Way out Here
Josh Thompson
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Our houses are protected by the good Lord and a gun And you might meet 'em both if you show up here, not welcome son Our necks are burnt, the roads are dirt and our trucks ain't clean The dogs run loose, we smoke, we chew and fry everything Out here, way out here [Chorus] We won't take a dime if we ain't earned it When it comes to weight, brother we pull our own If it's our backwoods way of living you're concerned with Well you can leave us alone Cause we're about John Wayne, Johnny Cash and John Deere Way out here We've got a fighting side, a mile wide but we pray for peace Cause it's mostly us that end up serving overseas If it was up to me I'd love to see this country run Like it used to be, like it ought to be, just like it's done Out here, way out here [Chorus] Way out here [Chorus] John Wayne, Johnny Cash, and John Deere Way out here way out here Our houses are protected by the good Lord and a gun And you might meet 'em both if you show up here not welcome son
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Written by: Casey Beathard, Josh Thompson, David Lee Murphy
Lyrics © MUSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (MAM), CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Way Out Here" is a country music song recorded by American artist Josh Thompson. The song was released in December 2009 as the second single from his album of the same name.
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SongwriterJosh Thompson co-wrote the song with David Lee Murphy and Casey Beathard. Thompson's songwriting skills are often hailed as being adept at presenting the heartland of America and rural lifestyle in his lyrics.
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Album PerformanceThe song is from the album “Way Out Here,” released in 2010. The album became a significant success, debuting at number 9 on the U.S Billboard 200 and number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums.
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Charts Performance"Way Out Here" peaked at number 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it one of Thompson's highest-charting singles.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered in February 2010. The video shows Thompson performing the song on a porch of a farmhouse while showcasing scenes of country life.
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ThemesThe lyrics of "Way Out Here" encapsulate small-town pride, self-reliance, and traditional American values, which resonated with country music fans.
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Performance StyleThompson's raspy vocals, coupled with the song's solid country instrumentation including guitars, drums, and banjo, deliver a genuine country music experience.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reception from music critics, being praised for maintaining a balance between traditional and modern country music sounds.
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Live Performances"Way Out Here" became a staple and a fan-favorite in Thompson's live concerts, highlighted by the crowd often singing along to its chorus.
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InfluenceJosh Thompson and songs like "Way Out Here" are often credited with influencing the emerging 'bro-country' sub-genre, characterized by songs speaking about rural America, pickup trucks, and country girls.
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