"Bonfire and Boots" is an authentic celebration of small-town pride, hard work, and the unshakable connection to family, tradition, and country. With vivid storytelling, the song takes listeners through the life of a man who finds his purpose in the simple yet meaningful moments: working the land, raising his family, and honoring the red, white, and blue.
This track is more than just a song—it’s an anthem for anyone who’s ever felt at home under a starlit sky, with a fire crackling nearby and the satisfaction of a day well-spent. Rocky Boven’s Florida roots shine through every lyric, painting a picture of a life where the American dream is alive and well.
Whether he’s on stage at the VFW singing George Strait or fixing up his homestead, "Bonfire and Boots" reminds us all that pride in hard work and love for one’s country are timeless values worth holding onto.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was raised in Pinellas Park, where the grass grows tall,
Moved out to New Port Richey, where the bonfire calls,
Got my boots in the dirt and my hands on the tools,
I’m a hard workin’ man, followin’ the good Lord’s rules.
At the VFW, I’m up on stage,
Singin’ George Strait, feelin’ like I’m home on the range.
With my cowboy hat on and my heart full of pride,
I’m a red, white, and blue man, standin’ tall on the side.
[Chorus]
I’m a good ole boy with a song to sing,
A little bit of country in everything.
With a bonfire burnin’ and the stars up high,
You’ll find me workin’, but I’ll still reach the sky.
Got my chickens in the yard and a hammer in my hand,
I’m fixin’ up this life the best I can.
I’ll make it big, but I’ll never leave,
'Cause the red, white, and blue is all I need.
[Verse 2]
Every day’s a project, there’s always somethin’ new,
From the porch to the fence, I’m seein’ it through.
But when the sun goes down and the fire gets bright,
I pick up my guitar and sing into the night.
It’s the life I love with the ones I care for,
Family around and the freedom I adore.
Might not be fancy, but I got all I need,
Just me and this dream, lettin’ it lead.
[Chorus]
I’m a good ole boy with a song to sing,
A little bit of country in everything.
With a bonfire burnin’ and the stars up high,
You’ll find me workin’, but I’ll still reach the sky.
Got my chickens in the yard and a hammer in my hand,
I’m fixin’ up this life the best I can.
I’ll make it big, but I’ll never leave,
'Cause the red, white, and blue is all I need.
[Bridge]
Every note I sing takes me a little higher,
But I’ll always come back to this bonfire.
With the flag flyin’ proud and my heart set true,
I’m livin’ the dream in red, white, and blue.
[Chorus]
I’m a good ole boy with a song to sing,
A little bit of country in everything.
With a bonfire burnin’ and the stars up high,
You’ll find me workin’, but I’ll still reach the sky.
Got my chickens in the yard and a hammer in my hand,
I’m fixin’ up this life the best I can.
I’ll make it big, but I’ll never leave,
'Cause the red, white, and blue is all I need.
[Outro]
Yeah, the red, white, and blue, that’s all I need.
Just a good ole boy, livin’ wild and free.