Backseat of a Greyhound Bus
Sara Evans
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She wore a dress with cherries on it Going somewhere where she'd be wanted A town this small, all they do is talk No wedding ring chipped fingernail polish She always wished that she could go to college But some dreams fade, they just slip away She started to show a few months ago And she had to go, that's how she wound up On the backseat of a greyhound bus Head hung down with the windows up Staring at the rest of her life She never thought this would be the place Where she would find her saving grace But she fell in love, she fell in love On the backseat of a greyhound bus Oh, yeah, yeah Moon was full the stars were smilin' God has a funny sense of timin' The baby came on the interstate Somewhere between Jackson and Memphis She finally found what she'd been missing She cried and laughed when the red lights flashed Sweet baby girl, she looked into the face of a new, the face of a brand new world On the backseat of a Greyhound bus, Heart so full that it could bust. Starin' at the rest of her life. She never thought this would be the place, Where she would find her savin' grace, But she fell in love; she fell in love, On the backseat of a Greyhound Bus. Sweet baby girl, she found a brand new world On the backseat of a Greyhound bus, Heart so full that it could bust. Starin' at the rest of her life. She never thought this would be the place, Where she would find her savin' grace, But she fell in love; she fell in love, On the backseat of a Greyhound Bus. She wore a dress with cherries on it going somewhere where she'd be wanted Hey yeah! Oh yeah, To fade.
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Written by: HILLARY LINDSEY, CHRIS LINDSEY, TROY VERGES, AIMEE MAYO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" is a song performed by American country music artist Sara Evans. It was released in March 2003 as the first single from her album "Restless".
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SongwritersThe song was penned by four songwriters namely – Hilary Lindsey, Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo, and Chris Lindsey.
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Music genreThe song falls under the Country Music genre.
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Chart performance"Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart during its run.
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Video descriptionThe music video, directed by Peter Zavadil, shows Sara Evans singing in the desert while also illustrating a narrative of a woman leaving her past behind and beginning a new journey on a Greyhound bus.
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Song themeThe lyrics emphasizes the theme of independence and self-discovery, as being narrated by a woman who gives birth in the Greyhound bus and finds the strength to make a fresh start.
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Album successThe album "Restless", which includes the single, became a commercial success. It peaked at number 3 on Top Country Albums, and was certified Platinum by RIAA.
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Critical receptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics for its profound storytelling and Evans' expressive delivery.
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Impact on Sara Evans' CareerThe success of this song, along with other hits from the album ‘Restless’, cemented Sara Evans' status as a noteworthy artist in the country music scene.
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Literal InterpretationThe song title creates a strong visual and sets the scene for the listener, painting a vivid picture of the protagonist's transformative journey.
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Live PerformancesSara Evans has included "Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" in setlists of numerous live performances, continuing to connect with audiences through its relatable story.
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