European Reacts: Kenny Rogers - Coward of the County
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This song came out when I was 12. It was probably the second song that I was ever aware of by Kenny, after The Gambler. This is "real country", unlike the garbage that is falsely referred to as "country music" today. There's a lot of storytelling in real country music, and they knew how to lay a difficult story between the lines so that radio would still play it back then.
There's some subtext in the song, as there is in a lot of (real) country music. For example, when he reaches above the fireplace, it is natural to assume that he is reaching for a rifle. Which was often kept on hooks above the fireplace. But instead it's his daddy's picture. Denoting a thoughtful man, not prone to violence.
Also, there's a controversy regarding the "Gatlin boys". There was/is a very popular country band of brothers called The Gatlin Brothers, also worthy of being checked out. But the song is not a slight against them. Although the author of the song might have had a dislike of them. Kenny didn't intend it to be about them of course. The surname Gatlin is actually used a lot in western novels and movies, imho because it can have a sinister sound. Also there was an early machine gun, used in the American Civil War called a Gatling gun.
I was always told that you only have two cheeks, and once you've turned both of them, that's it!
His Dad did understand. He said, "Turn the other cheek WHEN YOU CAN." He couldn't turn that cheek.
IF
@TheBachBabe
You are right. I meant if, but it came out when. My brain must have been taking its dinner break.so
Blessings ~ karen
If he was a man the whole time,,,,,,, she wouldn't have been raped.
Being a coward is never good.
@@karenjayne24 No problem. We understood your sentiment clearly. No need to apologize.
My father always told me, a man has to know what he's will to live for, die for and go to prison for.
Wise words.
When this song came out it was so popular they turned it into a made for TV movie. If I remember correct Kenny Rogers played Tommy's uncle.
Yes you remember correctly 😊
I watched the movie the other night, it's on FreeVee TV, I really like the movie
Good memory! One of my favourite movies ❤
Turning the other cheek and not protecting someone you love are two different things.
Kenny and Dolly Parton. " Islands In The Stream " You will love it.
*Islands in The Stream* written by *The Bee Gees* .
Agree
Yes
He beat them up. He didn't kill them.
I have to hear this song again, I thought he killed them all.
@aliciasaracino1233 No, he beat the snot out of them for hurting Becky.
But he forever had the reputation of being coward. I would have gotten Becky and moved!!! Rather than stay in a wreched town like that!
@@OkiePeg411I read those lyrics another way.
The first time the line "Everyone considered him the coward of the county" was a straight description, that up until that event, he had not been shown to act in defense.
The second time that line is used, I think the way the word 'considered' is used is different, in that they USED to consider him a coward, but his retribution ended that opinion, and that from that day forward, they didn't think that of him, and would probably think twice about judging somebody a coward.
Yeah, he wasn't the coward after that day. The song is a lesson that Peace is good, but sometimes you have to stand up for what is needed. As a second lesson.. don't assume the coward doesn't have claws. He may simply be just forgiving until you do the unforgivable.
@@chlupl well said.
You should watch the live video of him singing Lady, it's amazing
oooo yes, the one duetting live with writer Lionel Ritchie if he can, but other lives or studio works. :)
Sometimes you have to fight. I'm Chinese and my family immigrated to a rural town in the USA. I learned English and went to a public school in the second grade. When I was in middle school, I was bullied in gym: Pulling my shorts down. There were two bullies. One was shorter and muscular. The other was lean and taller. As we were walking down the stairs after gym, one of them step on the back of my foot. I almost tripped and fell down the stairs. I turned around and saw the two of them. I just took the muscular and started punching his face even after he fell down. The coach had pulled me off. I was suspended and woite an essay. The coach never apologized for allowing the previous instances to happen. He did look sorry with his eyes down. The bullies never touched me again.
Bullies are almost the lowest of the low, barely above a coward. I am sorry you had to go thru such a terrible time. What is worse is an adult knew what was going on and let him/her bully someone else. Females are just as bad to other females. I am glad you came out ok. Learn to draw the line when you see that behavior from others. It is a hard lesson to learn, especially at a young age.
@@johoney5458 Thank you. I'm Chinese but I was born in Saigon during the Vietnam War. After the North Vietnam won, they started rounding up Chinese for fear of spies. My family had to flee, paying passage for a boat with hundreds like us with sitting room only and rice soup once a day. We spent ten months in a refugee camp first in a tent and then to permanent area with nothing but dirt. My father managed to borrow an ax. He and my second brother managed cut down small branches to make a bed. We finally got a tarp to cover the roof made by branches. Before we just had long grass which leaked rain. My family all slept together: Father, mother, grandmother, three sons, three daughters. We could make a small fire in the dirt next to the bed. We never had any meat except some small fish when my father managed to borrow a net to go to the shore. The Red Crosss would provide rice and canned fish which was nice. I still had fun with the next family's kids. We didn't speak the same language but I eventually learned theirs. We mostly point to things and say the word. It was ten months before a church in Virginia sponsored all 11 of us. My mother finally gave birth to my youngest brother. He lives in NYC now.
Thank God, you made it with your family. Your youngest brother moved to New York. Did y'all settle in Virginia or scatter out. Your sentence about your mom "finally" giving birth" made me smile. It does seem like forever, especially when you are young. I usually say my mom was pregnant all the time. About every 2 years another was born. Big smile to you and your family. Have a blessed day to all and give your loved ones an extra hug or two. @@subitman
@@johoney5458 I graduated to college with BS in Math and an education option. I wanted to be teacher. My sister was having trouble finding money for college so she decided to to enlist to become available for ROTC. I, too, was having a hard time finding a job. I took her to the recruiting office. Since it was an enlisted recruiter, he didn't tell me there was an officer option. I graduated with GPA of 3.2 which I wasn't proud of. The enlisted recruiter said I should enlist as well. My boot camp commanders were harsh. They made me a yeoman which carrying a bag. They even painted a bulls eye on it so every other boot cammanders would mash me (jumping jacks, push-ups, eight count body builders) every time they saw me. My boot camp commanders were also nice because they were trying to build up my confidence and strength as I was a thin man. That's part of the military. One of my boot commanders even told another recruit that I was the smartest man in the company. They said I apply for OCS. It took me a year and three months before I became an officer. I was initially a Naval Flight Officer (Goose in Top Gun) and finally a submarine officer. It was hard but worth the life lessons.
I'm so sorry you went through that. Indigenous people of my community still deal with that racism today. It feels to us like every nationality but ours is accepted and this is where my people came from!!! A friend of mine was in line to buy formula for the baby's bottle, and everyone in line after her was muttering and irritable when the cashier walked away to get the formula from a locked shelf. One of the people in line commented "they wouldn't have to lock it up if YOUR people weren't stealing it!"
This wasn't years ago, this was months ago!!!
Racism in america is still going on and I hate it!!!
I am in my in my 50's now, dealing with it my entire life, and my ancestors did NOT immigrate here. We were here first and all the other races that come here get treated better than we do!!
I'm not trying to make light of what you went through. But my race is still going through it. It isn't as bad as it was, but it still happens!
Great reaction. You know who taught me this lesson best? My four-year-old son! He was being picked on at pre-school. Another little boy kept hitting him. I taught my son not to hit back, but to use his words. Stay away when he could and yell for him to stop and leave him alone when he bothered him. It didn't work, and one day my son just finally hit him and knocked him down. Guess what? The little bully never bothered him again. Well, this mom learned her lesson. My son is now 30-years-old. He is still the same way. He will take it and be respectful...to a point, but he will stand up for himself and his family if ever necessary.
"Lady" is an awesome one too. Heck there are so many Kenny classics
One of the most beautiful love songs ever written that I've heard . ❤️
Love Kenny Rogers music from when he was with the First Edition (60's-70's) to his solo career. He was a great story teller in many of his songs like "Coward Of The County" & "The Gambler". He had so many hits "Lady", "Lucille", "Through the Years", "She Believes In Me", "You & I" (written by the Bee Gees) etc. He did a lot of duets such as with Kim Carnes "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer", with Sheena Easton "We've Got Tonight" & with Dolly Parton "Islands In The Stream". He also did quite a few duets with Dottie West.
Oh, "We’ve got tonight" is a good one.
Don't forget You Can't Make old Friends with Miss Dolly.
My Dad once told me..."If it's for yourself, just walk away. If it's for someone else, give 'em hell." Now, I did not always follow that, but sometimes you do have to defend yourself as well. But I did understand what he was asking of me.
My dad said the same, and added…you don’t start fight. But if someone starts one with you…finish it.
The way the line "Everyone considered him the coward of the county" is used as both the beginning and ending lines of this song, in my opinion, shows dramatically how context can radically change the meaning of a sentence. The first time the line "Everyone considered him the coward of the county" was a straight description, that up until that event, he had not been shown to act in defense. He had a known history of avoiding conflict and fighting, and backing down from confrontations, so the people around him could safely make an insulting assumption.
The second time that line is used, I think the way the word 'considered' is used is different, in that the public USED to consider him a coward, but his retribution ended that opinion, and that from that day forward, they didn't think there was any cowardice in him, and would probably think twice about judging somebody a coward.
Tommy's father gave a couple critical lessons in his final words, to avoid conflict when possible, and that combat is not required to be an adult. Tommy's experience reveals the unpleasant truth that some people will make conflict avoidance impossible by committing intolerable acts. When the Gatlin boys commit their atrocity on Becky as a group, Tommy seems to recognize the deeper meaning of his father's words, that some trouble can't be walked away from without consequences. The consequences of walking away would be intolerable to Tommy, so he sought a public resolution to the crime, acting against a more violent group. The song implies that the Gatlin boys were only beaten until unconscious, but it doesn't actually specifically say that they survived the fight, only what Tommy said as the last one hit the floor.
From the point of view of somebody in that county, Tommy's reputation probably went from being a quiet, probably cowardly man to being that of a peaceful man, until he's pushed hard against limits, at which time he will act decisively.
Well said!❤
When I saw how happy the lyrics made you, I wanted to warn you what was coming. Sadly, you couldn't hear what I wanted to tell you. Oh yes, that's the frustration of internet friendships. As usual, great reaction my friend.
Yes, I was like... "oh, know, he has no idea what's going to hsppen!!! 😮
Turning the other cheek is a lovely idea, but sometimes the other one gets slapped too. And you can only do that for so long, and then the cheeks can't take any more slapping.
Walk away from trouble when you can. Why are you standing there letting yourself get slapped?
"Turn the other cheek" in the Bible was spoken of Christians about other Christians, NOT to wicked people. They live under a different ideal.
@@CamoJan Please show me where that quote came from. Thanks.
lol
@@CamoJan 1. That implies that Christians cannot be wicked people. Please.
2. That was said, according to Matthew, by Jesus. He was not a Christian. Jesus was a Jew.
Another great Kenny Rogers storytelling song is Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town.
The look on your face when you realized the direction the song was taking was priceless. I was thinking Andre isn't going to be thinking just turn the cheek in a few seconds.
My favorite Kenny Rogers song and one of his biggest hits.
Kenny Rogers . . . Storytelling at its best!!! Saw him in concert once back in the 80's when my BFF bought the rwo of us tickets for my birthday! She was more of a fan than I was but we both had a great time abd Kenny was spectacular! 😊🎸 🎶 We got to sing along to a bunch of his songs so that was really great for me! When he died in 2020, I cried and cried for days. 😢😢😢
Great reaction! Please do his song Lady, live in concert in 1980. You will LOVE it! 😊
Kenny and dolly , islands in the stream. Classic
Red Sovine is a trucker storyteller. The two songs that get me every time are "Roses for Mama" and "Teddybear". They are so good, but be prepared to see tears fall.
I loved Red Sovine! Teddy bear was my favorite!! Grew up listening to all songs like this.
My favorite by Red is "Giddy-up Go" but I love those two also! Also "Phantom 309" is awesome!
@debbers Phantom 309 is amazing, I like Giddy-up Go, but it wasn't one of my favorites.
@@marlenebenson9335 Well, I love it enough for everyone! Thank you for your reply! Phantom 309 is awesome!
There are two types of trucker stories, "my girl cheated on me" stories and "you are going to cry rivers" stories.
Kenny Rogers was HUGE in America in the 80s. I saw Kenny in concert with Dolly Parton later on in that decade. They were these amazingly talented musical storytellers, and I was so lucky to be in that audience.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WATCHING YOUR REACTIONS ❤❤❤❤❤
Kenny ," She believes in me" gets me everytime too".
What I love about this song is that it demonstrates the difference between being peaceful vs. being a pushover. Being peaceful means not getting caught up in stupid ego games, it means looking for ways to solve problems without violence, it means not being the aggressor. It _doesn’t_ mean refusing to defend yourself or others. It _doesn’t_ mean allowing evil to pass by unchallenged. It _doesn’t_ mean you never take a moral stand. People will draw their lines in different places, true, but someone who has _no lines,_ who will do nothing to stop the monsters in this world - _that_ is true cowardice. You don’t have to fight TO BE a man, but sometimes you have to fight when you ARE a man, or a person of integrity of any sex.
In response to your question, as a christian I think Jesus is too often misinterpreted as advocating passivity in the face of evil. But this is the same Jesus that drove the moneylenders from the temple. He was not passive. And this is the same God that ordered the Israelites to drive out/destroy a people that were engaging in infant human sacrifice. And this is the same God that sent the Flood after the world had become utterly corrupt and full of violence. God demonstrates patience with our sinful nature, but He does have limits. I think, for many people, they want a simple narrative, a black and white set of rules to follow.
Good answer, and well explained. Thank you for taking the time to write it.
Kenny Rogers “Lady” is one of the best love songs you’ll ever hear. Ever.
Judgement. Important to learn when something should or shouldn't be done.
Very true. Good judgement and thinking ability can save a persons life.
Kenny Rogers has a lot of amazing songs. Reuben James, Lady, Lucille, Through The Years, Twenty Years Ago. Also any song duet with Dolly Parton.
Great reaction! We don't want to only see happy excited reactions. We want to see real reactions. If you get emotional, if you would cry, it would still be a great reaction video. I personally like raw reaction videos with the reactors crying.
I miss your voice Kenny, Rip good sir.
Thanks for the great reaction!
Could you react too Ferlin Husky Wings of a Dove? It's an old black and white video version from the Grand Ole!
I will see
@@andrereacts7 Okay Thank you!
@@robertday1671I haven’t heard that one in years. Dad had it on a 45 and it got played a lot! 👵🏼✌🏼💜🌻
@@sharonpate5481 Wow
Mom had it on an old 78.
The made for tv movie 'Coward of the County' inspired by this song and also starring Kenny Rogers is on tubi tv for anyone interested in watching it.
Great reaction.
Such actions deserve consequences. there are differences in opinion as to who should provide the consequences.
This is one of Kenny’s best. He is a fabulous storyteller written to song. I had the pleasure of watching him perform in person several times. I lived in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, so he would have a concert several times in his lifetime. Plus the fact he was born and raised in Houston, Texas, 5 hours drive south of Dallas.
There is a movie that was made to this story, you should check that out as well. And yes, turn the other check when you can, but always be scared of the wrath of a quiet man. Every man has his point, and I guarantee the line for every man is his family.
Not being ready is how it hits you in the heart
Kenny Rogers is one of the great story tellers 😊
It is a good ending depending on how you look at it! Wait for it! I was so pleased with your reaction! Might I suggest "Lady" live by Kenny Rogers, you will appreciate it!
My grandmother played this for me all the time she knew it spoke to me because of my family history
A song so good they made a movie of it. Kenny plays the preacher singing the song
Very good movie set during ww2
Growing up, after Johnny Cash and Elvis, Kenny Rogers was the third most popular artist in our household.
If you want to see how it ended they made a movie with Kenny Rogers as the uncle and the name of the movie is the same as the song ( COWARD of the COUNTY ) !! It shows as a young man he tried to live with honor for his father and not get into fights all the time , but when that happened to her he fought for her honor and to teach them not to mess with him or his family. In a lot of ways it was a beautiful movie. I loved your reaction that shows that you have a lot of honor God bless you and your family , as a people we need to remember it doesn't matter what color or Nation you come from we all bleed red and we all come from God. Much love sent to you and your family stay healthy and safe God bless. In case you need to know I'm a 70-year-old woman from the south in America who believes hating someone for who or what they are is a load of (. Please excuse my language. ) BULLSHIT !!!!!!!! Praise God let us stop the hating for really and truly, no real reason at all to hate. 🙏🙏🙏🥺😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭
My mom’s Kenny Rogers album was part of her Saturday morning house cleaning repertoire. I miss her. We saw him live at the old Bangor Auditorium in Bangor, Maine in the mid 1980s. It was raining, and the roof leaked. Someone gave him an umbrella to use on stage. 😂
There is a Made For TV Movie made from this song that is very well written, acted and does the song justice by how well the movie says to the lyrics! Kenny Rogers even has a pretty decent part in the move!!!
other story song u might want to react to is "cats in the cradle" sung by harry chapin and "mack the knife" sung by bobby darin. both went to no.1
Kenny is also a legend. Love all his work.
A song so good they made a movie of it. Kenny plays the preacher singing the song
Very good movie set during ww2 1:50
A very serious subject, we understand not being ready for it. We weren't either. However, we cheer when Tommy gets them. Great storytelling for sure. Kenny has a ton of huge hits. Many have already named them here. As to your question, we are not Jesus. I am a female and I was taught to never back down from a fight. The first fist fight I had was with a big bully when I was 5 years old ( he was around the same age ). I never looked for fights, I just wouldn't be bullied. I just wanted to thank you for your reaction.
Kenny is an icon! Unfortunately, he passed away several years ago. He has a lot of songs and none of the bad. Check out Lady, The Gambler and many others. He also did a collaboration with Home Free Children Go Where I Send Thee. Love your reaction! ♥
Another by Kenny Rogers that tells a story is LUCILLE
I think it’s a fine line between good and bad, but when it’s protecting someone you love turning the other cheek isn’t an option. I hope that makes sense. Great reaction. This song always chokes me up
None of us were ready for this the first time we heard this.
This song was popular when i was a kid. My parents used it as a way to explain that you shouldn't fight... but there are exceptions.
It's a great song. Everyone has their limit, that line you do not cross, and if you do, not even God will help you. The Gatlins more than crossed the line and frankly deserved that beating they got. It's notable that it doesn't sound like anyone trued to stop the fight, either. Makes me think the Gatlins had a long history of causing harm.
Not music related, but look up the story of Ken McElroy. A entire town reached its limit with him.
If you like story songs, check out "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". Originally done by Vicki Lawrence but the cover by Reba McIntyre is better known.
Speaking of Reba, her cover of "Fancy" by Bobbie Gentry is another great story song. Check it out.
I was in middle school. I was a tiny little 70-pound girl and small for my age. I was bullied for 2 years. It was pure torture, but I was taught not to fight or hit. Well, 8th grade came around, and I hoped I wouldn't be bullied that year... but a girl began the tell-tale signs of starting to bully. I got up and went after her with fists flying!!!
We both got sent to the principal's office!!! He looked at both of us and asked what was going on. I told him I'd been bullied 2 years and no one helped me at all. This year I'm NOT going to be bullied!!! He was stone quiet and said, "ok" and sent us back to class!!! 😆 🤣 😂 the girl complained to me that I hit her in the neck!!! That's because I was short and was aiming for her face!!! 😆 🤣 😂 👊
Yeah bullies whine when they get hurt. Because bullies are cowards. Good for you.
I read that when Kenny went from rock songs to country many doubted he could make it. Boy did he ever prove them wrong! Please react to 'Lady' by him it was written by Lionel Richie and there is even a video of them singing it together.
Dolly Parton, Coat of many colors is a song written by Dolly and describes a true story in her life. Very moving
Islands in the stream with dolly is such a feel good song it makes me want to move every time. Dollys enthusiam is awesome
Since the Celine Dion popped up,she is fantastic, my favorite female singer!
If you like the storytelling aspect, I think you'll like "Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer" and "Ruby"!! Of course, *anything* in Kenny's catalog is going to be amazing! 👍❤🎶
I was a very little girl and this came out I couldn't comprehend between the Gatlin boys and the Gatlin Brothers in my mind.
Andre! I am a77 year old man I have to say I have watched several of your reactions and I find your reactions fresh and honest. In to days way of life I find peace in watching you and yes Christ taught us to turn the other cheek but you must defend what is right.
I loved 'Rueben James' and 'Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town' by Kenny. Both are quite serious but great.
This one, the Ode to Billy Joe, He Stopped Loving Her Today are all sad songs, different artists and different types of sadness, but they are all in the Country genre.
Excellent choice. You must also listen to "Lady" and "She Believes in Me." "Lady" is just the epitome of a beautiful song. Some other great choices...
Islands in the Stream (Duet with Dolly Parton)
You Decorated My Life
Through The Years
The Gambler
Daytime Friends
We've Got Tonight (Duet with Sheena Easton)
Buy Me A Rose
If I Ever Fall in Love Again (Duet with Anne Murray)
Lucille
Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
Reuben James
Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer (Duet with Kim Carnes)
There is a movie made after this song and the Gambler. The Gambler has 5 in the series. They are amazing too. I agree you should never turn the other cheek.
You have to fight when what is coming at you is evil you have to fight for what's right
It is a sad song in that every man or family that has had the rape of a loved one, or even the violent abuse of a woman because what Tommy is what we have the feeling this is the right reaction.
We as a social community must protect the weak and vulnerable. We must.
I've been watching quite a few reactions to this song and almost everyone in the beginning says what a great message. The Becky is assaulted and EVERYONE does an about face and are "there some things you can't walk away from". Which I agree with 100%
Tommy defended Becky's honor. Wonderful song and wonderful reaction.
Like how you said if we all go eye for eye,we'll all be blind
My brother was murdered, and I have forgiven his murderer. It doesn't mean that I might not be upset at times, but holding onto that anger and resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It can strangle ones will to survive; I choose to thrive.
This is my song, I have been bullied all my life and treated like crap for no reason. The only thing that doesn't fit is finding love or having that love SAed.
🙏Kenny💔😌
Thanks for the video it was a good reaction. Taking care of (protecting) your own is ALWAYS honorable. If you don't who will?
GOD BLESS YOU.
AND YOUR FAMILY
ALWAYS AND FOREVER
So many people misconstrue that passage, there is absolutely a time for righteous anger. Don’t forget the tables he flipped in the temple and chased the people out with a whip.
I'd like to see you react to "Alyssa Lies" by Jason Michael Carroll.
I tend to lean more towards "An eye for an eye" than "turn the other cheek".
Gosh I love you. Your heart is so big.
Also some good artist from the past. Billy Joel, BeeGees, Eagles. Check them out some really popular favorites
Have you done Elvis?
The Gatlin boys in this song were a solid illustration that many people will not act according to the ideals of their faiths or cultures, but will act like pack predators, forcing their will on those they consider weak or vulnerable.
I don't think that Tommy's response was excessive, particularly because he did not act in secret, or from ambush. His confrontation was apparently nearly immediate, confronting the attackers as a group and in public. I think it's quite possible that during the fight the police were called by the bar tender or patrons, and that Tommy waited to meet them.
Storytelling at its best
If you are looking to do more Kenny his song “The Greatest” is is one of my favorites!
If you haven't heard Kenny Rogers' song 'Love the World Away' yet it's also a good song and was featured in the movie 'Urban Cowboy'.
There was a movie based on this song. Kenny Rogers was in it.
His dad would have understood. Some things you can't turn away from
Honestly, Andre, I think that’s where repentance and forgiveness comes in. Yes, we should turn the other cheek. But we are also humans, we emote, and we will anger, ESPECIALLY in a situation such as the one in the song.
This song and gambler came out around the same time. I've always thought of both the songs as westerns. So this would've been in a setting where there was not police around to handle these situations. (The movie made off this actually set it during WWII.) Personally, I think Christians are called not to resort to violence in furtherance of our rights and revenge. I'd agree with you that is not easy to do. This song evokes a story where I find the violence in defense of Becky. I view self defense to stop a harm at the time and to stop harm to others as being times that violence is justified. Great reaction. Kenny had some other great ballads and some awesome love songs. "Lady" and "Love Will Turn You Around" are examples of his love songs. "Lucille" and "Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town" are more examples of his ballads.
My fave song
This song came out when I was 12. It was probably the second song that I was ever aware of by Kenny, after The Gambler. This is "real country", unlike the garbage that is falsely referred to as "country music" today. There's a lot of storytelling in real country music, and they knew how to lay a difficult story between the lines so that radio would still play it back then.
There's some subtext in the song, as there is in a lot of (real) country music. For example, when he reaches above the fireplace, it is natural to assume that he is reaching for a rifle. Which was often kept on hooks above the fireplace. But instead it's his daddy's picture. Denoting a thoughtful man, not prone to violence.
Also, there's a controversy regarding the "Gatlin boys". There was/is a very popular country band of brothers called The Gatlin Brothers, also worthy of being checked out. But the song is not a slight against them. Although the author of the song might have had a dislike of them. Kenny didn't intend it to be about them of course. The surname Gatlin is actually used a lot in western novels and movies, imho because it can have a sinister sound. Also there was an early machine gun, used in the American Civil War called a Gatling gun.
There are sometimes you must fight. Even some wars.
You might want to give Reba McEntire 'Fancy' and 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia'.
Also, I tend to reference Luke 22:36
YES REBA too!!!! Both those songs have fantastic storytelling!!!🎶✌
Islands in the stream. Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton. Love Song. #1 Hot. Written by the BEE GEES
My European Friend: Oh, man. I thought this song was going to a good ending.
Me: Oh, you have no idea!
Love ya, friend.
Jesus did say, "Turn the other cheek," but he also advised the disciples in Luke 22 to buy a sword. Also, Jesus made a whip of cords and overturned tables and ran the scoundrels out of the temple. Look at those passages in context, and there's a specific time for each. So glad you did this song, Andre. Love your reactions.
Great reaction 👍
You need to find some of his music when he was with the band The First Edition
Damn, that is one good looking man! Keep up the reactions, brother.