Since countering Aldean’s claim the video only contains “real news footage,” Destinee Stark has received a wave of hateful messages from defenders of the song.

  • dangblingus@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    No, that’s not what it implies at all. No one was talking about 2A or taking guns away. He’s literally mentioning the gun in direct response to the last infraction (burning the flag). Read it again.

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      1 year ago

      Read the lyrics to the actual song again

      Edit: the relevant verse is emphasized

      Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk Carjack an old lady at a red light Pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store Ya think it’s cool, well, act a fool if ya like

      Cuss out a cop, spit in his face Stomp on the flag and light it up Yeah, ya think you’re tough

      Well, try that in a small town See how far ya make it down the road Around here, we take care of our own You cross that line, it won’t take long For you to find out, I recommend you don’t Try that in a small town

      Got a gun that my granddad gave me They say one day they’re gonna round up Well, that shit might fly in the city, good luck

      Try that in a small town See how far ya make it down the road Around here, we take care of our own You cross that line, it won’t take long For you to find out, I recommend you don’t Try that in a small town

      Full of good ol’ boys, raised up right If you’re looking for a fight Try that in a small town Try that in a small town

      Try that in a small town See how far ya make it down the road Around here, we take care of our own You cross that line, it won’t take long For you to find out, I recommend you don’t Try that in a small town

      Try that in a small town Ooh-ooh Try that in a small town