One Man Band
Old Dominion
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Been flyin' solo for so long Nobody's singin' the harmony Up there just me and my shadow No bass, no guitar, no tambourine And I found you like a melody You were singin' in the same key as me We had 'em dancin' in the streets I don't wanna be a one man band I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone Puttin' miles on a run-down van Baby, we can take our own show on the road I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms Baby, take my hand I don't wanna be a one man band No I wanna run down your wild dreams And I wanna chase every high with you Count every rip in these old jeans We'll never learn how to sing the blues If I'm gonna be famous Girl, I wanna be famous with you We got our own little groove I don't wanna be a one man band I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone Puttin' miles on a run-down van Baby, we can take our own show on the road I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms Baby, take my hand 'Cause I don't wanna be a one man band When the spotlight goes cold, and the curtains come down The chairs are all stacked, and there's no one around And nobody's payin', we'll still be playin' I don't wanna be a one man band I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone Puttin' miles on a run-down van Baby, we can take our own show on the road I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms Baby, take my hand 'Cause I don't wanna be a one man band I don't wanna be a one man band
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Written by: Brad Francis Tursi, Josh Osborne, Matthew Thomas Ramsey, Trevor Joseph Rosen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., ME GUSTA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"One Man Band" was written by the five members of Old Dominion, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Whit Sellers, Geoff Sprung, and Brad Tursi, along with Josh Osborne.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It was Old Dominion's seventh number one single and their second chart-topper in 2019.
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Awards and Nominations"One Man Band" was nominated for "Single of the Year" at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Music Video ReleaseThe music video was released on February 5, 2019. It was filmed in Asheville and North Carolina, featuring the band's concerts and behind-the-scenes footage.
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Song Meaning"One Man Band" is about desiring a romantic relationship rather than being single, with lyrics that metaphorically use the idea of a musician wanting to play in a band rather than being a solo artist.
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Platinum CertificationThe song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over one million units in the United States.
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Album Placement"One Man Band" is included in Old Dominion's third studio album "Old Dominion" released in October 2019.
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Genre DefinitionThe song falls under the country and country pop genre.
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Radio ReleaseThe song was actually an album track that started getting its own airplay which led the band to release it as a single in February 2019.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "One Man Band" for its lyrical depth and the band's harmonious delivery, calling it a standout track on the album.
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Commercial SuccessThe song also topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Canada Country Billboard chart.
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Crossover SuccessNot only did it achieve success in country music charts, but "One Man Band" also made its way to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 20.
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