The song talks about the self-reliance of rural folks. Its notable second verse talks about the singer's unlikely relationship with a [[New York City]] businessman; despite their differing backgrounds the two are good friends who regularly exchange gifts. Sadly, the businessman is killed by a mugger with a switchblade for $43; the singer would like to spit chewing tobacco in the mugger's eyes before killing him. | The song talks about the self-reliance of rural folks. Its notable second verse talks about the singer's unlikely relationship with a [[New York City]] businessman; despite their differing backgrounds the two are good friends who regularly exchange gifts. Sadly, the businessman is killed by a mugger with a switchblade for $43; the singer would like to spit chewing tobacco in the mugger's eyes before killing him. |