I own this green light

Sat down with my poodle, just past nine On the dock, sipping whiskey, casting line Then a couple rednecks rolled on in Casting under my light like it’s some kinda sin They hollered, “Git on, dog!” like they owned the night Kicked up mud, stirred up a f***t One looked over with a smirk that bites, Said, “You own this water?” I said, “No… but I own this green light.” [Chorus] You can fish the lake, hell, I won’t stop ya But you cross my beam, now that’s my drama That glow ain't public, it’s a battle sign You disrespect me, we got a line So go ahead, ask if I’m feelin’ right— But tomorrow night, boys… I’m claimin’ my right [Verse 2] They laughed like I was just some joke Talkin’ down to me through Marlboro smoke But I ain’t forgot, and I won’t forgive This dock’s my peace, my spot to live So I polished up the ol' floodlight Stronger beam, brighter bite And I'll be waitin’ there come Friday night Not for fish—but to settle this f***t [Chorus] You can fish the lake, hell, I won’t stop ya But you cross my beam, now that’s my drama That glow ain't public, it’s a battle sign You disrespect me, we got a line So go ahead, ask if I’m feelin’ right— But tomorrow night, boys… I’m claimin’ my right [Bridge] This ain’t about bass, or crappie lines It’s about old men and crossed up signs Respect ain’t free, it’s earned by might— And you don’t mess with a man’s green light [Final Chorus] So fish the lake, take your thrill But that dock’s mine, and I’m here still You can mock my dog, and crack your beer But next time, boys, don’t cast too near ‘Cause I’ll be waitin’ there, heart full of spite— And I still own that damn green light