Indian Outlaw
Tim McGraw
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I'm an Indian outlaw Half Cherokee and Choctaw My baby she's a Chippewa She's one of a kind All my friends call me Bear Claw Village cheatin' is my paw-paw He gets his orders from my maw-may She makes him walk the line You can find me in my wigwam I'll be beatin' on my tom-tom Pull out the pipe and smoke you some Hey and pass it around I'm an Indian outlaw Half Cherokee and Choctaw My baby she's a Chippewa She's one of a kind I ain't lookin' for trouble We can ride my pony double Make your little heart bubble Like a glass of wine I remember the medicine man He caught runnin' water in my hands Drug me 'round by my headband Said I wasn't the kind I'm an Indian outlaw Half Cherokee and Choctaw My baby she's a Chippewa She's one of a kind I can kill a deer or buffalo With just my arrow and my hickory bow From a hundred yards don't you know I do it all the time They all gather 'round my teepee Late at night tryin' to catch a peek At me in nothin' but my buffalo briefs I got em standin' in line I'm an Indian outlaw Half Cherokee and Choctaw My baby she's a Chippewa She's one of a kind
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Written by: Gene Simmons, John Loudermilk, John D Loudermilk, Tommy Barnes
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Indian Outlaw" was released in January 1994 as the first single from Tim McGraw's album "Not a Moment Too Soon." This is the song that catapulted McGraw to stardom.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jump Hughes, Sam Mullins, Tommy Barnes, and McGraw himself.
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Chart Performance"Indian Outlaw" was successful in the US Billboard Country chart as well as in the Pop chart. It positioned at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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ControversyThe song was deemed offensive to the Native American community for its clichéd representation. Because of the controversy, some radio stations refrained from playing the song.
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Critics' ResponseDespite its popularity, the song was critically panned, with Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic calling it "a piece of junk" and accusing it of being "divisive and tasteless."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Indian Outlaw" features Mcgraw singing and acting to the lyrics surrounded by Native American-themed imagery, further accentuating the controversial aspects of the song.
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AwardsEven though the song stirred controversy, it was named 'Favorite Country Single' in the 1994 American Music Awards.
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Public ApologyAfter the backlash, McGraw apologized to those who were offended by the song, claiming the song was meant to be a fun, tongue-in-cheek song and not to offend anyone.
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Genre"Indian Outlaw" is a country music song with a length of 3 minutes 2 seconds.
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Record LabelThis track was released under the Curb Records label, which McGraw had signed with in 1990.
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Impact on CareerDespite the controversy, "Indian Outlaw" marked the arrival of Tim McGraw as a new star in the country music scene. He continued to dominate the charts for many years after the release of this song.
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Live PerformancesDespite the initial backlash, “Indian Outlaw” became a regular part of McGraw’s setlist in live performances and remains a fan favorite.
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