, as deep as these roots run
We’ll never be too far gone
From the dirt we were raised on
Dirt we were raised on
Yeah, it’s the red stuff flying in the back of a truck bed
Goin’ out as far as you can get
Windows down, turned up to a country song
That’s the dirt we were raised on
Sunsets and a bullet hole stop sign
Getting down on the back of a forty five
Yeah, that’s how we do it all night long
That’s the dirt we were raised on
That’s the dirt we were raised on
That’s the dirt we were raised on
That’s the dirt we were raised on
The Roots Run Deep: A Celebration of Hometown Heritage
Jason Aldean’s “Dirt We Were Raised On” is an evocative tribute to the places and experiences that shape us. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of small-town life, filled with muddy boots, dusty trucks, and memories forged in the fields and backroads. Aldean captures the essence of rural pride, emphasizing how these experiences are more than just part of the landscape—they become a permanent part of one’s identity. Whether it’s wild nights, heartfelt prayers, or hard work in the fields, the song highlights the unbreakable bond between people and the land that raised them.
Unforgettable Memories and Lasting Bonds
The recurring imagery of dirt, dust, and roots underscores how these elements are woven into the fabric of daily life. Aldean reminds listeners that no matter how far they travel or how much life changes, the foundation laid by their upbringing remains steadfast. The song is a nostalgic anthem for anyone who finds comfort and pride in where they come from, making it both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Song Credits
Artist: Jason Aldean
Release Year: 2019
Label: Broken Bow Records
Songwriters: Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda, Neil Thrasher