
by Alex Wilson
Album
Dust & Denim
Year
2025
Genre
Country/Americana/Roots Rock
Duration
3:52
Description
A rootsy, heartland country anthem celebrating the enduring comfort and identity found in a well-worn pair of Wranglers. The song evokes themes of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of a life lived close to the land, underscored by a soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Faded blue threads, patched at the knee Carried me through hell, set my soul free Coal dust stains from the seams I crawled Wore ‘em when the world felt too damn small [Pre-Chorus] Through the fields at dawn, ‘neath the red dirt’s glow Every tear and fray tells the life I know They held me tight when my heart was torn Wrapped my bones where my truth was born [Chorus] These old Wranglers feel like home Carved my story in thread and stone From the mines to the roads where I learned to roam These old Wranglers feel like home [Verse 2] Sweat-soaked days in the summer’s blaze Danced in ‘em drunk under starlit haze They caught my blood when her lies cut deep Held my pride when I couldn’t sleep [Pre-Chorus] Through the fields at dawn, ‘neath the red dirt’s glow Every tear and fray tells the life I know They held me tight when my heart was torn Wrapped my bones where my truth was born [Chorus] These old Wranglers feel like home Carved my story in thread and stone From the mines to the roads where I learned to roam These old Wranglers feel like home [Bridge] No mansion’s walls, no city’s shine Could fit my soul like this denim’s mine From the hollers’ cry to the songs I sing They’re the roots of every damn thing [Verse 3] Got a hole in the pocket where I keep my dreams Faded whiskers, a worn-out sheen Seen better days, but they’re holding on strong Like the memories that keep me going along [Chorus] These old Wranglers feel like home Carved my story in thread and stone From the mines to the roads where I learned to roam These old Wranglers feel like home [Outro] Fiddle hums low, as the night winds moan These old Wranglers feel like home Yeah, these old Wranglers feel like home
Notes
Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar (fingerpicked or strummed), electric guitar (subtle lead lines, possibly with a slight delay), bass guitar (walking bass line or simple root notes), drums (brushes on the snare for verses, light kit), fiddle (prominent in intro, outro, and fills), possibly pedal steel guitar (for added country flavor). Vocal delivery should be heartfelt and slightly gritty, reflecting the hard-worn life described in the lyrics. The song builds in intensity toward the choruses, with harmonies added in the later choruses for a fuller sound. The bridge provides a dynamic shift, possibly with a temporary reduction in instrumentation before building back into the final chorus. Tempo: Steady and deliberate, allowing the lyrics to resonate. Fiddle solo could be improvised based on pentatonic scales of the key or more structured based on common folk melodies.