Billy Strings - Catch and Release (Official Video)

Lyrics:
Well I woke up this morning ‘bout a quarter past 4, I grabbed my cap and my bag and slipped out the door
I hooked up my tracker to the U-haul hitch, went and picked up Vince and we headed out to peep the sitch’
..figured we’d try to go get into some smallies in the clear water..
praying there wasn’t nothin’ to get snagged up on.

So we’re cruisin’ somewhere near Livingston, I had some herb in my bowl and I lit it again. I was jabbered in the jaw and crimson in the eye, on the way to Dale Hollow I was floatin’ like a butterfly. Then I got stung by a bee.

Had to squeeze the mustard, uncle Vinnie said “wow” I saw then I saw the lights flash and my heart sank down, then a man rolled up with a real nice lean and I rolled down my window and he smelled my weed.
He said “I’m officer Looper the Tennessee state trooper and I’ll take your license and your registration and your grass.

I guess it was only a matter of time.

He said “where you headin’?” I said “to catch some bass” he said “step on our under my magnifying glass” he made me watch his fingers and touch my nose then he made me count to 30 but then he let me go. Made my day.

I reckon it was a little catch and release.

So that there’s my story and I want you to know, if you’re gonna go fishin’ ya better take her slow, better look both ways and keep her in line, let this be a lesson to your partners in crime: always watch your six and nine, don’t roll through the stop sign,
you don’t always need to make the verses rhyme, don’t be mixin’ liquor with your wine, if you feel so inclined, keep me in mind and by the way only break one law at a time.

Animated by Robert Bohn

Produced by Tree People International
Matt Harrigan and Dave Hughes
IG: @treepeopleinc

Written by: Billy Strings, Aaron Allen and Jon Weisberger

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[williammcneill]

I love it when the dog hands over the weed. 😂

[robertbohnart]

This was super fun to animate! Thank you for the opportunity! Glad everyone is enjoying it so much! ❤❤❤

[thelawfus]

Only break one law at a time. That is timeless advice.

[willdelozier]

"Only break one law at a time."
Love it. My dad used to say that. He was a wise man. I miss him.
Thank you, Billy, for making me think of him.

[CalmedByNature]

Reminds me of "Fraternity Blues" and "Talking Thunderbird Blues" by Townes Van Zandt.

[Tony-dksx]

Billy performed "Catch and Release" at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on February 23rd. He reminded me of Woody Guthrie ! It's great seeing a younger musician utilize the talkin' blues ! But Billy is known for honoring those who came before him !

[illfather]

This is beautiful...BEAUTIFUL. Best I've heard Billy's voice.No Strings

[STOW]

My pap has stage 3 heart failure. He loves johnny prine and anything bluegrass. I showed him billy strings and that has become our fun thing we listen to. Hes an old hippie on a mountain and my best friend. He loved this song so much. I cherish every day with him. Thanks fot this song it really made our day. Thanks billy

[peytonlooper]

My dad is the cop that stopped him that he’s talking about in this song, our whole town went crazy about it when it came out

[fuzzybutkus]

Dude almost as good as a songwriter as he is a guitar player. Every song he’s ever written is good.

[howiefeltersnatch]

Only my 4th time listening to this today

[flapjackson]

This song is an instant classic like Uneasy Rider, Beer Run, and The Road goes on Forever.
Billy, you’re the next generation of outlaw country.

[ManfredPOG]

Yeah, another banger from Billy. Really no surprise at this point. Pure talent here.

[Druwoods]

So hard to not love this boy. Just keep being you Billy.

[whipcrack]

It’s kind of funny when we finally realize who is actually on our team. #onelove

[tyjomello]

You know Robert Earl Keen and John Prine are up there loving this one!

[sloancolassard]

Strong Townes/ fraternity blues vibes with this one and I love it.

[Father_Syrinx]

I keep finding Billy Strings doing songs about me. 😄

[phatclipse]

I found this as I was sitting here contemplating doing almost the exact same thing Although my truck tag is bad, my boat trailer has no tags or I'll take this as a sign not to go until I'm more prepared 😂😂😂

[gregk]

Fishing & weed. Two of my favorite things in life.