Eight Second Ride

Jake Owen

About Eight Second Ride

"Eight Second Ride" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Jake Owen. It was released in June 2009 as the fifth single of Owen's career, and the second single from his sophomore album Easy Does It (2009). Owen had previously recorded the song on his 2006 debut album Startin' with Me. Co-written with Eric Durrance, the song is about a man having sex with a woman from a bar in his pickup truck. The song received mixed reviews from critics who questioned the production and lyrical content. "Eight Second Ride" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 70 on the Hot 100 chart. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over half-a-million units in that country. 


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2006
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Well I said hey girl what's your name?
Haven't I seen you before?
I recognized them dark green eyes when you came through the door
Are you alone or are you with someone?
She said a matter of fact I'm not
So I took her hand that's when it all began and we headed towards the parking lot

And she said hey boy, do you mind takin' me home tonight?
'Cause I ain't never seen a country boy with tires on his truck this high
I said climb on up but honey watch the cup
That I'm spitting my dip inside and hold on tight
'Cause it's gonna be wilder than any eight second ride

We went riding round rocking to the sound of "Country Boy Can Survive"
And I knew then that she was my kind of girl 'cause she was singing every single line
Then she slid on over put my hand on her shoulder
And I asked her what she wanted to do
She said it really don't matter where we go just as long as I'm riding with you

She said hey boy, do you mind takin' me home tonight?
'Cause I ain't never seen a country boy with tires on his truck this high
I said climb on up but honey watch the cup
That I'm spitting my dip inside and hold on tight
'Cause it's gonna be wilder than any eight second ride

So we headed out to Old Tobacco Road
Put the tailgate down and we made love
She said true country boys hard to find
But I found one wilder than any eight second ride

She said hey boy, do you mind taking me home tonight?
'Cause I ain't never seen a country boy with tires on his truck this high
I said climb on up but honey watch the cup that I'm spitting my dip inside
And hold on tight 'cause it's gonna be wilder than any eight second ride
Yeah hold on tight 'cause it's gonna be wilder than any eight second ride

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Jake Owen

Joshua Ryan "Jake" Owen (born August 28, 1981) is an American country music artist. Signed to RCA Records Nashville in 2006, he released his debut album Startin' with Me that year. The album produced three singles, all of which reached Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: "Yee Haw", "Startin' with Me", and "Something About a Woman". A second album, 2009's Easy Does It, has accounted for three more singles: "Don't Think I Can't Love You", "Eight Second Ride", and "Tell Me". In September 2011, Owen achieved his first number one on the country charts with the title track to his third album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night. He has also toured as an opening act for several country acts, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Sugarland, and Ke… more »

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Written by: ERIC DURRANCE, JOSH OWEN

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11 facts about this song

Release Info
"Eight Second Ride" is a song by American country music artist Jake Owen. It was initially included as a track on his 2006 debut album "Startin' with Me," but was later released in August 2009 as the second single from his album "Easy Does It."
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Jake Owen and Eric Durrance. Owen is known for writing many of his own songs and collaborating with other talented songwriters.
Chart Performance
"Eight Second Ride" performed well on various music charts. It peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 70 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Eight Second Ride" was directed by Michael Monaco and premiered in September 2009. It features Owen performing the song at a live concert.
Song Theme
The song is country with a Southern rock edge, known for its lyrical play on the rodeo term “eight-second ride.” It is about a woman getting into Owen's pick-up truck and agreeing to an adventurous, romantic evening which is likened to an eight-second bull ride.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchy rhythm and clever lyrics while others criticized its clichéd themes.
Certification
Despite the mixed reviews, "Eight Second Ride" was certified Gold in 2015 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This means that the single sold over 500,000 copies.
Live Performances
"Eight Second Ride" is a fan-favorite at Jake Owen's live concerts and is often included on his setlist.
Cover Versions
The band Grassroots Rodeo covered "Eight Second Ride" on their 2010 album "Stand & Fight."
The Origin of Its Title
The title, "Eight Second Ride", is drawn from rodeo culture. In bull riding, a rider must stay on the bull for eight seconds with only one hand strapped to the bull.
Fun Fact
In an interview, Jake Owen joked that whenever he performs "Eight Second Ride" live, it tends to last a lot longer than eight seconds—usually about three minutes and 26 seconds.

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