[Verse 1] We had a yard made of dust And a dream made of rust Mama said, "Pick your own fate" Then pointed at the fence gate If the fridge looked broke again We just called it "country" then Choice was simple, plain, and true Busch Light or water from the hose for you [Pre-Chorus] Ain't nobody had to guess We were raised on less is less Freedom came in two or three Flavors of poverty [Chorus] Busch Light or hose water That's the family plan Make your own bad choices Like a real small-town man Busch Light or hose water Say it, bless this mess We were poor, but baby We were self-made depressed [Verse 2] Screen door sang like it knew Every bad idea we threw Grandpa's truck had one good tire And three opinions in the fire If the AC quit in July We just waved it bye-bye Sweatin' like a gospel choir Still acting like we had desire [Pre-Chorus] County folk and cardboard dreams Living loud on borrowed means No trust fund, no safety net Just a talent for regret [Chorus] Busch Light or hose water That's the family plan Make your own bad choices Like a real small-town man Busch Light or hose water Say it, bless this mess We were poor, but baby We were self-made depressed [Bridge] Now folks ask how I turned out With this grin and all this mouth I say, "Baby, that's the trick" When your options hit the ditch Learn to laugh at what you got Turn a little into a lot And if life hands you the bill Smile like you signed it still [Final Chorus] Busch Light or hose water That's the family plan Make your own bad choices Like a real small-town man Busch Light or hose water Say it, bless this mess We were poor, but baby We were self-made depressed Busch Light or hose water Tell me what you need Ain't that the same old miracle We called "being free"
