Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood
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Right now, he's probably slow dancing With a bleached-blond tramp And she's probably getting frisky Right now, he's probably buying Her some fruity little drink 'Cause she can't shoot whiskey Right now, he's probably up behind her With a pool-stick Showing her how to shoot a combo And he don't know [Chorus] I dug my key into the side Of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive Carved my name into his leather seats I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights I slashed a hole in all four tires Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats Right now, she's probably up singing some White-trash version of Shania karaoke Right now, she's probably saying "I'm drunk" And he's a-thinking that he's gonna get lucky Right now, he's probably Dabbing on three dollars Worth of that bathroom Polo Oh, and he don't know That I dug my key into the side Of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive Carved my name into his leather seats I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights I slashed a hole in all four tires Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats I might have saved a little trouble for the next girl 'Cause the next time that he cheats Oh, you know it won't be on me! No, not on me 'Cause I dug my key into the side Of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive Carved my name into his leather seats I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights I slashed a hole in all four tires Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats Oh, maybe next time he'll think before he cheats Oh, before he cheats Oh
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Written by: Chris Tompkins, Josh Kear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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12 facts about this song
The Artist"Before He Cheats" is sung by American singer and songwriter Carrie Underwood, who gained fame after winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
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Breaking RecordsThe song made history in the country music genre. It holds the record for the most weeks spent on the Billboard Hot 100 for a country song - 64 weeks.
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Chart Success"Before He Cheats" peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 – the highest position ever for a country song on that chart at the time.
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Multi-platinum StatusThe song was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA, reflecting over 5 million copies sold.
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Role in Music VideoThe music video, directed by Roman White, features Underwood taking revenge on her potentially unfaithful boyfriend, an unusual theme for a country music video, which was generally well-received.
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Songwriting"Before He Cheats" was written by Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins, and it was produced by Mark Bright.
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Accolades & AwardsIn 2007, "Before He Cheats" won two Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song. It was also named the 2007 Single of the Year by the Country Music Association.
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Crossover PopularityDue to its strong popularity, the song is often considered one of the major catalysts that helped country music reach a wider audience in the mid-2000s.
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Fan Reaction"Before He Cheats" became a fan-favorite, often serving as an empowering anthem for those who felt betrayed or wronged in a relationship.
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Cover VersionsThe song's universal themes and catchy tune have led to various cover versions by artists from different genres, highlighting its crossover appeal.
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Central ThemeWith lyrics about a woman vandalizing her cheating boyfriend's car, "Before He Cheats" touches on themes of jealousy, revenge, and empowerment.
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Commercial SuccessThe song has been integrated into various TV shows, commercials, and films, demonstrating its widespread commercial success.
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