Blown Away
Carrie Underwood
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Dry lightning cracks across the skies Those storm clouds gather in her eyes Daddy was mean a old mister Mama was an angel in the ground The weather man called for a twister She prayed blow it down There's not enough rain in Oklahoma To wash the sins out of that house There's not enough wind in Oklahoma To rip the nails out of the past Shatter every window till it's all blown away, Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away Till there's nothing left standing, Nothing left of yesterday Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away, blown away She heard those sirens screaming out Her daddy laid there passed out on the couch She locked herself in the cellar Listened to the screaming of the wind Some people called it taking shelter She called it sweet revenge Shatter every window till it's all blown away, Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away Till there's nothing left standing, Nothing left of yesterday Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away, blown away There's not enough rain in Oklahoma To wash the sins out of that house There's not enough wind in Oklahoma To rip the nails out of the past Shatter every window till it's all blown away, (Blown away) Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away (blown away) Till there's nothing left standing, Nothing left of yesterday Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away, Blown away, blown away, blown away, blown away
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Written by: JOSH KEAR, CHRIS TOMPKINS
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Blown Away" was produced by Mark Bright, who has collaborated with Underwood on many of her previous work.
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Album PositionThe song is the title track of Underwood's fourth studio album, "Blown Away."
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Release Date"Blown Away" was released in the United States on July 9, 2012, as the second single from the album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Blown Away" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Award WinThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance in 2013.
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SongwritersThe track was penned by renowned country songwriters Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Blown Away,” directed by Randee St. Nicholas, received the Video of the Year award at the 2013 CMT Music Awards.
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Story of the SongThe song's story is about a young girl who locks herself in the cellar to protect from a tornado while leaving her abusive, alcoholic father upstairs.
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Gold and Platinum CertificationsThe track certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA, and similarly, gained Gold and Platinum certifications in Canada and Australia.
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Critical ReceptionCritics lauded "Blown Away" for its dark, intense theme, differing from Underwood's typical romantic or inspirational ballads.
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Overseas PerformanceThe song became Underwood's first single to reach the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 38.
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Exhibition FeatureThe dress Underwood wore in the "Blown Away" music video is featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame's 'Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition.'
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