One Black Sheep
One Black Sheep

Mat Kearney - One Black Sheep Lyrics

Rock
Feb 24, 2015
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One Black Sheep Music Video

One Black Sheep Lyrics

I was born a love child of the '70s
Touched down at Sacred Heart
Three boys in a treehouse family
Saw the lights from the reservoir
Mamma told me angels are watching us
In a green Volkswagen van
In the cities of hippies and angels
Just singing along to a Amy Grant

There was money in my pocket
Shoes on my feet
But I always felt like the one black sheep
There was food on the table
A place to sleep
But there's no rest for the one black sheep
Singing
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Won't somebody tell me
What's wrong with me?
Singing
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Won't somebody tell me
What's wrong with me?

Packed up in Eugene, Oregon
Amtrak wearin' soccer cleats
Headed south to California
Conference player of the week
But at night I dreamed of Graceland
Stealing my friend Kyle's guitar
On the racquetball courts playing
Songs for homeless broken hearts

There was money in my pocket
Shoes on my feet
But I always felt like the one black sheep
Got a good education
On Hobart Street
But there's no books on the one black sheep
Singing
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Won't somebody tell me
What's wrong with me?
Singing
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Won't somebody tell me
What's wrong with me?

Two dropouts headed eastbound
Chevy truck with no A/C
Star light, Fort Kearney Campground
Said why not Tennessee?
Got fire in my bones, boy
Got words to say
Lord knows I'm not home
But I'm on my way with

Money in my pocket
Shoes on my feet
But I still feel like the one black sheep
Got these 3 guitar chords
And the road under my feet
But there's no place for the one black sheep
Singing
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Won't somebody tell me
What's wrong with me?
Singing
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh, ay
Won't somebody tell me
What's wrong with me?

'Cause there's no rest for the one black sheep

Writer(s): MARTIN JOHNSON, MAT KEARNEY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the artist of the song 'One Black Sheep'?

    The artist of the song 'One Black Sheep' is Mat Kearney.

  2. What inspired the autobiographical aspect of 'One Black Sheep'?

    The song 'One Black Sheep' tells Mat Kearney's story growing up in Eugene, Oregon. It references his experiences, such as driving around in a Volkswagen van, leaving college to head to Tennessee, and his journey of becoming a musician.

  3. What musical influences did Mat Kearney consider while creating 'One Black Sheep'?

    Mat Kearney aimed to combine elements of Paul Simon's style with hip-hop production similar to Kanye West's. He describes this song as capturing the essence of that blend.

  4. Which vehicle is mentioned in the lyrics of 'One Black Sheep'?

    The lyrics of 'One Black Sheep' mention a green Volkswagen van and a Chevy truck with no air conditioning. These vehicles are significant parts of Mat Kearney's journey described in the song.

  5. What does Mat Kearney say about his journey to Nashville?

    Mat Kearney mentions that his journey to Nashville began with the intention of staying for a month, but it ended up being a long-term move that significantly influenced his music career.

  6. Is 'One Black Sheep' considered a sequel to any of Mat Kearney's other songs?

    Yes, Mat Kearney considers 'One Black Sheep' somewhat of a sequel to his earlier song 'Nothing Left to Lose.' He describes it as 'Nothing Left to Lose' 2.0 for the year 2015, continuing to tell his story.

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