Oklahoma
Billy Gilman
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Suitcase packed with all his things Car pulls up, the doorbell rings He don't want to go He thought he'd found his home But with circumstances he can't change Waves goodbye as they pull away From the life he's known For the last seven months or so She said we found the man who looks like you Who cried and said he never knew About the boy in pictures that we showed him A rambler in his younger days He knew he made a few mistakes But he swore he would have been there Had he known it Son we think we found your dad in Oklahoma A million thoughts raced through his mind What's his name, what's he like and will be be Anything like the man in his dreams She could see the questions in his eyes Whispered "don't be scared my child I'll let you know, what we know About the man we found, he looks like you And cried and said he never knew About the boy in pictures that we showed him A rambler in his younger days He knew he'd made a few mistakes But he swore he would've been there Had he known it You always said that this was something that you wanted Son it's time to meet your Dad in Oklahoma One last turn he held his breath 'Til they reached the fifth house on the left And all at once the tears came rolling in And as they pulled into the drive A man was waiting there outside Who wiped the worry from his eyes Smiled and took his hand And he said I'm the man who looks like you Who cried because I never knew About that boy in pictures that they showed me A rambler in my younger days I knew I made a few mistakes But I swear I would have been there had I known it Never again will you ever be alone Son welcome to your home in Oklahoma
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Written by: JEFF ALLEN, ASH BOWERS, MATT ROGERS
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Oklahoma" is a country song, reflecting Billy Gilman's primary genre of music.
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Billboard RankingThe song reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2000.
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Age of ArtistBilly Gilman was only 12 years old when he sang "Oklahoma," making him one of the youngest artists to have a hit country song.
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Album Release"Oklahoma" is from Billy Gilman's debut album, "One Voice," released in 2000.
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Song ThemeThe song "Oklahoma" is about a child who longs for the return of a parent who abandoned his family, and it heavily conveys the themes of longing and hope.
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Songwriters"Oklahoma" was written by prominent songwriters Jamie Hartford and Michael Dulaney.
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Grammy NominationBilly Gilman's debut album, which includes "Oklahoma," earned him a nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards.
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Youngest Artist RecordAt the age of 12, the success of Billy's album "One Voice" and the single "Oklahoma" made him the youngest artist ever to have a top 40 hit on the country chart.
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Emotional ImpactThe song has been recognized for its emotional impact on listeners, with the "Oklahoma" lyrics dealing with complex issues like abandonment and loss.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Oklahoma" tells a heart-wrenching story of a boy writing letters to his absent father, further emphasizing the song's emotional weight.
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Public Reception"Oklahoma" became one of the most beloved songs by fans of Billy Gilman, and it remains a crowd favorite in his live performances.
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Later Career ImpactThe song "Oklahoma" played a significant role in establishing Billy Gilman's career as a country music artist, despite his young age at the time.
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