“He’s got tattoos, he’s bad news”
Yeah that’s all anybody’s ever said about me
And yeah I like to cut loose and smoke too
You might think I chose this way of living, nah but it chose me
You can hear me coming with a 6.2 humming
Guns N’ Roses bumping through a twelve in the floor
I don’t need me nothing but a spot out in the country
I smile when they say that I ain’t me anymore
Ain’t a thing changed round here but the money
You try to mix it up but let me tell you something
Same liquor in my dixie, same rowdy bunch with me
I’ll be laid up in the dirt before you ever take it from me
So take the boy out the truck, take the boy out the mud
Put him up in a PJ, he’ll still try to get those 40s stuck
So line ’em up, turn it up and keep it running
Say whatever you want but I’m anything but new to country
Without a doubt I’ve been around
Yeah everybody knows my name when I show up now
And I’ve been from New York to LA and every place in between
But they don’t do it like we do it in my hometown
Ain’t a thing changed round here but the money
You try to mix it up but let me tell you something
Same liquor in my dixie, same rowdy bunch with me
I’ll be laid up in the dirt before you ever take it from me
So take the boy out the truck, take the boy out the mud
Put him up in a PJ, he’ll still try to get those 40s stuck
So line ’em up, turn it up and keep it running
Say whatever you want but I’m anything but new to country
Ain’t a thing changed round here but the money
You try to mix it up but let me tell you something
Same liquor in my dixie, same rowdy bunch with me
I’ll be laid up in the dirt before you ever take it from me
So take the boy out the truck, take the boy out the mud
Put him up in a PJ, he’ll still try to get those 40s stuck
So line ’em up, turn it up and keep it running
Say whatever you want but I’m anything but new to country
Yeah I’m anything but new to country
Yeah I’m anything but new to country
Embracing Authentic Roots
In “New To Country,” Bailey Zimmerman delivers a bold proclamation of authenticity and pride in his rural roots. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who, despite outside perceptions and newfound fame, remains true to his background. References to tattoos, loud music, and a rowdy crew highlight Zimmerman’s unapologetic embrace of his identity. The repeated lines about nothing changing “but the money” reinforce that no matter where life takes him, his core values and love for country living remain intact.
A Celebration of Consistency
The song’s chorus and verses emphasize steadfast loyalty to friends, traditions, and lifestyle. Even as success brings new experiences—symbolized by private jets and traveling coast to coast—Zimmerman insists that he’s “anything but new to country.” This theme resonates with listeners who value staying grounded amid change, making the track both relatable and an anthem for those proud of where they come from.
Song Credits
Artist: Bailey Zimmerman
Songwriters: Bailey Zimmerman, Austin Shawn, Chandler Walters, Michael Tyler
Release Year: 2024