Podunk
Keith Anderson
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Same Saturday night, same ol' crowd Draggin' Main to the Safeway then turn back around 'Til curfew and then head down to the river's edge and get drunk Ain't nothing new what else you gonna do out in Podunk Well I knew this six-string was my ticket out No flashin' red light was gonna slow me down 18 years old everything that I owned in the back of that truck I put a dip in my mouth and I headed straight out outta Podunk 1st Chorus: Goodgye, daddy looked me in the eye said go where you gotta go But don't forget to call home And momma cried keep Jesus in your life and I hugged her one last time And then I headed down the roadin a dusty cloud of smoke Out of Podunk Bridge: A lot of years gone by showin' on my face Nothing in this life that time hasn't changed I chased a lot of dreams and some of them came true Ain't it funny how the very place I ran from is the place I'm runnin' to Another Saturday night singin' to the same ol' crowd Still playin this six-string but things are different nowI met one Of those girls turn your whole world around girls And wouldn't you know it We got our eyes on a house 'bout a hundred miles south Out in Podunk Goodbye, her daddy looked me in the eye And said go where you gotta go son but don't forget to call home And her momma cried said keep Jesus in your life and we hugged her one last time Then we headed down the road to start a family of our own Out in Podunk Goodbye, her daddy looked me in the eye And said go where you gotta go son but don't forget to call home And her momma cried said keep Jesus in your life and we hugged her one last time Then we headed down the road to start a family of our own Out in Podunk Goodbye, her daddy looked me in the eye And said go where you gotta go son but don't forget to call home And her momma cried said keep Jesus in your life and we hugged her one last time Then we headed down the road to start a family of our own Out in Podunk
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Written by: Thomas Jay Hambridge, Keith Anderson, Jeffrey Steele
Lyrics © 3 RING CIRCUS MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Podunk" is a song by Keith Anderson, a country music singer, and songwriter known for his blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Anderson has had several hits on the Billboard country charts, but "Podunk" is one of his most well-known songs.
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Album ClassificationThe song "Podunk" is part of Keith Anderson's debut studio album "Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll", which was issued in 2005.
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Chart SuccessThe track enjoyed moderate success on the charts. "Podunk" peaked at number 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2006.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Podunk" was directed by Kristin Barlowe, a famous music video director best known for her work with country artists.
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Song ThemeLyrically, "Podunk" is about the protagonist's desire to leave his small town, or "Podunk", for something bigger and better.
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Song LengthThe song has a running time of four minutes and four seconds.
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Collaborations"Podunk" was co-written by Keith Anderson, Jeffrey Steele, and David Lee Murphy, all prominent figures in the American country music scene.
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Song StyleThe song, like many of Anderson's tracks, blends contemporary country with elements of rock, which is a distinguishing characteristic of Keith Anderson's music style.
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Personal Connection"Podunk" is said to be particularly close to Anderson's heart as it reflects his experience of growing up in a small town in Oklahoma.
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Critics' ResponseCritics have described "Podunk" as a vivacious track that perfectly reflects Anderson's exuberance and dedication to his country roots.
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