Back
Randy Houser
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Starin' my life through a rolled down window Reminiscin' those main streets nights with the radio loud Just I like I did when I was a kid I was cool as hell, bad to the bone, I knew it all I remember that needle buzzin' ink, got that cross in my forearm Hit it pretty good 'til that summer workin' on the farm Talk about dad, talk about mad Givin' me the talk about Was I the kinda man Who gave his word when he shook a hand Did I get it so wrong, just to get it right For once in my life and would I live it twice Did I fill my boots with every step I made Did I walk all over my daddy's good name Am I gonna see the me I was born to be From where I'm at When I look back To a right at the light steeple that I ran from Feelin' one of those stained glass flashbacks comin' on Ain't been inside since daddy died Took the end of his own life to get me thinkin' 'bout mine Was I the kinda man Who gave his word when he shook a hand Did I get it so wrong, just to get it right For once in my life and would I live it twice Did I fill my boots with every step I made Did I walk all over my daddy's good name Am I gonna see the me I was born to be From where I'm at When I look back When I look back Yeah when I stand before God at the end of my life Will the tears turn to smiles that I leave behind Did I use to all the good Did I give all the love that I had inside Was I the kinda man Who gave his word when he shook a hand Did I get it so wrong, just to get it right For once in my life and would I live it twice Did I fill my boots with every step I made Did I walk all over my daddy's good name Am I gonna see the me I was born to be From where I'm at When I look back Hmm when I look back Starin' my life through a rolled down window Reminiscin' those main streets nights with the radio loud Just I like I did when I was a kid
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Written by: JEFFREY STEELE, BRIDGETTE TATUM
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7 facts about this song
Song Release and Chart Success"Back" is a song by American country music artist Randy Houser which was released in 2012 as a free digital download as a complement to his third studio album, "How Country Feels".
- It didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, probably due to its status as a free digital download rather than an official single release.
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Song CompositionThe song showcases Houser's typical style, featuring his powerful vocal performance, steel guitar, and poignant lyrics.
- The song was not composed by Randy Houser but by Jeffery East and Brandon Kinney.
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Song Theme and Message"Back" is about wanting to go back in time to relive and re-experience all those cherished memories and moments.
- Similar to many of Randy Houser’s songs, this one too deals with themes of longing, nostalgia, and a heartfelt yearning for simpler times.
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Critical ReceptionThough "Back" didn't reach any major charts, it typically received positive reviews for its emotional depth and Houser's vocal delivery.
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Randy Houser's CareerThis song came in a transitional period of Houser's career. His sophomore album "They Call Me Cadillac" didn't reach the commercial height expected, so he switched labels from Universal Nashville to Stoney Creek before releasing his third album "How Country Feels".
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Impact on Houser's CareerWhile “Back” may not have charted or found mainstream success, it marked a stepping stone in Houser’s career and provided fans with a taste of his musical ability.
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Connection to Other Works“Back” sets the tone for the introspective themes and personal storytelling that would be further explored in Houser’s later work. It can be seen as an early glimpse into the singer’s evolution and growth as an artist.
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