Florida Georgia Line is an American country music duo formed in 2010 by Tyler Hubbard from Georgia and Brian Kelley from Florida, who met while attending Belmont University in Nashville.

They gained massive success with their 2012 debut single “Cruise,” which became the best-selling digital country song and the first country song to receive Diamond certification.

Known for their “bro-country” style, they blend country with rock and hip-hop elements, often focusing on themes like partying and trucks.

The duo has earned multiple awards and chart-topping hits while also pursuing solo careers.

About the Song

Dirt is a heartfelt song by Florida Georgia Line about life, love, and memories tied to the land. It shows a deeper and more emotional side of the duo.

Complete Dirt Lyrics by Florida Georgia Line

Intro: Music Video Only

I’ll tell you something, 1968 was just another year, the fields needed tilling and there wasn’t enough rain. But it was the first year Rosie started bringing my lunch out to the field every day

Verse 1

You get your hands in it
Plant your roots in it
Dusty headlight, dance with your boots in it (Dirt)
You write her name on it
Spin your tires on it
Build your corn field, whiskey, bonfires on it (Dirt)
You bet your life on it, yeah
It’s that…

Chorus

Elm shade, red rust clay you grew up on
That plowed up ground, that your dad damned his luck on
That post game party field you circle up on
And when it rains you get stuck on
Drift a cloud back behind county roads that you run up
And mud on her jeans that she peeled off and hung up
Her blue-eyed summertime smile looks so good that it hurts
Makes you wanna build a 10 percent down white picket fence house on this dirt

Music Video Interlude 1

Rosie and I had five children, one died at birth, they were tough times, tough years, did okay
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Verse 2

You’ve mixed some sweat with it
Taking a shovel to it
You’ve stuck some crosses and some painted
Goal posts through it (Dirt)
You know you came from it (Dirt)
And some day you’ll return to…

Chorus

Elm shade, red rust clay you grew up on
That plowed up ground, that your dad damned his luck on
That post game party field you circle up on
And when it rains you get stuck on
Drift a cloud back behind county roads that you run up
And mud on her jeans that she peeled off and hung up
Her blue-eyed summertime smile looks so good that it hurts
Makes you wanna build a 10 percent down white picket fence house on this dirt

Music Video Interlude 2

I asked Rosie one time if she wanted to travel to see the world, and no she said “the world comes right to my window every day”… Even if it’s broken
(You know you came from it (dirt, dirt) And some day you’ll return to)

Chorus

Elm shade, red rust clay you grew up on
That plowed up ground, that your dad damned his luck on
That post game party field you circle up on
And when it rains, you get stuck on
Drift a cloud back behind county roads that you run up
And mud on her jeans that she peeled off and hung up
Her blue-eyed summertime smile looks so good that it hurts
Makes you wanna build a 10 percent down white picket fence house on this dirt

Post-Chorus

Makes you wanna build a 10 percent down white picket fence house on this dirt

Music Video Interlude 3

See Rosie was right about two things: you don’t have to see the world to be worldly, just raise good children, bake good enough pies and the world will come right to your kitchen window. She’s right about something else too, I built that baseball diamond way too close to the kitchen

Outro

(You know you came from it
And some day, you’ll return to it)

Live Performance on the Dirt

Similar Songs Like Dirt

Here are several songs similar to Dirt by Florida Georgia Line, both in theme and style, as referenced by country music fans:

• Life: A thoughtful, mid-tempo country song with heartfelt lyrics that celebrate love, family, memories, and the simple moments that make life meaningful.
• Countryside: Celebrates rural life and small-town roots with an upbeat, catchy melody that brings out the charm of simple living and close-knit communities.
• I Love My Country: An energetic anthem that proudly welcomes country life, highlighting strong roots, hometown pride, and the spirit of rural living with lively energy.
• Long Live: This is a feel-good country track that encourages living in the moment, holding on to good times, and cherishing memories that truly matter.
• New Truck: A Modern country song that shows the thrill, freedom, and excitement of hitting the road in a brand-new ride with joy.

Similar Artists Like Florida Georgia Line

Here is a list of artists similar to Florida Georgia Line, including their genre and a top album for each:

• Luke Bryan
  Genre: Country, Country Pop
  Top Album: Crash My Party
• Sam Hunt
  Genre: Country Pop, Bro-Country
  Top Album: Montevallo
• Jake Owen
  Genre: Country
  Top Album: Barefoot Blue Jean Night
• Jason Aldean
  Genre: Country Rock, Bro-Country
  Top Album: Night Train

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dirt Different From Other Florida Georgia Line Songs?

Yes, it’s more emotional and slower compared to their upbeat party songs.

Was Dirt a Hit Song?

Yes, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Did Dirt Win Any Awards?

While it didn’t win major awards, it was praised by fans and critics for its meaning and sound.