American Family

(Album: Lines In The Levee - 2022)

The dipper's shining down on middle Tennessee tonight in this sleepy town
We used to do this in Grand Rapids, but family migration it brought us down south
Some hopes are high as stars in the sky, but other think that a bit naive
But family is family, at least that's what my mama always said to me

Uncle Mike's' been away for a while, but Illinois finally set him free
He's been gone five years, now he's back and loaded down with dope he wants to sell to me
Mike's always had a flair for the easy life, and a shady plan to get him there
If folks know what's in that suitcase, they ain't letting on like they give a care

Cause we got each other's backs, right down to the end
Make no mistake, we're thicker than friends
Come as you are, and see what you see
United we all stand an American family

Hey look there's cousin Allie, she only missed one question on her SAT
There ain't no standardized test for life, which explains why she married that wicked Lee
Now Lee's her baby's daddy, and he sired a few more kids on the side
And he best not show his face around here, if he does there's gonna be a fight

Cause we got each other's backs, right down to the end
Make no mistake, we're thicker than friends
Come as you are, and see what you see
United we all stand an American family
Together we all stand an American family