Dirt – English Lyrics

• By: Florida Georgia Line

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heart of country storytelling with Florida Georgia Line's 'Dirt.' This song offers a beautiful opportunity to learn English through its evocative and poetic lyrics that paint a picture of life, love, and legacy tied to the land. 'Dirt' is special because it moves beyond the typical party anthems to deliver a profound message about what truly matters, making it a meaningful and memorable way to connect with the language.

[English]

OLD MAN: I'LL TELL YOU SOMETHING.

1968 WAS...WAS JUST ANOTHER YEAR THE FIELDS NEEDED TILLING

AND THERE WASN'T ENOUGH RAIN.

BUT IT WAS THE FIRST YEAR ROSIE STARTED BRINGING MY LUNCH TO THE FIELD EVERY DAY.

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♪ YOU GET YOUR HANDS IN IT ♪

♪ PLANT YOUR ROOTS IN IT ♪

♪ DUSTY HEADLIGHT DANCE WITH YOUR BOOTS IN IT ♪

♪ YOUR WRITE HER NAME ON IT ♪

♪ SPIN YOUR TIRES ON IT ♪

♪ BUILD YOUR CORNFIELD WHISKEY BONFIRES ON IT ♪

♪ YOU BET YOUR LIFE ON IT...YEAH ♪

♪ IT'S THAT ELM SHADE RED RUST CLAY YOU GREW UP ON IT ♪

♪ THAT PLOUGHED-UP GROUND THAT YOUR DAD DAMNED HIS LUCK ON IT ♪

♪ THAT POSTGAME PARTY FIELD YOU CIRCLE UP ON ♪

♪ AND WHEN IT RAINS YOU GET STUCK ON ♪

♪ DRIFT A CLOUD BACK BEHIND COUNTY ROADS THAT YOU RUN UP ♪

♪ THE MUD ON HER JEANS THAT SHE PEELED OFF AND HUNG UP ♪

♪ HER BLUE-EYED SUMMER-TIME SMILE LOOKS SO GOOD THAT IT HURTS ♪

♪ MAKES YOU WANNA BUILD A 10% DOWN ♪

♪ WHITE PICKET FENCE HOUSE ON THIS DIRT ♪

OLD MAN: ROSIE AND I HAD FIVE CHILDREN...ONE DIED AT BIRTH

THERE WERE TOUGH TIMES...TOUGH YEARS BUT WE DID OK.

♪ YOU'VE MIXED SOME SWEAT WITH IT ♪

♪ TAKEN A SHOVEL TO IT ♪

♪ YOU'VE STUCK SOME CROSSES AND SOME PAINTED GOALPOSTS THROUGH IT ♪

♪ YOU KNOW YOU CAME FROM IT AND SOMEDAY YOU'LL RETURN TO THIS ♪

♪ ELM SHADE RED RUST CLAY YOU GREW UP ON IT ♪

♪ THAT PLOUGHED-UP GROUND THAT YOUR DAD DAMNED HIS LUCK ON IT ♪

♪ THAT POSTGAME PARTY FIELD YOU CIRCLE UP ON ♪

♪ AND WHEN IT RAINS YOU GET STUCK ON ♪

♪ DRIFT A CLOUD BACK BEHIND COUNTY ROADS THAT YOU RUN UP ♪

♪ THE MUD ON HER JEANS THAT SHE PEELED OFF AND HUNG UP ♪

♪ HER BLUE-EYED SUMMER-TIME SMILE LOOKS SO GOOD THAT IT HURTS ♪

♪ MAKES YOU WANNA BUILD A 10% DOWN ♪

♪ WHITE PICKET FENCE HOUSE ON THIS DIRT ♪

OLD MAN: I ASKED ROSIE ONE TIME IF YOU WANTED TO TRAVEL AND SEE THE WORLD.

"WELL NO" SHE SAID "WORLD COMES RIGHT TO MY WINDOW EVERYDAY, EVEN IF IT IS BROKEN"

♪ YOU KNOW YOU CAME FROM IT ♪

♪ AND SOMEDAY YOU'LL RETURN TO THIS ♪

♪ ELM SHADE RED RUST CLAY YOU GREW UP ON IT ♪

♪ THAT PLOUGHED-UP GROUND THAT YOUR DAD DAMNED HIS LUCK ON IT ♪

♪ THAT POSTGAME PARTY FIELD YOU CIRCLE UP ON ♪

♪ AND WHEN IT RAINS YOU GET STUCK UP ON ♪

♪ DRIFT A CLOUD BACK BEHIND COUNTY ROADS THAT YOU RUN UP ♪

♪ THE MUD ON HER JEANS THAT SHE PEELED OFF AND HUNG UP ♪

♪ HER BLUE-EYED SUMMER-TIME SMILE LOOKS SO GOOD THAT IT HURTS ♪

♪ MAKES YOU WANNA BUILD A 10% DOWN ♪

♪ WHITE PICKET FENCE HOUSE ON THIS DIRT ♪

♪ MAKES YOU WANNA BUILD A 10% DOWN ♪

♪ WHITE PICKET FENCE HOUSE ON THIS DIRT ♪

OLD MAN: SEE ROSIE WAS RIGHT ABOUT TWO THINGS:

YOU DON'T HAVE TO SEE THE WORLD TO BE WORLDLY

JUST RAISE GOOD CHILDREN, BAKE GOOD ENOUGH PIES,

THE WORLD WILL COME RIGHT TO YOUR KITCHEN WINDOW.

SHE WAS RIGHT ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE TO...

I BUILT THAT BASEBALL DIAMOND WAY TOO CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN.

♪ YOU KNOW YOU CAME FROM IT ♪

♪ AND SOMEDAY YOU'LL RETURN TO THIS ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
field /fiːld/ A1	noun - an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture
dirt /dɜːrt/ A2	noun - soil; earth; unclean matter verb - to make dirty
cornfield /ˈkɔːrnˌfiːld/ B2	noun - a field where corn is grown
elm /ɛlm/ C1	noun - a type of tree with broad leaves
shade /ʃeɪd/ B1	noun - a comparatively darker area produced by blocking light verb - to protect from direct sunlight
rust /rʌst/ B2	noun - iron oxide, a reddish‑brown coating on metal verb - to become covered with rust
clay /kleɪ/ B1	noun - a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the solid surface of the earth verb - to connect an electrical circuit to earth
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - precipitation in the form of water droplets verb - to fall as rain
boots /buːts/ A2	noun - sturdy shoes covering the ankle
roots /ruːts/ B1	noun - the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground verb - to establish firmly
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of living beings
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, or the universe; a particular sphere of activity
children /ˈtʃɪldrən/ A1	noun - young human beings
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - a place where one lives
window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ A1	noun - an opening in a wall or roof that lets in light
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - a facial expression showing pleasure verb - to make a smile
sweat /swɛt/ B1	noun - moisture excreted through the skin verb - to excrete sweat
build /bɪld/ B1	verb - to construct
raise /reɪz/ B2	verb - to lift or elevate; to bring up (children)

Key Grammar Structures

• I'LL TELL YOU SOMETHING.

  ➔ Future Simple (will + base verb)

  ➔ Used to express a future action or state. 'I'**ll** tell' is a contraction of 'I will tell'.

• 1968 WAS...WAS JUST ANOTHER YEAR THE FIELDS NEEDED TILLING

  ➔ Past Simple (was/were)

  ➔ Used to describe a completed action or state in the past. 'Was' indicates a past state.

• AND THERE WASN'T ENOUGH RAIN.

  ➔ Past Simple Negative (wasn't)

  ➔ Negative form of the past simple using 'was'. 'Wasn't' is short for 'was not'.

• BUT IT WAS THE FIRST YEAR ROSIE STARTED BRINGING MY LUNCH

  ➔ Past Simple (started bringing)

  ➔ Describes a completed action in the past. The verb 'started' indicates the beginning of an action.

• YOU GET YOUR HANDS IN IT

  ➔ Imperative mood (Get)

  ➔ Used to give a command or instruction. The subject ('you') is implied.

• AND SOMEDAY YOU'LL RETURN TO THIS

  ➔ Future Simple (will + base verb)

  ➔ Expresses a future action or state. 'You'**ll** return' is a contraction of 'You will return'.

• MAKES YOU WANNA BUILD A 10% DOWN

  ➔ Verb + infinitive (wanna + build)

  ➔ The verb 'wanna' (want to) is followed by an infinitive verb ('build') to express desire.

• I ASKED ROSIE ONE TIME

  ➔ Past Simple (asked)

  ➔ Describes a completed action in the past.

• WELL NO SHE SAID

  ➔ Direct Speech

  ➔ Represents the exact words spoken by someone, enclosed in quotation marks (implied here).

• JUST RAISE GOOD CHILDREN, BAKE GOOD ENOUGH PIES

  ➔ Imperative mood (Raise, Bake)

  ➔ Used to give instructions or advice. The subject ('you') is implied. Both verbs are imperatives.