Story Behind The Song
"Don't call me Sir, I work for a living" is the sentiment that inspired this song. For good or bad I was raised to believe you need to work for what you want. I also was getting tired of others judging my work on their standard, without taking the work on its own terms-"If you don't like me, nothin' I can do"...
Song Description
A simple honest working man goes through his day with a quiet and noble dignity. He knows what is important.
| Song Length |
3:23 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - Rockabilly |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Pleased |
Subject |
Philosophy, Masculinity |
| Similar Artists |
Brad Paisley, Eric Church |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
True Blue Collar
Verse 1-
Up before the rooster, gotta give him a nudge
That's OK, don't hold him no grudge
My rusty pick up hauls me down the road
Those uptown people might call me a toad
Pre-Chorus
That's OK, 'cause when the work needs done
They call me the trusted one
Chorus-
I may not have no fancy degree, Live my life honest and free
Ain't afraid to work for my pay, That's what I do each and every day
You don't like there's nothing I can do
'Cause I'm True... True Blue Collar
Verse 2-
Lunchtime, sometimes I work straight through
That's OK, still got plenty to do
My trusty lunchbox holds all I need
No tablecloth café where I stop to feed
Prechorus
Chorus
Verse 3-
Long after sundown I finally see home
That's OK, got no place to roam
My lusty lady meets me at the door
Those "A" List people might call us a bore
Prechorus
Chorus- Out
Copyright 2012 Mike Fleming
(415) 643-2253 / mike@westcoastvideo.net