Old Town Road
Lil Nas X
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Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more (Kio, Kio) I got the horses in the back Horse tack is attached Hat is matte black Got the boots that's black to match Ridin' on a horse, ha You can whip your Porsche I been in the valley You ain't been up off that porch, now Can't nobody tell me nothin' You can't tell me nothin' Can't nobody tell me nothin' You can't tell me nothin' Ridin' on a tractor Lean all in my bladder Cheated on my baby You can go and ask her My life is a movie Bull ridin' and boobies Cowboy hat from Gucci Wrangler on my booty Can't nobody tell me nothin' You can't tell me nothin' Can't nobody tell me nothin' You can't tell me nothin' Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more I got the
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Written by: Atticus Ross, Kiowa Roukema, Montero Lamar Hill, Trent Reznor
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Chart Record"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest time a song has stayed at number one on Billboard's Hot 100, with 19 consecutive weeks in 2019.
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Unique FusionThe song, sung by rapper Lil Nas X, combines country and rap genres, which was unique and contributed to its worldwide popularity.
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Initial RemovalDespite its success, "Old Town Road" was controversially removed from Billboard's Hot Country songs chart because it did not embrace enough elements of today's country music.
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TikTok BoostBefore becoming a chart-topper, "Old Town Road" first gained popularity on the social media app TikTok, making it one of the prime examples of a song going viral on social media before climbing music charts.
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Billy Ray Cyrus CollaborationAfter the initial Billboard controversy, country artist Billy Ray Cyrus offered to lend his vocals for a remix, which helped the song to gain even greater popularity.
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Grammy-Winning Song'Old Town Road' won two Grammy Awards in 2020 - for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video.
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Debut BreakthroughThe song served as Lil Nas X's debut single, making it very rare for an artist to achieve such massive success with their very first release.
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Diamond Certified"Old Town Road" has been certified as Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, meaning it’s sold over 10 million units.
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Multiple RemixesThe song has been remixed multiple times with various artists, including Diplo, Young Thug, and the yodeling kid from Walmart, Mason Ramsey.
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Music Video CameosThe music video for "Old Town Road" features several celebrity cameos, including Chris Rock, Vince Staples, and Haha Davis.
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Cultural EffectThe song is believed to have contributed to a broader conversation about what defines genre in music and the elimination of racial barriers within the country music industry.
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Break-out from One Hit WonderDespite a lot of early speculation about Lil Nas X being a one-hit wonder, he has gone on to release a successful album and other well-performing singles, proving his career longevity.
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