Kickin’ Dust, Chasin’ Light
Alex Wilson
Description
A high-energy country-rock anthem about finding joy and resilience in working-class life. "Kickin’ Dust, Chasin’ Light" blends driving acoustic rhythms, searing Telecaster leads, and anthemic gang vocals for a sound that’s both gritty and uplifting. The song paints a vivid picture of small-town struggles and the power of community, fueled by bonfire nights and the promise of better days. Think Jason Aldean meets The Revivalists.
Lyrics
Verse 1 Clock punched out, steel-toes scrape that gravel lot, Day’s sweat clingin’ like a badge for what we got. Tank on E but that dashboard’s singin’ hope, Two bucks in the ash tray, that’s enough to roll. Pre-Chorus Radio crackles, preacher and the blues, We dial past the static till the sky turns new. Chorus We’re kickin’ dust, chasin’ light, Beatin’ back the dark with a Saturday night. Every laugh, every scar, Rides shotgun in this beat-up car. Yeah, we ain’t rich, but we’re burnin’ bright— Kickin’ dust, chasin’ light. Verse 2 Bonfire sparks spell stories in the air, Cheap beer choir hollers we don’t care. But buried in the bass, a promise hums low— Gonna turn these hard miles into solid gold. Pre-Chorus Hands up high, under mercury moons, Tomorrow’s still heavy, but tonight’s in tune. Chorus We’re kickin’ dust, chasin’ light, Beatin’ back the dark with a Saturday night. Every laugh, every scar, Rides shotgun in this beat-up car. Yeah, we ain’t rich, but we’re burnin’ bright— Kickin’ dust, chasin’ light. Bridge (breakdown to fiddle & gang claps) If the devil’s in the bills and the overtime grind, We’ll drown him in a verse, leave his worries behind. ‘Cause a soul won’t starve where the song runs free, Sing it loud—that’s our currency. Chorus We’re kickin’ dust, chasin’ light, Beatin’ back the dark with a Saturday night. Every dream, every fight, Shines electric in the dashboard light. Yeah, we ain’t rich, but we’re burnin’ bright— Kickin’ dust, chasin’ light. Outro (Twin guitar harmonies ride the fade, crowd-style woahs echo into night.) Kickin' dust, chasin' light... Kickin' dust...