Ballad of an Outlaw | Seth Anthony Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Ballad of an Outlaw
Seth Anthony Lyrics

Old lady talkin' but she don't make none
No matter what I done, no matter what I said

I know the pain, went to alcohol
Jumped when daddy died, so I missed the call
I prayed to God to help me understand
Tears pourin' down my face, tryna be a better man

You never know your strength 'til you meet your sugar
Got the mark on your back, gettin' drunk with the devil
I was a rebel without a cause
Sold drugs, cursed mama, broke laws and hearts
I'll tell ya
I kept my head high, middle finger higher
Walked the yellow line behind walls of barbed wire
This is the ballad of an outlaw
And all these stores got stories for all the y'all

I'll tell ya
Poppin' pills to keep the animal inside the wall
It's so solid
Devil on my back but I can't get him off, can't get him off
Friend's turned in, that means I need a drink
So I head to bottom up a cigarette and thank

All the things that I should've changed but couldn't
Tried to walk a straight path
But I was blind, the road was crooked
Dancing with my demons, yeah
My freedom, it was taken
Left my daughter with her mama who I made a single woman

Picked up a pen, wrote down what I was feelin'
Then I sang it off the paper, whole world started singin'
Nobody's perfect, everybody's got a demon
Tried to play this game, but every single time I was beaten
I found a reason for leaving, I'm scheming
It's my time, I got the cards, and I'm peelin
Rebel 'til I die, but man, I'm tired of bleedin'
Everybody's got a story, this is mine that I'm singin'

You never know your strength 'til you meet your sugar
Got the mark on your back, gettin' drunk with the devil
I was a rebel without a cause
Sold drugs, cursed mama, broke laws and hearts
I'll tell ya
I kept my head high, middle finger higher
Walked the yellow line behind walls of barbed wire
This is the ballad of an outlaw

And all these stores got stories for all the y'all
I tell ya

The Ballad of an Outlaw is a song by American artist Seth Anthony, and it tells a deeply personal story of redemption and self-reflection. The lyrics speak of a man who is sitting and drinking a beer, trying to be a cowboy but holding back tears, acknowledging that he could have been a better man. He speaks of working a nine-to-five job, busting his back, and struggling to catch a break. Despite the challenges he faces, he never steals, never cheated, and never ran away from his responsibilities. He talks about the pain he feels after the loss of his father, which led him to alcoholism, and his struggles with addiction and the demons that he battles with.

The chorus of the song is powerful and moving, as it talks about the strength that one can find in facing their demons and taking control of their lives. The song speaks to anyone who has made mistakes or gone down the wrong path, reassuring them that it is never too late to turn their lives around.

Overall, The Ballad of an Outlaw is a heartfelt piece of music that reflects on the struggles of the human experience, and it encourages listeners to be brave and face their demons, no matter how daunting the task may seem.

Sittin' here, just drinkin' this beer
I'm sitting here alone, drinking beer to drown out my sorrows

Tryna cowboy, but holdin' back these tears
I'm trying to act tough like a cowboy, but really I'm struggling to hold back my tears

Makin' my heart, could've been a better man
I regret not being a better person and making better choices

Nine-to-five, just bustin' my back
I work a regular job and it's taking a toll on my physical and mental health

Bill Scott had a boy, can't catch no slack
I feel like life is unfair and I can't seem to catch a break like others can

Old lady talkin' but she don't make none
People can say whatever they want, but it doesn't change my situation

No matter what I done, no matter what I said
Despite all of my actions and words, I can't seem to escape my past and its consequences

I never took my till, I never ran a flare
I never stole or ran away from my problems, but that doesn't mean I didn't make mistakes

Profit scores, nights in jail
I made some bad business decisions that landed me in jail

Yeah, I kept on going even though I failed there
Despite my failures, I kept moving forward and trying to better myself

I know the pain, went to alcohol
I turned to alcohol to cope with my pain and struggles

Jumped when daddy died, so I missed the call
When my dad died, I was so consumed by grief that I missed an important phone call

I prayed to God to help me understand
I turned to religion to try and make sense of my struggles and find guidance

Tears pourin' down my face, tryna be a better man
I'm crying and trying to become a better person, despite all of my past mistakes

You never know your strength 'til you meet your sugar
You don't know how strong you are until you face a tough situation

Got the mark on your back, gettin' drunk with the devil
I feel like I'm being watched by the devil and I'm using alcohol to try and forget my problems

I was a rebel without a cause
I was rebellious and disruptive without any real reason or purpose

Sold drugs, cursed mama, broke laws and hearts
I engaged in illegal activities and hurt those closest to me

I'll tell ya
Let me be clear

I kept my head high, middle finger higher
I tried to maintain my confidence and independence, even when things were tough

Walked the yellow line behind walls of barbed wire
I was imprisoned and had to walk a narrow line, facing constant danger

This is the ballad of an outlaw
This is the story of my rebellious and troubled past

And all these stores got stories for all the y'all
Every person has their own story and struggles to overcome, including me

Poppin' pills to keep the animal inside the wall
I'm taking pills to try and control my inner demons and aggression

It's so solid
It's a real struggle

Devil on my back but I can't get him off, can't get him off
I feel like the devil is always watching and influencing me, and I can't escape

Friend's turned in, that means I need a drink
My friends betrayed me, so I turned to drinking again

So I head to bottom up a cigarette and thank
I go to a low point, smoke a cigarette, and try to find some gratitude in my life

All the things that I should've changed but couldn't
I regret not being able to change certain things in my life, even though I wanted to

Tried to walk a straight path
I tried to live a more positive and respectable life

But I was blind, the road was crooked
I couldn't see my way clearly, and the path to redemption was full of obstacles

Dancing with my demons, yeah
I'm struggling with my inner demons

My freedom, it was taken
I lost my freedom due to my poor choices and actions

Left my daughter with her mama who I made a single woman
I abandoned my daughter and her mother, leaving them alone to deal with my absence

Picked up a pen, wrote down what I was feelin'
I turned to writing as a way to express my emotions

Then I sang it off the paper, whole world started singin'
My song resonated with many people and became popular

Nobody's perfect, everybody's got a demon
No one is perfect, and everyone faces their own internal struggles

Tried to play this game, but every single time I was beaten
I tried to succeed in life, but I kept failing and facing setbacks

I found a reason for leaving, I'm scheming
I found a reason to finally leave my troubled past behind and make a change in my life

It's my time, I got the cards, and I'm peelin
It's my time to take control, and I'm making bold moves to change my life

Rebel 'til I die, but man, I'm tired of bleedin'
I will always be a rebel, but I'm tired of the pain and struggle that comes with it

Everybody's got a story, this is mine that I'm singin'
Everyone has their own unique story and struggles, and this is mine that I'm expressing through song

Writer(s): Seth Anthony

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