Southbound
Carrie Underwood
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We got a pontoon boat with a Yamaha People dressed like they're in Panama Small town, spring break Every weekend 'round this place And there's a bunch of boys trying to catch the eyes Of all the pretty girls that are walking by And those redneck margaritas are 2 for 1 at that old marina Tan lines and gas station cheap stations, we're coming here for one round To get a little southbound, unwound, Tennessee Honey kinda buzz Then south sounds up loud, summer drippin' over us Wanna give a bang to the party cove Long as it floats, we'll rock the boat And it's all lookin' up when we get down, yeah And get a little southbound, southbound Get a little southbound, southbound Moe got a ticket and our old wigs on But Katie's the one that should take it slow 'Cause she's dancin' on the dock and it's only two o'clock Yeah, the fish ain't bitin' 'cause the party's on The old men are thinkin' 'bout goin' home But those redneck margaritas are two for one at that old marina, yeah We're gonna get a little southbound, unwound, Tennessee Honey kinda buzz Then south sounds up loud, summer drippin' over us Wanna give a bang to the party cove Long as it floats, we'll rock the boat And it's all lookin' up when we get down, yeah And get a little southbound, southbound Get a little southbound, southbound Oh, yeah Yeah, we got the roof swing, swingin' like a chandelier Little bit of heaven on the water ride here Don't need much, just a couple of beers and you and me Gotta love this time of year Getting southbound, southbound So let's get a little southbound, unwound, Tennessee Honey kinda buzz Then south sounds up loud, summer drippin' over us Wanna give a bang to the party cove Long as it floats, we'll rock the boat And it's all lookin' up when we get down, yeah And get a little southbound, southbound Get a little southbound, southbound Let's get a little southbound, southbound Get a little southbound, southbound Oh yeah
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Written by: Carrie Underwood, David Arthur Garcia, Hillary Lindsey, Joshua Miller
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Southbound" is a song by American singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood. It was released on March 11, 2019, as the third single from her sixth studio album, "Cry Pretty".
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Song DescriptionThe song is described as a rollicking, summer-tailgating anthem with a catchy instrumental that perfectly blends pop and country music.
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Song Writer DetailsCarrie Underwood co-wrote "Southbound" with her songwriting team, Josh Miller and David Garcia, who also co-produced her Cry Pretty album.
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Chart Success"Southbound" reached number 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 11 on the Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Southbound” was directed by Jeff Venable and features a mix of live concert footage and behind-the-scenes shots of Underwood enjoying summer activities.
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Awards RecognitionThe song received a nomination for the 2020 CMT Music Awards in the Female Video of the Year category.
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Unique FeatureThe song is considered a deviation from Underwood's typical style as it is an upbeat party anthem, a contrast to her more serious or emotional ballads.
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Definitions in the SongThe term 'Southbound', as used in the song, is a reference to heading to the southern states of the USA where the weather is typically warm, fitting the song's summer-themed vibe.
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Audience ReceptionFans have praised the song for its energetic melody and Underwood’s powerful vocals, proving that she can comfortably tackle fun, lighthearted songs in addition to her signature ballads.
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Live PerformancesCarrie Underwood performed "Southbound" live for the first time at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2019, making it one of her memorable stage performances.
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