Joseph Metz

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Down in Mississippi where the red dirt runs Joseph Metz was raised in the Sunday sun Tall as a cane pole steady as a hymn He wore his name like scripture and he smiled right through the brim He said, "I'm proud of who I am" with his head held high Kept the old prayers close and the wild woods by his side Got a heart for the Sabbath and a hand for the land He knew where he came from and he knew where he stands [Pre-Chorus] He'd pack up at dawn with a thermos and a rod Then call up his cousin like, "Come on, let’s go, nod by nod" Joshua was waiting with that Cajun grin Two good boys from the Delta let the whole day spin [Chorus] Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz ride that river again Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz proud of where he’s been He’ll pray with his people then head for the trees Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz that’s a life done right to me [Verse 2] On the bank by the cypress he’d bait that hook Talk about his heritage like a well-worn book Joshua came laughing with a cooler and a plan “Cousin, pass me that line now we’ll fish till we can’t stand” They’d trade jokes in the shade watch the minnows flash gold One Jewish boy from Mississippi and a Cajun Jew bold Same blood in the laughter same grit in the air Different accents, same blessing same love in the wear [Pre-Chorus] When the sun fell low and the river turned slow They'd swap little stories only family could know One said “amen,” one said “la” and they both meant grace With mud on their boots and a grin on their face [Chorus] Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz ride that river again Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz proud of where he’s been He’ll pray with his people then head for the trees Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz that’s a life done right to me [Bridge] Let the bayou talk let the pine woods sing He don’t have to choose between the rope and the ring He can cast out a line and lift up his voice Hold to his people and still make his own choice [Final Chorus] Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz ride that river again Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz proud of where he’s been He’ll pray with his people then head for the trees Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz that’s a life done right to me Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz cousin Joshua by his side One from the Delta one from the bayou tide He’ll pray with his people then head for the trees Joseph Metz, Joseph Metz that’s a life done right to me