Story Behind The Song

Inspired by twelve years of marriage.

Song Description

A uptempo contemporary country song with a traditional feel that address marriage compromise.

Lyrics

HE RULES THE ROOST

He said "Honey, I'm going over to Steve's
He bought a brand new Yamaha ATV
We're gonna tear up the farm and put some mud on the wheels
She said, "You're redneck fun is gonna have to wait
It's a girls night out, and Amy's on her way
Looks like it's you and the kids and some Happy Meals
It's been written on the calendar for two weeks now
Tonight it's my turn to get outta the house

CHORUS
He wears the pants, but she picks them out
He's thinks he's king, but she wears the crown
He calls the shots, but she pulls the trigger
He rules the roost, she rules the rooster

He's like a six year old at the grocery store
Sneakin' Goo-Goo bars under the cream of corn
Just as he looks away, she puts them back on the shelf
And when they went to upgrade that ol' truck he had
They drove off of the lot in a minivan
She thought it was a safer ride and it handled well
So if you're calling their house and he answers the phone
You better ask for her cause everybody knows

BRIDGE
He's the boss when she says it's okay
He gets the last word but she gets the final say