Back Down South
Kings of Leon
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Come on out and dance, If you get the chance, We're gonna spit on the rival. All's I wanna know, Is how far you wanna go, Fighting for survival. Underneath the stars, Where we parked the cars, Ain't showing signs of stopping. Pretty little girls, Naked to their curls, Ready to lay in a coffin. If you wanna go, I'm gonna go, I gotta fire burning. Go on take my hand, When we see the man, Baby's gonna be a big one. Baby's gonna be a big one. When you see the lights, And when we hear the fights, It's gonna be a stunner. I've got something here, If you give me one more beer, I'm gonna call a runner. I don't want to say, What I have to say, If I'm kicking off now. If you wanna go, I'm gonna go, I'm going back down south now ahh I'm going back down south now ahh I'm going back down south now. If you wanna go, I'm going back down south now. Come on take my hand, I'm going back down south now. When we see the lights, And we hear those fights, I'm going back down south now. All I want to know, Is how far you wanna go, I'm going back down south now oh yeah. I'm going back down south now. I'm going back down south now. I'm going back down south now. Oh, yeah.
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Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"Back Down South" is a song by the American rock band, Kings of Leon, included in their fifth studio album, "Come Around Sundown" (2010).
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GenreThis song falls under different types of genre such as rock, alternative rock, and southern rock.
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Song DurationThe track has a running time of approximately 4 minutes and 1 second.
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SongwritersIt was written by all four members of the band - Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, and Matthew Followill.
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Release DateIt was released as the third single from the album on June 17, 2011.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Back Down South" was shot in the band's home state of Tennessee, showcasing a field party complete with fireworks, uplifting the song's southern roots.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being one of their biggest hits, the song still managed to reach a peak of #30 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song lyrics are about living and dying in the South, reflecting the band members' roots growing up in Tennessee.
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Band’s PerspectiveIn interviews, band members have mentioned that "Back Down South" is one of their favorite songs, given its strong connection with their identity and pasts.
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Instruments UsedThe song features several instruments including guitars, drums, bass, slide guitar, and notably, a violin, giving it a distinctive southern rock style.
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Live Performances"Back Down South" has frequently been included in the band's live performances and is widely appreciated by fans for its nostalgic and real-life connotations.
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