Shotgun

Sheryl Crow

About Shotgun

"Shotgun" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. It was released on June 2, 2014 as the third single from her eighth studio album, Feels Like Home. The song was written by Crow, Chris DuBois, Kelley Lovelace and John Shanks.


Year:
2013
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You’d beg if I was under your hood
But it ain’t doing us any good
Rolling through town and going too slow
What we need is an open road

400 horses need a little room to run
Well if you ain’t gonna do it let me show you how it’s done

Drive it like it’s stolen, park like it’s rented
What’s the point of money if you ain’t gonna spend it?
There’s a reason roads go past the city limits
Do you wanna drive? Come on, you can ride shotgun
Shotgun

Traffic jam as I’m sitting by, old man holding that same old sign
Tell me that the end is near but they’ve been saying that 100 years
But what if he’s right, baby?
Maybe this time it’s true
And we got nothing to lose

Drive it like it’s stolen, park like it’s rented
What’s the point of money if you ain’t gonna spend it?
There’s a reason roads go past the city limits
Do you wanna drive? Then baby you can ride shotgun
Shotgun

We gotta drive it like it’s stolen, park like it’s rented
What good is your money if you ain’t gonna spend it?
There’s a reason roads go past the city limits
If you ain’t gonna drive then baby come on, ride shotgun

Drive it like it’s stolen, park like it’s rented (Shotgun)
What’s the point of money if you ain’t gonna spend it?
There’s a reason roads go past the city limits
If you ain’t gonna drive then baby you can ride shotgun
Shotgun
Shotgun

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Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, performer, record producer, actress, and political activist. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country, and pop. She has released seven studio albums, two compilations, and a live album, and has contributed to various film soundtracks. She has sold more than 16 million albums in the United States and over 50 million albums worldwide. Additionally, Crow has garnered nine Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: CHRIS DUBOIS, JOHN SHANKS, KELLEY LOVELACE, SHERYL CROW

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Shotgun" is a country-rock song performed by the American artist Sheryl Crow.
Album Placement
The song is a part of Sheryl Crow’s eighth studio album called "Feels Like Home," which was released in 2013.
Collaboration and Writing
"Shotgun" was written by Sheryl Crow alongside Chris DuBois, Kelley Lovelace, and John Shanks.
Genre Switching
Although Crow was known for her pop and rock music, she took a bold step to transition into the country genre with this album and “Shotgun” represents this cross-genre endeavor.
Chart Performance
Despite not being officially released as a single, "Shotgun" did manage to appear on the Country Airplay chart peaking at number 48.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics, who praised Crow's ability to blend the contemporary country sound with her own musical identity.
Work with Country Artists
This album, including songs like “Shotgun,” marked a more significant effort by Crow to work with Nashville songwriters and artists, shaping a unique, country-inspired sound.
Song Theme
"Shotgun" is a metaphorical song about living life to the fullest. The line "You don't always get the passenger seat" suggests everyone takes turns being the driver in life, which can be interpreted as everyone has a turn at being in control.
Live Performance
Sheryl Crow has performed "Shotgun" live at many of her concerts, and it's always a crowd favorite.
Music Video
Although there's not an official music video for "Shotgun", footage of Crow performing the song live is easily found and enjoyed online.

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