About the song
Background
This is a live performance by Brad Paisley of his song “Son of the Mountains” on the TODAY Show. The exact date of the performance isn’t widely available, but based on news articles, it likely happened sometime in late 2023 or early 2024 to promote the album “Son of the Mountains”. You can find the performance on [YouTube](brad paisley son of the mountains live).
Lyrics & Themes
“Son of the Mountains” is a celebration of Brad Paisley’s West Virginia roots and the Appalachian way of life. The lyrics paint a picture of beautiful landscapes, strong work ethic, and the close-knit community spirit found in the mountains.
Here are some of the themes explored in the song:
- Love for home: The song expresses a deep affection for West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
- Simple life: The lyrics celebrate the beauty of a life lived close to nature and traditional values.
- Resilience: The song acknowledges the challenges faced by mountain communities but also highlights their strength and perseverance.
Additional Context
- “Son of the Mountains” is part of a larger project by Brad Paisley. Songs like “The Medicine Will” tackle the serious issue of opioid addiction that has impacted Appalachia. Paisley aims to show a multifaceted view of his home region.
- In an interview [YouTube], Paisley talks about how “Son of the Mountains” reflects the positive aspects of growing up in West Virginia, while “The Medicine Will” deals with the hardships.
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Lyrics
Since the days of prohibition ’round here they’ve been making shineI had an uncle go to prison running jugs across state linesHe told the judge who let him out, you’ll never catch me doing that againHe got a faster car and they never did
I’m a son of the mountains, I’m a son a of a gunI’m as free as the river that through this hollar runsBlame who I am on where I’m from‘Cause I’m a son, I’m a son of the mountains
By the time they make it legal, we’re a long way down that roadHell, I don’t care who you marry, what you brew or what you growUp here we believe in freedomIf there’s a hill to die on, well that’s mineYeah, it might be an uphill climb
But I’m a son of the mountains, I’m a son a of a gunWould you like a little moonshine? I think I’ve got someA little uphill climb don’t scare me none‘Cause I’m a son, I’m a son of the mountains
The good Lord willing and the creek don’t riseIt don’t matter when you’re up this highDog on the porch, chicken in the panCome on baby, take my hand
Yeah, you’re a daughter of the land andI’m a son of the mountains (I’m a song of the mountains)I’m a son a of a gun (I’m a son of a gun)I’m as free as a river (I’m as free as a river)That through this hollar runs (through this hollar runs)The highs and lows don’t scare me none‘Cause I’m a son (I’m a son)I’m the son of the mountains
The good Lord willing and the creek don’t riseIt don’t matter when you’re up this highI’m a son of the mountains (I’m a son of the mountains)