Heads Carolina, Tails California
Jo Dee Messina
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Baby what do you say we just get lost Leave this one horse town like two rebels without a cause I've got people in Boston, ain't your daddy still in Des Moines We can pack tomorrow, tonight let's flip a coin Heads Carolina, tails California Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer Up in the mountains, down by the ocean Where don't matter long as we're goin' Somewhere together, I got a quarter Heads Carolina, tails California We can load what we own in the back of a U-Haul van Couple modern day Moses' searchin' for the promised land We can go four hundred miles before we stop for gas Hey, we'll drive for a day and then we'll take a look at the map Heads Carolina, tails California Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer Up in the mountains, down by the ocean Where don't matter long as we're goin' Somewhere together, I got a quarter Heads Carolina, tails California We're gonna get outta here if we gotta ride a greyhound bus Boy, we're bound to outrun the bad luck that's tailin' us Heads Carolina, tails California Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer Up in the mountains, down by the ocean Where don't matter long as we're goin' Somewhere together, I got a quarter Heads Carolina, tails California
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Written by: TIM NICHOLS, MARK D SANDERS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundJo Dee Messina, an American country music artist, released "Heads Carolina, Tails California" on March 14, 1996. It was her debut single and remains one of her most famous hits.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders, both revered songwriters in the country music industry.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Heads Carolina, Tails California" climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Album ReleaseThis song was also featured on Messina's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1996. The album was certified gold by RIAA.
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NominationsThe success and popularity of this song contributed to Messina's nomination for the Top New Female Vocalist Award from the Academy of Country Music in 1996.
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Signature SongOver the years, "Heads Carolina, Tails California" has come to be regarded as Jo Dee Messina's signature song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Heads Carolina, Tails California," directed by Roger Pistole, was released in 1996 and earned critical acclaim.
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Genre InfluenceThe music genre of this song is country pop, and it significantly contributed to Jo Dee Messina's reputation as a crossover artist.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about escapism and spontaneity, with a narrative about making decisions on a coin toss and leaving troubles behind.
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Legacy"Heads Carolina, Tails California" is notable for kicking off Messina’s successful career in country music, which has included six No. 1 country singles overall and over 5 million records sold worldwide.
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