Take Back Home Girl

Tori Kelly, Chris Lane

About Take Back Home Girl

"Take Back Home Girl" is a duet song recorded by American country music singer Chris Lane and American pop singer Tori Kelly. The song, Lane's third release for Big Loud Records, is also the lead single to his second studio album Laps Around the Sun. It was written by Hillary Lindsey, David Garcia, and Josh Miller. "Take Back Home Girl" has peaked at numbers eight and 12 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also reached number 55 on the Hot 100 chart. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 150,000 units as of July 2018. It achieved similar chart success in Canada, reaching number 14 on the Canada Country chart. 


Year:
2017
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Duffle bag, backseat
My dash, your feet
Those other side of the highway headlights making you shine
My hand, your leg
Playlist playing
Even though I haven't made it yet
I'm dragging it, dropping it in my mind

You're a drive real slow, down a no lane road
To a house on a hill where the wild things grow
You're wake up in pajamas, not a trace of makeup on ya
You're a help her fix it, having breakfast with my momma
You're a take back home, home, home girl
Home, home, home girl
Take back home, home, home girl
Home, home, home girl

(Oh)
You're the kind I wanna take a ride with
Sit by on a Friday night
In the stadium lights, side by side
All the ladies like, "Yeah, she's doing just fine"
Everybody in the bleachers, they all gon' want to meet ya
From my teachers to my preacher, my little crowd pleaser
Parading with you feeling homecoming cool, yeah

I wanna drive real slow, down a no lane road
To a house on a hill where the wild things grow
You're wake up in pajamas, not a trace of makeup on ya
You're a help her fix it, having breakfast with my momma
You're a take back home, home, home girl
Home, home, home girl
Take back home, home, home girl
Home, home, home girl, oh

(Woah, woah)
You're a take back, you're a take back (woah, woah)
You're a take back home girl (you're a take back home)
(Woah, woah)
You're a take back home girl
(Woah, woah) oh

You got that down home, homegrown, found on good ground soul
That down home, home grown, found on good ground soul

You're a drive real slow, down a no lane road
To a house on a hill where the wild things grow
You're wake up in pajamas, not a trace of makeup on ya
You're a help her fix it, having breakfast with my momma
You're a take back home, home, home girl
Home, home, home girl (you're a take back home)
Take back home, home, home girl
Home, home, home girl, oh, oh

You're a take back, you're a take back (woah, woah)
You're a take back home girl (you're a take back home, yeah)
You're a take back home, yeah (you're a take back home)

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Tori Kelly

Victoria Loren "Tori" Kelly (born December 14, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. Kelly first gained recognition after posting videos on YouTube at the age of 14. When she was 16, she auditioned for the singing competition television series American Idol. After being eliminated from the show, Kelly began to work on her own music. In 2012, she independently released her first EP that she produced, wrote, and mixed herself, titled Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly. The following year, Scooter Braun became her manager after seeing her videos on YouTube and introduced her to Capitol Records, with which she signed in September. Kelly's second EP Foreword came out in October 2013 as her first major label release. On June 23, 2015, Kell… more »

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Written by: David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey, Joshua Miller

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16 facts about this song

Release Year
"Take Back Home Girl" was released on September 29, 2017.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lane's highest-charting single on the chart.
Serving as a Lead
This song served as the lead single from Chris Lane's second studio album, "Laps Around the Sun."
Co-written By
"Take Back Home Girl" was co-written by well-known songwriters Hillary Lindsey, Josh Miller, and David Garcia.
Impact on Kelly's Career
The song served as Tori Kelly's reintroduction to the mainstream music following the release of her successful Christian music album, "Hiding Place."
Music Video
The music video for "Take Back Home Girl" features real-life couples rather than actors.
Certification
The song was awarded with a Platinum certification by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) in 2018, signifying at least 1 million units sold.
Collaboration
This collaboration marked the first time Chris Lane and Tori Kelly worked together on a record.
Producers
The song was produced by Joey Moi - known for his work with other country music artists such as Florida Georgia Line.
Country Influence
Despite Tori Kelly's reputation as a pop, R&B, and gospel singer, "Take Back Home Girl" showcases her venturing into the country genre alongside Chris Lane.
Reception
The song was well-received by fans of both artists, with many praising the unique blend of both pop and country influences.
Career Boost
"Take Back Home Girl" helped to further boost Chris Lane's career in country music, setting the tone for his subsequent releases. It also expanded Tori Kelly's fanbase into the country genre.
Radio Footprint
As of March 2019, the song had amassed 170,000 spins on the radio across the US.
Commercial Success
"Take Back Home Girl" reached number eight on the Billboard Country Airplay and was his third single to receive a Gold or higher certification.
Genre Blend
Critics often describe the song as a "pop-country" blend, showcasing both artists' versatility.
Album Impact
The success of "Take Back Home Girl" helped Chris Lane's second studio album, "Laps Around the Sun," debut at number eight on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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  • Kyleigh
    I love this song . I am putting my own words onto a word doc just like this song but in my own words. I am writing it for my boyfriend.
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