In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I've got some big news
The bank finally came through
And I'm holdin' the keys to a brand new Chevrolet
Have you been outside, it sure is a nice night
How about a little test drive
Down by the lake?
There's a place I know about where the dirt road runs out
And we can try out the four-wheel drive
Come on now what do you say
Girl, I can hardly wait to get a little mud on the tires.
'Cause it's a good night
To be out there soakin' up the moonlight
Stake out a little piece of shore line
I've got the perfect place in mind.
It's in the middle of nowhere, only one way to get there
You got to get a little mud on the tires.
Moonlight on a duck blind
Catfish on a trot line
Sun sets about nine this time of year
We can throw a blanket down
Crickets singin' in the background
And more stars that you can count on a night this clear.
I tell you what we need to do
Is grab a sleepin' bag or two
And build us a little campfire
And then with a little luck we might just get stuck
Let's get a little mud on the tires.
'Cause it's a good night
To be out there soakin' up the moonlight
Stake out a little piece of shore line
I've got the perfect place in mind.
It's in the middle of nowhere, only one way to get there
You got to get a little mud on the tires.
And then with a little luck we might just get stuck
Let's get a little mud on the tires
The bank finally came through
And I'm holdin' the keys to a brand new Chevrolet
Have you been outside, it sure is a nice night
How about a little test drive
Down by the lake?
There's a place I know about where the dirt road runs out
And we can try out the four-wheel drive
Come on now what do you say
Girl, I can hardly wait to get a little mud on the tires.
'Cause it's a good night
To be out there soakin' up the moonlight
Stake out a little piece of shore line
I've got the perfect place in mind.
It's in the middle of nowhere, only one way to get there
You got to get a little mud on the tires.
Moonlight on a duck blind
Catfish on a trot line
Sun sets about nine this time of year
We can throw a blanket down
Crickets singin' in the background
And more stars that you can count on a night this clear.
I tell you what we need to do
Is grab a sleepin' bag or two
And build us a little campfire
And then with a little luck we might just get stuck
Let's get a little mud on the tires.
'Cause it's a good night
To be out there soakin' up the moonlight
Stake out a little piece of shore line
I've got the perfect place in mind.
It's in the middle of nowhere, only one way to get there
You got to get a little mud on the tires.
And then with a little luck we might just get stuck
Let's get a little mud on the tires
Lyrics submitted by whiskeygirl11
Mud on the Tires Lyrics as written by Chris Dubois Brad Paisley
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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its deff. not! you freakin retard!
I find it hard to believe that this song, even though it is primarily about off-roading and all that good stuff, has no sexual messages.
"How about a test drive" - referring to sex in the backseat of his new car
"We can try out the four wheel drive" - come on
"Grab a sleeping bag or two" - obvious
"Get a little mud on the tires" - You know...
I like this song as much as the next guy, but you can't deny that there are sexual references.
Ok first of all, ewwww. Second, this is a really good song, and Paisley kind of meant it to a fun song. Watch The Video, please.
THis song always puts a smile on my face. I guess its the fact that he's talking about going off-roading to get to the place he's going, and I'm a redneck at heart!! I love going muddin
eww u people make me sick!! this is totally a hick song and u people r recking it for everyone. where im from this is everyday life this is what ppl do. they get a truck and rip around where the roads come to a end. "Grab a sleeping bag or two" does not mean hes going to get into her pants. like they r probably holdin each other lookin at the stars and talking. Besides if u have ever met Brad he's totaly not like that. I met him and i talked to him hes a really cool guy!!
WOW, im not sure why people would get the whole sexual idea unless their mind is in the gutter. There is no way that Brad would do a song with that intent. Its about muddin' in a truck and being with the girl you love, purely in a non sexual way, just sittin there, starin up into the stars
It is about wet hot anal sex
ROFL @ Intelagense. But honestly, if this song isn't about having sex, I don't know what is.
Yeah right. Obviously it's about driving to some place no one knows about underneath the stars! Awesome awesome song.
Well, he might take a girl that he loves mudding, cuz some girls, such as myself, like getting a little dirt on their hands. And, yes, I do understand the whole 'pun' thing, but this song is just one of those "woo hoo!!" "yeehaw!" 'livin' life in the fast-lane' kinda songs, it's not necessarily about sex. It's about having fun, and doing so with the people you love.