Back Down South

Kings of Leon

About Back Down South

"Back Down South" (also called "Southbound") is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown. It was released as the third and final single from the album May 17, 2011.


Year:
2010
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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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Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon is an American rock band that originated in Talihina, Oklahoma but formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill (b. January 14, 1982, lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ivan Nathan Followill (b. June 26, 1979, drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Michael Jared Followill (b. November 20, 1986, bass guitar, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron Matthew Followill (b. September 10, 1984, lead guitar, backing vocals). The group is named for their grandfather Leon from Talihina, Oklahoma. more »

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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).
Genre
This song falls under different types of genre such as rock, alternative rock, and southern rock.
Song Duration
The track has a running time of approximately 4 minutes and 1 second.
Songwriters
It was written by all four members of the band - Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, and Matthew Followill.
Release Date
It was released as the third single from the album on June 17, 2011.
Music Video
The 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.
Chart Performance
Despite not being one of their biggest hits, the song still managed to reach a peak of #30 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Lyrics Theme
The song lyrics are about living and dying in the South, reflecting the band members' roots growing up in Tennessee.
Band’s Perspective
In interviews, band members have mentioned that "Back Down South" is one of their favorite songs, given its strong connection with their identity and pasts.
Instruments Used
The song features several instruments including guitars, drums, bass, slide guitar, and notably, a violin, giving it a distinctive southern rock style.
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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