A Better South

[Verse 1]
I was born in the shade of a long leaf pine
The proud southern son of Caroline
Proud of who I am and where I’m from
But I ain’t so proud of how far we’ve come

[Verse 2]
On the backs of the poor these towns were built
For every ounce of pride comes a pound of guilt
There’s a shadow here looms long and black
It’s always one step forward and two steps back

[Chorus]
The only dream that ain’t worth havin
Is the one you won't chase down
They say sing your song, boy, shut your mouth
But I believe in a better South
Yes I believe in a better South

[Verse 3]
Down here we're still fighting for all the wrong reasons
Old men still defend these monuments to treason
To the right side of history we're always late
Still arguing the difference between heritage and hate

[Chorus]
The only dream that ain’t worth havin'
Is the one you won't chase down
They say sing your song, boy, and shut your mouth
But I believe in a better South
Yes I believe in a better South

[Verse 4]
I’m sick and tired of listen to daddy’s generation
The byproduct of war and segregation
Still thinkin' they can tell us what to do
Who can live where and who can love who

[Chorus]
The only dream that ain’t worth havin'
Is the one you won't chase down
They say sing your song boy and shut your mouth
But I believe in a better South
Yes I believe in a better South

They say sing your song, boy shut your mouth
Yes I believe in a better South
Yes I believe in a better South