Song About a Girl
Eric Paslay
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This ain't about tailgates Ain't about bonfires Ain't about souped up cars, water towers Or drowning in a bottle of Jack This ain't about Chevy's Ain't about money Ain't about blue suede shoes, coo-coo-ca-choos Got nothin' to do with that It's a song about a girl It goes like this Ah, little heartbreak queen Rockin' the jeans Baby, just read my lips It's a song about a girl The one you can't forget Ah, blows your mind every time You think it's gonna be a hit It's a song about a girl Ah, it's a song about you, oh, yeah This ain't about hometowns Ain't about back roads Ain't about shoulda, coulda, wish I woulda Rear views looking back This ain't about goodbyes Ain't about come-backs Oh, got nothing to do with the stars and the moon Man you're gettin' way off track It's a song about a girl It goes like this Ah, little heartbreak queen Rockin' the jeans Baby, just read my lips It's a song about a girl The one you can't forget Ah, blows your mind every time You think it's gonna be a hit It's a song about a girl Baby you ooo ooo ooo, yeah you ooo ooo ooo, yeah you ooo ooo, know who you are Baby you ooo ooo ooo, yeah you ooo ooo ooo, read my lips, hear my heart Listen to this guitar It's a song about a girl It goes like this Ah, little heartbreak queen Rockin' the jeans Baby, just read my lips It's a song about a girl Every time Ah, don't think too hard Dig too deep Or read between the lines It's a song about a girl It goes like this Ah, little heartbreak queen Rockin' the jeans Baby, just read my lips It's a song about a girl The one you can't forget Ah, blows your mind every time You think it's gonna be a hit It's a song about a girl, girl oh It's a song about a girl, girl, oh, yeah It's a song about a girl, girl, oh It's a song about a girl This ain't about tailgates Ain't about bonfires Ain't about souped up cars, water towers Drowning in a bottle of Jack
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Written by: GORDIE SAMPSON, ERIC PASLAY, JESSI LEIGH ALEXANDER
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Artistry Context"Song About a Girl" is a song recorded by American country music artist Eric Paslay. He is known for carving a niche in country music with his knack for painting compelling pictures with his vibrant lyrics.
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Release DetailsThe track was released in March 2014 as the second single off Paslay's self-titled debut album.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Eric Paslay himself, along with Jessi Alexander and Gordie Sampson. Paslay is well known as a singer-songwriter with a number of his works covered successfully by other artists.
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Chart Success"Song About a Girl" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It also reached number 11 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
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Song ThemeContrary to its title, "Song About a Girl" is about the universal theme of love songs and how almost all popular tracks, regardless of their genre, tend to be about girls.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Robert Chavers, skillfully presents the simple message of the song in an engaging, fun manner. The video was premiered in May 2014.
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Critical ReceptionCritics lauded the song for its simplicity, catchy tunes, and relatable lyrics. Paslay's unique, gravelly voice was also praised.
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Live PerformancePaslay delivered notable live performances of "Song About a Girl," especially on the Grand Ole Opry stage, bringing out the energy and upbeat rhythm of the song.
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Commercial SuccessThe track was certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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Song DurationThe runtime of "Song About A Girl" is around 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Music StyleThe song highlights Paslay’s songwriting prowess with its upbeat sound and clever lyrics, it perfectly encapsulates his contemporary country style with a hint of pop.
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