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Rent
[Spoken Intro]
This song was written by our friend, Keith Gattis
An amazing songwriter, singer, and guitar slinger
We lost Keith way too soon
He wrote this song with another Texas legend, Guy Clark
Keith, we miss you, brother
But I know we're gonna see you again someday
[Verse 1]
He worse a sweat-stained open road Stetson hat
A domino king from way on back
Jack of all trades with an old johnboat
And he spent his last days just makin' it float
And every now and then, he'd pick me up
When he knew the water wouldn't be too rough
He was known for never sayin' too much
We'd get in that boat and he'd open right up
[Chorus]
He said, "The war took my brother
The good Lord took my mother
And the years, well, I don't know where they all went
Until that roll is called up yonder
All I can do is wonder
If I even did enough to make a dent
But I made a few good friends
And I always paid my rent"
[Verse 2]
Sometimes we'd just sit and laugh
About girls and dogs and friends we had
He said the good'ns are the hardest to come by
And I'd get him to tell me 'bout the days gone by
He'd bait his hook, wipe his brow
Start resurrectin' ups and downs
We'd drift offshore while the daylight burned
And I'd hang on to every word
[Chorus]
He said, "I've done my share of livin'
Found a woman who was willin'
And through the years, I learned how to bend
Until that roll is called up younger
I can't help but wonder
If I even did enough to make a dent
But I made a few good friends
And I always paid my rent"
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Lat time I saw him, he was movin' slow
Said, "I ain't got much farther to go
But I'd like you to have this boat
Take her out and make her float
I can't tell you how to live your life
But if you find a good girl, hold on tight
Treat her good and pay your bills
Your friends will help you climb the hills"
[Chorus]
He said, "That road is long and windin'
And when I look behind me
But I'd like to think that it was time well spent
Until that roll is called up yonder
I can't help but wonder
If I even did enough to make a dent
But I made a few good friends
And I always paid my rent"
[Outro]
He worse a sweat-stained open road Stetson hat
A domino king from way on back
Jack of all trades with an old johnboat
And he spent his last days just makin' it float
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm
Significado de la letra
En esta conmovedora canción de George Strait titulada 'Rent', se narra la historia de un hombre humilde y trabajador que, a través de las letras escritas por Keith Gattis y Guy Clark, deja una profunda reflexión sobre la vida y las relaciones personales. El protagonista, descrito como alguien sencillo y entrañable, comparte sus experiencias y pensamientos mientras reflexiona sobre su pasado y su legado.
A lo largo de la canción, el hombre revela haber pasado por momentos difíciles, como la pérdida de su hermano en la guerra y la de su madre, pero siempre se mantuvo firme en su ética de trabajo y en su compromiso con sus amigos. A pesar de las adversidades, él reconoce la importancia de las relaciones genuinas, la gratitud por los buenos momentos compartidos y la responsabilidad de cumplir con sus obligaciones.
En las emotivas letras, se destaca la conexión especial que existía entre el hombre y su amigo, quien le transmite sabiduría y consejos para enfrentar los desafíos de la vida. A través de anécdotas y conversaciones a bordo de un viejo bote, se revela la importancia de apreciar los momentos simples, de valorar a las personas que forman parte de nuestro camino y de honrar los compromisos adquiridos.
La canción refleja un mensaje de gratitud, humildad y amor por la vida, recordándonos la importancia de cultivar amistades significativas y de cumplir con nuestras responsabilidades para dejar una huella positiva en el mundo. A través de una melodía nostálgica y letras profundas, 'Rent' invita a reflexionar sobre la importancia de vivir plenamente, valorar las relaciones cercanas y dejar una marca positiva en la historia, todo esto envuelto en la magia de la música country de George Strait.
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