Released: 2023
Riley Green and Luke Combs bring out a heartfelt anthem with ‘Different ‘Round Here.’ This song’s all about the pride and values of small-town life. It’s about the kind of place where folks live by their own rules, deeply rooted in tradition and a strong sense of community.
The first verse paints a vivid picture of the setting. ‘Around here fast is how the grass grows / Lost is what you find on a back road.’ It captures the simple yet profound way of life. The line ‘Proof’s in the whiskey, red’s in the dirt’ speaks to the hard work and authenticity of these people. And when they say, ‘We stand for the flag and if you don’t like it / We don’t care,’ it shows their unwavering patriotism.
The chorus reinforces these themes, with ‘Brave is 18 wearin’ army green’ and ‘Heroes are daddies and mamas are love.’ It celebrates the everyday heroes and the values passed down through generations. ‘Right is right and wrong is wrong’ underscores the clear moral compass that guides their lives.
The second verse continues to highlight the simplicity and gratitude that define this way of life. ‘Easy’s at the end of a long day / Free’s how you feel not what you pay’ emphasizes the value they place on hard work and true freedom. ‘Roots in the ground’s why we stay’ speaks to their deep connection to the land and their heritage.
Throughout the song, there’s a sense of pride and resilience. ‘The rain on a roof is what a song is / And home is where the heart is’ brings it all together, showing that their way of life, though different, is something they hold dear. The repeated lines about bravery, truth, pride, and love drive home the message that they do things a little different ’round here.
