Where the Blacktop Ends
Keith Urban
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Gonna kick off my shoes And run in bare feet Where the grass and the dirt and the gravel all meet Goin' back to the well gonna visit old friends And feed my soul where the blacktop ends I'm lookin' down the barrel of Friday night Ridin' on a river of freeway lights Goodbye city I'm country bound 'Til Monday rolls around Gonna kick off my shoes And run in bare feet Where the grass and the dirt and the gravel all meet Goin' back to the well gonna visit old friends And feed my soul where the blacktop ends Workin' in the grind is an uphill road Punchin' that clock and carryin' that load I bust it all week and then I'm free The weekend belongs to me Gonna kick off my shoes And run in bare feet Where the grass and the dirt and the gravel all meet Goin' back to the well gonna visit old friends And feed my soul where the blacktop ends Give me some fresh air give me that farm Give me some time with you in my arms Far away from the hustle and the pressure and the noise Gonna kick off my shoes And run in bare feet Where the grass and the dirt and the gravel all meet Goin' back to the well gonna visit old friends And feed my soul, you betcha Gonna kick off my shoes And run in bare feet Where the grass and the dirt and the gravel all meet Goin' back to the well gonna visit old friends And feed my soul where the blacktop ends Where the blacktop ends [Repeat: x3]
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Written by: Steve Noel Wariner, James Allen Shamblin
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Where The Blacktop Ends" is a song by New Zealand-Australian country music superstar Keith Urban.
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Release DateThe song was released in April 2001 as the fourth and final single from his self-titled American debut album.
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Chart Performance"Where The Blacktop Ends" hit number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Steve Wariner and Allen Shamblin, two renowned names in the country music industry.
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GenreThe song falls into the genre of country and country-pop, showcasing Urban's signature blend of catchy pop melodies with rootsy, down-home country elements.
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Music VideoThere is an official music video of the song, directed by Trey Fanjoy, a prominent music video director in the country music industry
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for Best Country Song at the ARIA Music Awards in 2001, which are the official music awards in Australia.
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Live Performances"Where The Blacktop Ends" often features in Keith Urban’s live performance set list, and his live renditions are famous for featuring an audience sing-along segment.
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Song ThemeThe theme of the song resonates with a longing for freedom and an escape from the mundaneness and chaos of city life, to 'where the blacktop ends,' portraying a rural, more grounded way of living.
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Musical StyleThe song exemplifies Urban’s unique musical style that is characterized by using drum loops and banjo playing, mixing traditional country-style instrumentation with modern pop and rock elements.
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Audio FeaturesUrban's cover of "Where The Blacktop Ends" features key elements such as mandolin, banjo, and electric guitar, played by Urban himself. His exceptional guitar playing skills can be prominently noticed in the song.
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Cover VersionsWhile not as extensively covered as some of his other hits, "Where The Blacktop Ends" has been performed by various artists in live shows and as part of tribute performances to Urban.
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