it means his boy won’t be welfare boy lol, no cap, my mom was on welfare, But I think the biggest thing with Republicans is they want the government to stay out of their business quit creating laws to restrict their rights.
It means we don't want to be dependent on government welfare. It makes people lazy and dependent on the government for food and housing which makes the government ALL powerful.
Boss its one of those lines that's up for interpretation. Lewis from his comments and songs comes off as an old school republican, which ended in the 80's killed by the Bush clan, that was the death of the small government Libertarian roots of low taxes, get your hands out of my pockets, ending dependence on government. Post Regan Republicans became anti-abortion democrats and just didn't realize it.
Governments are the most powerful organized systems man has ever created. If not kept in check people who'm are fallible get into control of these systems and can cause total chaos and destruction. By mistake or on purpose, the outcome can be bad for all of those who live in and utilize the products of these systems. The current government is home to career politicians. Who make their money through deals with corporations and special interest groups, where they create legislature in favor of who'm ever line their pockets best. So Congress is bought and payed for I wouldn't doubt Justices are too 🤔 hell unless you want to count voting for the president we haven't been in control of our military since ww2.🤔 We haven't voted on any of the wars we have been in since then. Truth is the only system the people have left today is the free market. If we lose that to the corporations we lose all of our freedoms instantly. That would be a checkmate 🎮 over for all of us. We become like China but in reverse, it will be the corporations and special interest groups who will rule us if that's cool to you more power✊🏿 to you. For everyone else you better get serious soon because Everything is about to change. How can we possibly catch up to the power of corporations......... There is a way but no one will like it!
It means that we don't have to rely on the government to take care of us for anything we can provide for ourselves and families by knowing how to survive such as fishing hunting growing our own food
@@coreyrees840 who said anything about 328 million? The comment said ourselves and families but it didn’t say anything about the rest of the population
@@williamhenderson1521 That we in the red states paid in. California, Illinois and New York receive the most. California is the 5th largest economy in the world they claim yet they have the most debt of any state. Thats why there are always wildfires so they can get disaster relief money from the Fed which gets it from us red states. Understand economics.
"I'll say it before and I'll say it again I'll never get a government to hold my hand" reconfirms I'm a country boy I can take care of myself. Another way to look at it is "love your country but fear your government" And basically means I don't need the government to tell me what I can and cannot do. I am free human being/ soul.
No, dont fear the government, thats what leads to Tyranny. When the government fears the people there is liberty. But when the people fear the government, there is tyranny. We the American people are the largest and most armed standing army in the world. Frick the government, they can kick rocks. We're going to overtake them when forced to do so.
I’m one of those guys that lives out in the sticks. I appreciate you taking the time to look at how some of us live, without judgement. The media has torn this country apart. We’re not all white supremacists, inbred hillbillies. All the people I know are just hard working, self sufficient people that want to live their lives, provide for their families, and protect what they have. At the end of the day, city or country, we are all Americans and we are all in this together.
I am one of those guys living in the sticks. While i can protect myself and my family, you're more likely to be invited in for dinner rather than get into any trouble.
That's the truth! Country folks will make you part of the family until someone gives them a reason to not be welcomed. If that happens, all I can say is good luck! Lol
"never need the government to hold my hand" We handle our own business, we take care of ourselves and our families, we ally with those who do the same; we can handle all of our needs ourselves. We get up and put in the work necessary to get the outcomes we need. Asking the government to take care of you results in you putting the government above you as your master. We are our own masters, we will never willingly be slaves, we understand the work that it takes to ensure that.
I love Aaron Lewis's music, Country Boy is one of the songs we first started listening to. I LOVE that he had George Jones & Charlie Daniels join him for this song, I was fortunate enough to see George Jones live when I was young and he was and will remain one of the country music greats. I think Aaron Lewis is easily going to make it there as well.
Alot of country people are very proud of their heritage and would rather struggle than take a government handout. Alot of that mindset of struggle for everything you got and never take a handout was instilled in alot of us from our Grandparents and the older generations.
Cause it leads to a better country, people being independent, important to select a government of people supporting that Independence. Freedom is everything, all else comes 2nd🙏
It's the struggle that makes life worth living. You carry yourself through life with better appreciation when you've got tasks at hand that challenge you. Growing and canning your own food, hunting and fishing, getting firewood to last the winters, even down to making your own tools.
"Never needed government to hold my hand" means we don't depend on them to do anything for us. We just struggle and find ways to make it on our own. And best believe, you are totally welcome in the sticks! There's a porch in backwoods TN you can chill on ANYTIME ❤️🇺🇲
I'm moving from small town Maine to small town Kentucky. I've got a new neighbor who makes some mighty fine shine...nothing like sitting on the porch sipping whiskey and watching the night sky
People will never truly understand the beauty and simplicity of the country until the experience it for themselves. I have lived in Louisiana and worked all through the south, then also traveled to many places around the world. Each place has their own, unique qualities that will inspire awe, but there is always a time when I am ready to go home and back to the country out in the sticks
makes 2 porches in the back woods TN❤️ we didn't or want the COVID checks and now look what we are paying for.. we the people don't need what's going on now, best song ever🤙
I had it explained to me by my papa (grandpa), "we don't want gov't handouts, gov't programs because they cost more than just taxes, they come with more gov't control over you." This was a man that served in the navy. He had no illusions. Nothing is free.
That was Charlie Daniels playing the Devil playing the fiddle in the middle of the song (from Devil went down to Georgia). & it means: Hey government! We don't need your handouts, your effin money or advice, we can take care of ourselves! :)
Hey man, appreciate you spreading the love and not writing us country boys off as the stereotype everyone wants you to believe. You’re welcome at our place any time. As for the meaning of “never needed a government to hold my hand”, it’s about the same as “don’t tread on me”. It means all we want is to be free to live how we see fit and think for ourselves. And that most “help” we get from the government always comes with certain conditions that require giving up a certain amount of our freedoms in exchange. And governments will always eventually try to step on its citizens freedoms.
You speak nothing but facts though dude I’m a country boy and I love watching your videos it really makes me smile to see someone trying to understand where we’re coming from without looking down on us it makes me want to understand you and your culture better, nothing but positivity and love
I was raised 30 miles east of Cleveland, Ohio in a small town. Raised to, hunt fish,farm. This song is exactly how I was raised. And no you don't want to come to the sticks. Without the knowledge.
It means Aaron Lewis grew up poor, never needed or wanted government assistance, he worked his ass off, worked at his talent, and takes responsibility and care of himself and his family. Don’t be a victim, take responsibility.
I'm a first generation American and we've never been on govt assistance, and proud of it!. All we wanted was opportunity and freedom. That's more than enough and very grateful!!
not needing assistance is like saying I never needed a floatie or life jacket to swim. everyone is in different circumstances, we shouldn’t judge & some feel the need to ask for extra help. people on assistance have to also prove how much they WORK to earn it. many really don’t know how difficult it is to a actually apply for aid. it doesn’t make you any better or high & mighty.
@@jazzzfeztival actually it sure does. I realize sometimes ppl need help. I am a former social worker. I saw first hand who needed it and who was working it. The problem is you aren't astute or sophisticated enough to see the pitfalls. Guess what? I am poor as fuk and I refused to apply for any stimulus money. I am the only one I know who didn't ask. Why? If you think I trust the IRS you need to to some research about where or to whom that money they collect goes. Start out with discovering what a CESTUI QUE VIE Trust is. I dare you to open your mind!
Brother heres a little history for you, in the pro rodeo circuit there is a competition called steer wrestling,and the COWBOY that invented it was a black man named William Picket,one of the best cowboys EVER. God bless my brother
I strongly agree with you. We never take the time to talk and understand each other! You should be proud and as a part of the black community I appreciate this effort. Black, White, Asian, city boy, country boy ect, we need to take time to understand each other and put our stereotypes and hate away and spread love. Keep doing what you're doing brother!
Dude, the sticks are where anyone can live free. I live in a village of 67 people, and no crime, no shooting (besides hunting season), no hate, mansion type homes right next to trailers homes, no bullshit, no traffic, we only have 3 cops, and only 1 on duty at a time. Air is fresh, it is paradise. We also have all flavors of races, it is heaven on earth and you couldnt pay me enough to go back to living in a city esp the one I was born and raised in (St. Louis).
I went to a Project Revolution concert, The Used, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and Linking Park. Amazing concert and I wasn't even a Korn fan, but they put a hell of a show.
I was raised near Detroit 'til I was 14, then my family moved down south. We ended up in Alabama, where I live now. Compared to the north, the folks in the south are the most gracious and humble people I've ever come across. We stand firmly for what we believe in, that's for sure, but as long as you're good peeps, you're treated like fam down here. The heat and humidity can be a bit much sometimes, but the people are great. Proud to call myself a country boy now. Criminals tho! Yea, don't come around here... lol
Ive noticed in some Kid Rocks videos it seems they just as country in Michigan as we are in Tennessee which makes sense why Kid Rock always had a soft spot for Tennessee
I have loved this song since it was released BUT his song “Granddaddy’s Gun” hits home with me because of my grandparents but also now watching my husband of 27 years teach our two grandkids gun safety and showing them how to shoot and then showings them the rifles that’ll be there’s soon and all the stories and memories that are passed down from his dad. I have my own rifles passed down but I am passing my knowledge and love of gardening, and canning the bounty from those gardens. How to milk and then make cheese, butter, cream, and even yogurt ☺️. I love that my grandkids can stroll all around our property and eat healthy and learn to respect our land and appreciation of where food comes from. God bless you all and I pray you have an awesome rest of the year and May you stay grateful ❤️🇺🇸
Granddaddy's Gun is a real punch in the gut to me. Not so much a gun because that wasn't my family. But a simple utilitarian possession that really is a part of that loved ones identity. Cry like a baby when I hear that song
It means he is a grown man capable of making his own decisions without needing the govt to tell him what’s best. Now if we gonna head down the Aaron Lewis road, I can’t recommend “Am I the Only One”, if you haven’t done it already.
Amen to that! Don't matter what skin you wear or who you are. Folks from the sticks have an itchy trigger finger when strangers come around. I live in a small town with all races living together we pretty much keep to ourselves but support each other when the need arises!
had me hooked already when you said "the more we talk, the more we get to understanding." 100% correct. Right now there is no civil discussion. Neither side wants to hear the other. If we spoke to each other like normal God damn people, we might disagree on insignificant things but we all agree on the end game.
More than just about government handouts, it's about people foreseeing (correctly) the coming of a socialist/communist government wherein the government forcibly guides every decision you make.
Great reaction, we all have a lot more in common than people would let you believe. I grew up in the country, little money but we always provided. I started working full time about 14 and learned a trade. Worked my way full time through college and after. I got caught up in city life for several years (similar to Aaron) and realized I needed to get back to my roots, so been back the last 15 years or so. I still work hard and play hard, got my motorcycles back, still part time military, provide all my families meat except chicken, hunt and spend time with family. I still say “yes ma’am” and “sir” and have taught my son the same. Teaching him to hunt, be an Eagle Scout at 15, and now in Honors College, all stem from teaching him to be respectful and learning to provide for himself. Keep up the great work.
Never needs the Government to hold his hand means, He can survive without Government welfare and Government interfering in his life. True Conservative that believes in less Government.
I live 6 miles out in the woods of a 200 population town, he ain't lying. You better somebody and dont get lost.... some folks are friendly... some ain't! There's lots of places to disappear, just sayin'.
saw him once opening for Willie and was impressed. gotta give some respect to a guy who can get The Possum And Charlie Daniels to cameo in their video!
I love your comments. We DO need to talk to each other more. There is so much disrespect and misunderstandings simply because we don’t listen to each other and try to see other points of view. Much love!
I'd almost say that's the deep south in general. I live in a sparsely populated and had someone knocking on my door at around midnight. I opened the door a little bit, but I had the barrel of my gun on the door....it was a cop asking if I've seen someone around there. Said no and told him I had my gun behind the door and Im putting it down and come outside to talk to him. Dude wasn't bothered by it at all, cause I'm sure he'd do the same thing at his home.
"Never needed government to hold my hand." - I could comment a lot upon that line. It's like saying that I'd rather earn what I keep. I want to be self independent and self sufficient. I don't want to be reliant on the government to sustain me, because then they'd hold power over me.. It's like when free and wild animals start to get fed by people. They start becoming reliant on those people to sustain them, and sometimes will jump through hoops for it. It's never good for the wild animal that's meant to be free and self reliant. The government should be small and shouldn't hold very much power. The government shouldn't have power over the people. The people should have power over their government. You get into dangerous waters when the government has power over people.. Think of the millions of people who died at the hands of their own government, like Mao in China, or Stalin in Russia, or the Jews under Germany.
I live on over 100 acres. I was born out in the country, then my parents moved San Diego. I wasn't happy there. So when I was old enough, I left the city. 99% of country folks know how to live off the land. My siblings are totally amazed at how I live. Just to go to a mall would take me 4 hours each way. I am no where near a hospital. The closest is over an hour away. The closest town only has about 3,000 people in it. We got a Walmart 2 towns away(3 if you count Bellybutton Az. But it doesn't have a post office.)
I do like how you said you better know somebody, it ain't about color. This government wants that though. It's not the common folk doing this shit. It's the government.
Absolutely love your message about we all need to sit down and have a conversation. We all need to understand eachother a little more, instead of just going with the assumptions we are told by people who have even less of a clue
The verse you're referring to is how as a people we are not willing to give up our God given rights to be free for the "promise" of safety and security from the government. It goes back to the Gadsden Flag "Don't Tread on Me." "Those that would give up essential Liberty to purchase a little temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."--Benjamin Franklin
Well that goes without saying b/c we understand that everything given to you comes at a cost. Nothing is free so we'd rather work for what we have. This is especially true when it comes to the Government 👍
I live in the sticks of Kentucky and I fully understand this song and the great kick was seeing George Jones in it We don't need the goverment to survive because we live off the land.
I used to loooove Aaron Lewis and Staind as a kid growing up. They were from not far from me and my sister had a friend who was his housekeeper and she got me a pair of his shoes 😁 made me ecstatic as a kid haha glad to see him on the channel again!
The old guy singing in the middle is country legend George Jones... Nicknamed the Possum. You should listen to some of his music. The other gentleman is Charlie Daniels who sings The Devil Came Down to Georgia
Why because a democratic government decided to provide us working people with a retirement check out of a system we paid into our entire working lives. FAB OR!
@@anitaclayborn2578 This is why you took offense to my comment. The government only provides retirement to those that didn't earn it, the rest of us don't need government hand outs. Thanks for your reply though.
John Fike said it best. We are self reliant. We can feed ourselves, our family, and our friends that are like family if need be. Our neighbors all look out for each other. We don't need government to hold our hands. We do what we need to survive. Our politicians these days act like they are out for our interests. Majority of them are there to look out for THEIR best interests.
First time listening to you dude. This was definitely enjoyable. I grew up in a small town back East, now living in a big city out west. I miss the small town life, which I never thought I would say. I will agree with what other people say though, not having the government hold your hand is not taking handouts. Stand on your own two feet. I started my early twenties in jail then homeless. Fast forward 25 years, I have a master's degree, I own a profitable restaurant franchise. I never once took a hand out from the government. You put your mind to whatever you want to do and you work hard. I spent five years sleeping 3 hours a day Monday through Friday while I went to school full time and work full time, finishing college and grad school. Anybody can do it. Looking forward to hearing more of your reviews.
I've lived in the "sticks" most of my life. You have nothing to fear unless you are trespassing or up to no good. Just like in the city. In all honesty, you would be welcomed in the sticks more readily than in the city. People give more respect to strangers in the country than in the city. Want to test it? Just drive past some hillbilly looking place with someone in the front yard. Stop and talk to them. They will offer you a seat and a drink, if you are respectful. Nearly every time. Try that in the city. lol Not needing the government to hold your hand means you aren't asking for handouts. Country folk can feed themselves by hunting, fishing, and farming. The government gets in the way with regulations written by city folk that have no idea what they are doing to hurt people in the country that don't want welfare. They won't over hunt or over fish. Their lives depend on being responsible.
Government to hold my hand means lead or direct how they do things when Government gets their hands involved there are always rules regulations ect.Many family's who wish to raise their children and manage their family have had problems with cyfd among other agencies.
When he says the government hold my hand line he’s referring to too many people looking to the government to solve their problems. When you look to the government for that you are giving them permission to extend their power over you. Patriot act is a perfect example of that.
No disrespect bro I love your channel but what he means is the opposite of what your hoodie says in this video we don't need welfare we don't need your help we can make it on our own off the land
If you didn't know, that was the legend himself George Jones singing alongside Aaron. Singing with George was such a huge thing for Aaron that when he heard about his death, while he was onstage, he broke down crying
Thank for posting a diverse musical pallet on your channel. Not going through the comments, just focusing on what YOU had to say about the video and I have enjoyed your reactions. Keep it up. Pedal On.....love to all.
"I never need the government to hold my hand". Even when we are down we don't ask the gov't for help. We'll figure away to get ourselves out. We are a family and we got each other.
An old childhood friend of mine plays slide guitar with Aaron. Ben Kitterman is one of the most musically talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. He can play so many different instruments it’s crazy.
The truck he is driving looks like the 2 1/2 ton I had during my time the army. You can sometimes buy them as surplus when the army doesnt want to keep maintaining them.
Thanks much, LFR! Aaron is a true patriot...not from the South, but from New England...and he wears it on his sleeves (or arms!) Thanks for not judging and Yes, AM I THE ONLY ONE? says alot about who he is!
