Ain't Raised to Kiss Ass

Mama wore an apron, daddy wore a flask

Taught me when to smile and when to whoop some ass

I learned early not to judge a man too fast

But if he lies once, he don't get a second pass

My boots been muddy since the second grade

Earned my stripes and feet lights and bailing hay

Don't care for trophies, don't chase an old brass

I'd rather earn my keep than kiss someone's ass

Ain't never cared for flash or fame

My handshake's worth more than a rich man's name

I've had broke down trucks and a tank of gas

But I never once begged to plate it half-assed

I know folks with riches and folks with less

The ones who show up, those are the best

We break our backs just to make it last

And pray the Lord helps us haul the past

I ain't raised to talk out my ass

I ain't raised to chase what don't last

I ain't raised to run from the clash

I'm ten toes down when the line gets trashed

I ain't raised to wear no mask

I ain't raised to move too fast

I ain't raised to skip no class

I'm old school real, not built for sass

I got kin who drank from rusted jars

And scars that shine brighter than fancy cars

I've said it in silence with a weight of truth

And I've seen grown men cry in cowboy boots

You might see me quiet in a corner seat

But I'll rise up if you mess with my family tree

Cause the ones I ride with don't need to ask

They know damn well I'll cover their ass

See, around here

You ain't judged by your phone or your cash

You're judged by your word and the dust on your dash

We don't flex, we don't fake, we don't flash

We show up, speak plain, and cut through the trash

I ain't raised to kiss no ass

I ain't raised to chase what won't last

I ain't raised to beg for a pass

I ain't raised to fold or come in last

I ain't raised to skip no task

I work till it hurts, then I laugh

I ain't raised for nothin' half-assed

I'm born for the fire built to outlast

So if you're like me, then raise your glass

For every country soul that walks with class

We ain't got time to dwell on the past

We're still standin' strong while the weak ones crash

Cause we ain't raised that way, and we never will be

We ain't raised that way, and we never will be