Lubbock Or Leave It
Dixie Chicks · The Essential [2010]
Got more churches than trees
Raise me, praise me, couldn't save me
Couldn't keep me on my knees
Oh, boy, rave on down loop 289
That'll be the day you see me back
In this fool's paradise
Temptation's strong
(Salvation's gone)
I'm on my way
To hell's half acre
How will I ever
How will I ever
Get to heaven now
Throwing stones from the top of your rock
Thinking no one can see
The secrets you hide behind
Your southern hospitality
On the strip the kids get lit
So they can have a real good time
Come Sunday they can just take their pick
From the crucifix skyline
Temptation's strong
(Salvation's gone)
I'm on my way
To hell's half acre
How will I ever
How will I ever
Get to heaven now
Get to heaven now
International airport
A quarter after nine
Paris Texas, Athens Georgia's
Not what I had in mind
As I'm getting out I laugh to myself
Cause this is the only place
Where as you're getting on the plane
You see Buddy Holly's face
I hear they hate me now
Just like they hated you
Maybe when I'm dead and gone
I'm gonna get a statue too
Temptation's strong
(Salvation's gone)
I'm on my way
To hell's half acre
How will I ever
How will I ever
Get to heaven now
Get to heaven now
How will I ever
Get to heaven now
Lubbock Or Leave It
Released on The Essential [2010], "Lubbock Or Leave It" stands as a defining track in the discography of the American country group Dixie Chicks. The song captures the band's signature blend of narrative storytelling and emotional depth, characteristic of their work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Featuring the group's iconic vocal harmonies and a driving acoustic rhythm, the recording explores themes of loyalty and the difficult choices one must make when facing a community that rejects them. It serves as a poignant example of the genre's ability to address personal conflict within a broader social context, reflecting the era's shift toward more politically and socially conscious country music. The track remains a staple of their catalog, illustrating the band's commitment to crafting songs that resonate with listeners through authentic character development and lyrical honesty.