Redneck Friend Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Rvon 

Cover art for Redneck Friend lyrics by Jackson Browne

If you all stop looking for sexual connotation, you realize right away that the song is about his son who traveled with him when on tour. The lad was barely 2 years old but already on the run even though they were just teaching him how to walk.

Toddlers like to 'shake, rattle & roll' - the 'red-neck friend' was probably David Lindley.

Song Meaning

@Rvon No, the words in this song definitely suggest the narrator is talking to a girl and wanting to take her for a "ride." You're reaching. It's nice thinking, using the context of artist's situation, but the lyrics really don't support your analysis.