Some people say that country music is all the same. It's just about parties, drinking, love and heartbreak. Well, I grew up with country music, and yes there are many songs about the topics above, but there are so many other songs out there about life. I really do believe that valuable lessons can be learned if you really listen to the lyrics of these songs. These are some lessons that I've learned from songs I grew up with and songs that are out now:
1. Life is too short. Go the extra mile and live everyday like it's your last
Songs: Don't Blink - Kenny Chesney, Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw
2. Don't cheat especially on a girl that listens to country music. She may get some ideas
Songs: Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood, Who's Cheating Who - Alan Jackson, Homewrecker - Gretchen Wilson
3. Everyone has or will experience loss in their life and grieve differently. Whether it's tearing up a field, sitting on a dock or remembering the past during big occasions we all deal with it our own way.
Songs: You Should Be Here - Cole Swindle, Drink a Beer - Luke Bryan, I Drive Your Truck - Lee Brice
4. Sometimes you just need a drink
Songs: Drink In My Hand - Eric Church, Five O'Clock Somewhere
5. Your home will always be a part of you and you're always welcome back
Songs: House That Built Me - Miranda Lambert, Who Say's You Can't Go Home - Jennifer Nettles and Bon Jovi
6. Love is out there
Songs: Head Over Boots For You - Jon Pardi, My Best Friend - Tim McGraw, 'Til My Last Day - Justin Moore
7. Everything's better at the beach
Songs: Beachin' - Jake Owen, Some Beach - Toby Keith, Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett
8. One song can bring you back in time
Songs: Springsteen - Eric Church, I Go Back - Kenny Chesney
9. Be thankful for the little things; they usually become the big things
Songs: It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius Rucker, Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band,
10. Have faith and believe in your dreams
Songs: Even If It Breaks Your Heart - Eli Young Band, My Wish - Rascal Flatts, Jesus Take The Wheel - Carrie Underwood
11. Your church can be anywhere
Songs: Saltwater Gospel - Eli Young Band, My Church - Maren Morris
12. You'll always be Daddy's little girl
13. And guys don't worry they love you just the same
14. We all get our hearts broken at some point
Songs: Any Ol' Barstool - Jason Aldean, Every Storm - Gary Allen, Brokenheartsville - Joe Nicols
15. In the words of Tim McGraw "Always stay humble and kind"
Song: Humble and Kind - Tim McGraw
16. Always remember those who protect our country every day
Songs: American Solider - Toby Keith, Courtesy of The Red, White, and Blue - Toby Keith, Letters From Home - John Michael Montgomery, If You're Reading This- Tim McGraw
17. And an overall message: "God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy"
Song: People Are Crazy - Billy Currington
So next time you hear a country song on the radio don't switch the station, listen to the lyrics and maybe you'll learn something.
