From the recording Out in the Country
This quadruple-entendre song shows that we should be proud of our years and the physical traits that come with them. We've been through a lot, and the "silver on the side" - our graying/silvering hair - is a reminder that we have experienced so much and learned a great deal. The premise is a country love song from a woman who observes the characteristics of her husband that make him what she adores...especially that "silver on the side."
Lyrics
He’ll work infini-hours every day of the week
And when he gets tired he’ll tinker and tweak
To make a little bit a’ silver on the side
Another minute honey, it’s the way of my life
When he wants to forget heavy work for a day
He’ll float in a boat, it’s time to play
Reelin’ in that swimmin’ silver on the side
A little longer baby, I’m livin’ the life!
He’s earned it with pride, Endured it in stride
He would never deny (hide) that silver on the side
He’ll keep on hoofin’ it to harvest our dreams
But life throws hard, inevitable things
We wear the rough times along with wrinkles and lines,
But still it grows wild, revealing more wise
When a blue moon’s out, that’s our time he knows
We’ll grab our guitars and a change of clothes
Gun up good ‘ole ‘Silver on the Side’
Of the barn to the fire in a tailgate night
We’ve earned it with pride
Endured it in stride
We should never hide
That silver on the side