[Intro] Hear that rumble? That ain't thunder. That's trouble getting comfortable. [Verse 1] Got a worn out pair of boots and a mile wide grin Got a few old scars where the hard years went in I don't talk real loud, I don't need to brag But I walk in the room and the whole place flags I have seen tough talk fold when the real world bites Seen a big shot run when the odds ain't right I was raised on grit and a stubborn streak Got a cold hard stare and a mouth that speaks I don't chase no trouble, but I won't run If you bring that heat, better bring enough gun Not looking for a fight, got better things to do But I ain't backing down just to make room for you [Pre Chorus] Turn that amp up Let that low end growl I have kept my cool But I'm losing it now [Chorus] I'm meaner than yesterday, harder than before Got a whole lot of miles and a whole lot more You can test that steel, you can push that line But you better know the difference between yours and mine Meaner than yesterday, still standing tall I have taken my hits, I have survived them all Got a bad reputation and a heart that's true I don't start the fire, but I can see it through [Verse 2] I don't need a fancy watch to tell me my time I don't need a silver tongue to make these words mine I have worked with my hands, I have earned my keep I have lost some battles that still cut deep But the older I get, the less I explain I can tell the difference between respect and a game Keep your cheap little tricks and your backroom deals I would rather stand alone with a truth that's real I have got that backroad blood and a heavyweight soul Got a whole lot of life left and I am taking control When the pressure comes down, I don't crumble or crawl I just plant both feet and get back up tall [Pre Chorus] Turn that amp up Let that low end growl I have kept my cool But I'm losing it now [Chorus] I'm meaner than yesterday, harder than before Got a whole lot of miles and a whole lot more You can test that steel, you can push that line But you better know the difference between yours and mine Meaner than yesterday, still standing tall I have taken my hits, I have survived them all Got a bad reputation and a heart that's true I don't start the fire, but I can see it through [Bridge] I ain't perfect Never claimed to be But I know what I stand for And what belongs to me You can keep your opinions You can keep your advice I have learned what a man is When he pays his own price [Guitar Solo] [Breakdown] One boot down Two fists tight Low strings growling All night [Final Chorus] I'm meaner than yesterday, harder than before Got a whole lot of miles and a whole lot more You can test that steel, you can push that line But you better know the difference between yours and mine Meaner than yesterday, still standing tall I have taken my hits, I have survived them all Got a bad reputation and a heart that's true I don't start the fire, but I can see it through [Outro] Still standing Still breathing Still meaner than yesterday
