I'd Rather Ride Around With You
Reba McEntire
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My cousin's gettin' married at the Methodist church That's why I stayed home from work I'm supposed to hold the flowers When the new bride kisses the groom That's what I'm supposed to do So what are we doin' with the windows rolled down Twenty five passionate miles from town I love ?er like a sister baby, but to tell you the truth I'd rather ride around with you The guy she's gonna marry's got money to burn His daddy's a partner in some big law firm Yeah, that's how they're goin' To Hawaii on their honeymoon First class to Honolulu She ain't ever even set foot on a jet I'm a little bit jealous I confess I'd like to fly to Hawaii but honey if I had to choose I'd rather ride around with you I don't care where this road goes No I don't wanna turn around Let go of the wheel and feel the wind blow Don't even think about slowin' down They're tyin' tin cans to the back of the car Wonderin' where in the world we are The preacher's done prayin' And the couple's done sayin' I do That could be me and you There's way too many decisions to make The length of the dress, the layers on the cake One of these days I might get married too But I'd rather ride around with you I don't care where this road goes No I don't wanna turn around Let go of the wheel and feel the wind blow Don't even think about slowin' down
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Written by: MARK DANIEL SANDERS, TIM J. NICHOLS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"I'd Rather Ride Around With You" was recorded and released by Reba McEntire in the year 1996.
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Album InfoThis song is a track in Reba McEntire's album called "What If It’s You," which is her 20th studio album.
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Chart Performance"I'd Rather Ride Around With You" peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Songwriter InformationThe lyrics of "I'd Rather Ride Around With You" were written by Tim Nichols and Mark Wright. Both are notable award-winning songwriters in the country music industry.
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Music VideoThe song’s fun and catchy music video helped it gain popularity and added to its commercial success.
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Lyric OverviewThe song is about a woman who rejects a man's marriage proposal because she enjoys the current state of their relationship and would "rather ride around" with him.
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Popularity Over Time"I'd Rather Ride Around With You" is considered one of Reba McEntire's most famous hits and has remained popular over two decades since its release.
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Unique Musical StyleThe song exemplifies Reba McEntire's style of blending traditional country music with pop elements, which has marked her as an important figure in the country music genre.
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CertificationsThe parent album "What If It’s You," featuring the track "I'd Rather Ride Around with You," attained Platinum status in the USA.
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Live PerformanceReba McEntire has often performed "I'd Rather Ride Around With You" live, and it is considered a crowd-favorite at her concerts.
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MessageThe song broken societal norms at the time by showcasing a woman making her own choices about her relationship instead of conforming to societal pressures for marriage.
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