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Go on and put on that dress that all the bad boys like
I know your daddy ain’t home so ride with me tonight
You always wind up here in a puddle of tears
Them boys are out and they’re angry and they’re lookin’ for blood
In the back of a blue old pick up truck
You’ve got nowhere to go although you’re all gussied up
There’s so much whiskey in his Coke it’ll make her nose bend
But she swears that his love is a damn God send
She’s known God since she was a child
She used to play in the yard and she would dream of one day
‘Til the world came around and took her dreaming away
Told her how to dress and act and smile
She’s an Oklahoma Smokeshow
He’s an asshole from back home
She’ll never make it out alive
That small town bar scene
Where small vices kill your big dreams
He’d take you home but he’s too drunk to drive
I’ve been here, I’ve been up all night
Thinkin’ ’bout a life with you and I
One you’ll never know
‘Cause you’re a small town smokeshow
Well, I’ve been here, I’ve been up all night
Thinkin’ ’bout a life with you and I
One you’ll never know
‘Cause you’re a small town smokeshow
Go on and put on that dress that all the bad boys like
I know your daddy ain’t home so ride with me tonight
You always wind up here in a puddle of tears
Them boys are out and they’re angry and they’re looking for blood
In the back of a blue old pick up truck
You’ve got nowhere to go although you’re all gussied up
The lyrics describe a story of a girl, referred to as an “Oklahoma Smokeshow,” who lives in a small town and has a complicated relationship with a guy who is described as an “asshole from back home.” The song portrays the challenges and struggles she faces as she navigates her life in this small town and deals with the expectations imposed on her.
The first verse sets the scene where the girl dresses up and goes out, possibly seeking some excitement or escape from her mundane life. It suggests that she might have an absent or neglectful father, which might influence her choices.
The chorus repeats the phrase “Oklahoma Smokeshow” and mentions the guy as an “asshole,” implying that their relationship might not be healthy or respectful. The lines “She’ll never make it out alive / That small town bar scene / Where small vices kill your big dreams” highlight the stifling nature of living in a small town where opportunities may be limited, and bad habits or vices can hinder personal growth.
The bridge mentions the narrator’s perspective, expressing their thoughts about being up all night and contemplating a life with the girl. It suggests that there might be unspoken feelings or desires between the narrator and the girl, but they believe she won’t have the chance to explore these possibilities due to her circumstances.
Overall, the lyrics tell a tale of a young woman stuck in a small town with limited prospects, possibly in a toxic relationship, and yearning for something more, but it seems like her situation prevents her from pursuing her dreams fully. The song touches on themes of societal expectations, limited opportunities, and the challenges faced by individuals in small communities.
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