Swing
Trace Adkins
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Take me out to the ball game, Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing (Strike one) Hey baby do you do come here often (Strike two) Hey baby now what's your sign (Strike three) Hold on now where you goin' (He is out) Jimmy's out, next in line Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing (First base) Why yes I went to Harvard (Safe) I majored in pre-med (He's got a big lead) (Picked off) Just stayed for one semester (It could be he's out) Toms out, who's next Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing Swing it now Everybody strikes out nine times out of ten But you got to step up to the plate son 'cause every now and then (Fast ball) She walked right up to me (Here's the pitch) Said could I take you home (There's a drive) Hey boys I'll see you later (It could be, it, it is!) Goin', goin', goin', gone (Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing) (Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing) (swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing) (swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing) (swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing) (swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
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Written by: Christopher Stapleton, Frank Rogers
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Swing" by Trace Adkins was released in March 2006 as the lead-off single of his seventh album "Dangerous Man". It reached number 20 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Michael Salomon, who has also directed other popular country music videos. In the video, Trace Adkins acts as a baseball player trying to impress a woman, in line with the song's baseball metaphor.
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Cultural Appeal"Swing" became popular particularly in American regions with a significant appreciation of country music and baseball, as the song blends the two themes.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Chris Stapleton and Frank Rogers. Stapleton is known for penning hits for a number of country music's top artists, while Rogers is a Grammy Award-winning producer.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Dangerous Man" which "Swing" is a part of, peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, indicating that the single contributed to the album's success.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not reaching the top ten on the charts, "Swing" was generally well-received by critics. The clever analogy between the game of dating and the game of baseball was appreciated by many listeners.
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Interpretation"Swing" uses baseball as a metaphor for finding love, with the chorus repeating the phrase, "Swing, batter, batter, swing." This reflects the trial-and-error nature of dating, emphasizing the need to keep trying despite failures.
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Live PerformancesTrace Adkins often included "Swing" in his live performances, and it was usually well-received by his fans. The upbeat rhythm of the song made it popular in concert settings.
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GenreThe song is an excellent example of modern country music, with elements of rock and blues mixed in, which is characteristic of Trace Adkins's style.
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InspirationThe core idea of the lyrics of 'Swing' was reportedly inspired by Co-writer Frank Rogers's love for baseball. It cleverly ties the sport with the game of love-makings.
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