Free My Mind

David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe

I'm a cosmic cowboy

A big time player

I like Pantera, Kid Rock, and Slayer

I like Ice-T the rapper I mean

When it comes to drinkin' I like Jim Beam

I play Washburn guitars with a rebel flag

But I don't wear make-up or dress in drag

I smoke a lot, I'm a whiskey drinker

I ain't no hick songwriter

I'm a pretty deep thinker

I'm glad you came to see me put on a show

My name is David Allan Coe I came to let you know that..



Chorus

I've been tryin' to have a real good time

Forget about thinkin' tryin' to free my mind

I've been tryin' to have a real good time

Forget about thinkin' tryin' to free my mind



I own my own limosuine and a Cadillac

I got a million dollar tour bus and that's a fact

I ain't broke but I ain't rich

I call women honey not hoe or bitch

I'm into Tanya Tucker, Twisted Brown Trucker

The Allman Brothers Band and Marshall Tucker

I'm not in this for money I do it for fun

And I don't shoot dope but I will shoot my gun



I ain't no phony dude

I'm the real thing baby

Just like Rob Zombie just like Slim Shady



Chorus

And I've been tryin' to have a real good time

Forget about thinkin' tryin' to free my mind

I've been tryin' to have a real good time

Forget about thinkin' tryin' to free my mind



You know I love Uncle Kracker he's a cool DJ

I like Prince Purple Rain, Hendrix Purple Haze

I like Hank Williams Sr., Hank the third and his dad

Hank Williams Jr. I mean he's bad

Willie Nelson, Waylon too

I like newgrass, bluegrass, and Emmylou

I like Pete Seeger, Bob Seeger, Motorhead

Natalie Cole, Bill Monroe, and the Grateful Dead

You know I tried to quit'smokin' but I might be slippin'

I don't like acid rock but I might be trippin'



Chorus

I've been tryin' to have a real good time

Forget about thinkin' tryin' to free my mind

I've been tryin' to have a real good time

Forget about thinkin' tryin' to free my mind

Free My Mind

David Allan Coe's 'Free My Mind' stands as a quintessential example of his raw, country-rock style, characterized by his distinctive vocal delivery and unapologetic lyrical themes. The track exemplifies the artist's ability to blend traditional country instrumentation with a gritty, blues-inflected edge that became a signature of his sound. Released during a period where Coe was solidifying his reputation for tackling controversial subjects with a straightforward, often provocative approach, the song reflects the broader cultural landscape of the late 20th-century American South. It captures the tension between personal liberation and societal expectations, a recurring motif in Coe's discography. The recording showcases his mastery of the guitar-driven country-rock format, delivering a performance that remains influential within the genre for its authenticity and emotional directness.