About The Song
Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother: A Raucous Country Anthem
In the annals of country music, there are songs that speak to the heart, songs that paint vivid pictures of life and love, and then there are songs that make you want to get up and holler. “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother” by Jerry Jeff Walker falls squarely into the latter category. This raucous, foot-stomping anthem is a celebration of Southern culture, redneck pride, and the simple pleasures of life.
Jerry Jeff Walker, a true son of Texas, was known for his outlaw country persona and his knack for writing songs that were both humorous and heartfelt. “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother” is no exception. The song is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the redneck way of life, with its references to dirt roads, pickup trucks, and good ol’ fashioned moonshine. But it’s also a song about self-acceptance and the importance of staying true to your roots.
The song’s opening lines are a declaration of redneck pride:
**”I was born in Oklahoma and my wife’s name’s Betty Lou Thelma Liz, I’m not responsible for what I’m doin’ ‘Cause my mother made me what I am, and I’m proud of it, you know Up against the wall, redneck mother!”
From there, the song launches into a rollicking chorus that’s sure to get stuck in your head. Walker’s vocals are full of energy and enthusiasm, and the band’s instrumentation is tight and driving. The song’s lyrics are full of colorful characters and hilarious situations, and Walker’s delivery is both playful and sincere.
“Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother” is more than just a party song. It’s a reminder that there’s nothing wrong with being proud of who you are, where you come from, and what you believe in. It’s a song that celebrates the underdog, the misfit, and the people who don’t fit into the mold.
So next time you’re feeling down, crank up the volume and let “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother” put a smile on your face and a little pep in your step. It’s the perfect song for letting loose and reminding yourself that life is too short to take yourself too seriously.
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… He was born in Oklahoma
And his wife’s name’s Betty Lou Thelma Liz
And he’s not responsible for what he’s doing
‘Cause his mother made him what he is
… And it’s up against the wall Redneck Mother
Mother, who has raised her son so well
He’s thirty-four and drinking in a honky tonk
Just kicking hippies asses and raising hell
… Sure does like his Falstaff beer
He likes to chase it down with that Wild Turkey liquor
He drives a fifty-seven GMC pickup truck
Got a gun rack, “Goat ropers needs love, too” sticker
… And it’s up against the wall Redneck Mothers
Mother, who has raised her son so well
He’s thirty-four and drinking in a honky tonk
Just kicking hippies asses and raising hell
Oh, babe
Oh, play it for momma
… Ooh
M is for the mudflaps you give me for my pickup truck
O is for the Oil I put on my hair
T is for T-bird
H is for Haggard
E is for eggs and
R is for REDNECK
… Up against the wall Redneck Mother
Mother, who has raised her son so well
He’s thirty-four and drinking in a honky tonk
Kicking hippies asses and raising hell
… Let’s go
… Yeah, it’s up against the wall Redneck Mother (ooh)
Mother, who has raised her son so well
He’s thirty-four and drinking in a honky tonk
Just kicking hippies asses and raising hell
… What’s that spell
Let’s go get Oklahoma, USA