Good Girl
Carrie Underwood
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Hey, good girl With your head in the clouds I bet you I can tell you What you’re thinkin' about You'll see a good boy Gonna give you the world But he’s gonna leave you cryin' With your heart in the dirt His lips are dripping honey But he’ll sting you like a bee So lock up all your loving Go and throw away the key Hey good girl Get out while you can I know you think you got a good man Why, why you gotta be so blind? Won’t you open up your eyes? It’s just a matter of time 'til you find He’s no good, girl No good for you You better get to getting on your goodbye shoes and go, go, go Better listen to me He’s low, low, low Hey, good girl You got a heart of gold You want a white wedding And a hand you can hold Just like you should, girl Like every good girl does Want a fairytale ending, somebody to love But he’s really good at lying Yeah, he’ll leave you in the dust 'Cause when he says forever Well, it don’t mean much Hey good girl So good for him Better back away honey You don’t know where he’s been Why, why you gotta be so blind? Won’t you open up your eyes? It’s just a matter of time 'til you find He’s no good, girl No good for you You better get to getting on your goodbye shoes and go, go, go Yeah yeah yeah, he’s low Yeah yeah yeah Oh, he’s no good, girl Why can’t you see? He’ll take your heart and break it Listen to me, yeah Why, why you gotta be so blind? Won’t you open up your eyes? It’s just a matter of time 'til you find He’s no good, he’s no good Won’t you open up your eyes? It’s just a matter of time 'til you find He’s no good, girl No good for you You better get to getting on your goodbye shoes
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Written by: Ashley Gorley, Chris Destefano, Carrie Underwood
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Release and Success"Good Girl" is a song by American country music icon, Carrie Underwood. It was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, "Blown Away" in 2012.
- The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and also peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
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Songwriters and Production"Good Girl" was co-written by Underwood herself, along with Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley, making it a collaborative work from some of the finest minds in the country music industry.
- It was produced by the acclaimed music producer Mark Bright, who has worked with Underwood on many of her previous hits.
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Critical ReceptionCritics received "Good Girl" favorably, praising Underwood's fiery vocal performance and the song's catchy, upbeat blend of country and rock influence.
- It won the BMI Award for "Country Song of the Year" in 2013.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Good Girl" was directed by Theresa Wingert and co-starred model Chase Finlay. It was specifically praised for its high-energy presentation, chic fashion theme, and Underwood’s dynamic performance.
- The video won the CMT Music Award for "Video of the Year" in 2012.
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Song Meaning"Good Girl" is a song warning a naive girl about a deceitful man, affirming that she deserves better.
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Commercial Success"Good Girl" was a huge commercial success. It was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of two million units.
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Live PerformancesCarrie Underwood first performed "Good Girl" live at the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) event in Nashville in 2012. Since then, it has been a staple in her live performances and tours.
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GenreEven though "Good Girl" is primarily a country music song, it incorporates elements of rock music, demonstrating Carrie Underwood's ability to blend different music genres.
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