Cleaning This Gun (Come on in Boy)
Rodney Atkins
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The declaration of independence Think I can tell you that first sentence But then I'm lost I can't begin to count the theories I had pounded in my head that I forgot I don't remember all that spanish Or the gettysburg address But there is one speech from high school I'll never forgot [Chorus] Come on in boy, sit on down And tell me 'bout yourself So you like my daughter, do you now Yeah we think she's something else She's her daddy's girl and her mama's world She deserves respect, that's what she'll get, ain't it son Now y'all run along and have some fun I'll see you when you get back Bet I'll be up all night Still cleaning this gun Well now that I'm a father I'm scared to death one day my daughter's gonna find That teenage boy I used to be Who seems to have just one thing on his mind She's growing up so fast it won't be long 'Fore I'll have to put the fear of god Into some kid at the door [Chorus] It's all for show, ain't nobody gonna get hurt It's just a daddy thing, hey believe me man, it works [Chorus]
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Written by: MARLA CANNON-GOODMAN, CASEY MICHAEL BEATHARD
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Release Date"Cleaning This Gun (Come on in Boy)" by Rodney Atkins was released on October 23, 2007.
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Artist FactsRodney Atkins is a popular American country singer and songwriter, known for his sincere storytelling through relatable, catchy melodies.
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Album"Cleaning This Gun (Come on in Boy)" is a track from Atkins' third studio album, "If You're Going Through Hell." The album was released in 2006 and went platinum, selling over 1 million copies.
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SongwriterThis song was composed by Casey Beathard and Marla Cannon-Goodman, two reputable names in the country music scene. Beathard has written for artists such as Kenny Chesney and Trace Adkins, while Cannon-Goodman has written for artists like Alan Jackson and Eric Church.
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Chart Performance"Cleaning This Gun (Come on in Boy)" reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs for chart-week February 16, 2008. It also peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThe song is a narrative about a father's protective feelings for his daughter as he talks to her potential suitors, using the metaphor of him cleaning his gun as a subtle threat.
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Music VideoThe official music video was released in 2008 and was directed by Eric Welch. It features Rodney Atkins as a general store owner, telling the song's story to a young man interested in his on-screen daughter.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received widespread acclaim from music critics for its authenticity, relatable lyrics, and Atkins' evocative, emotive vocals.
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Cover Versions"Cleaning This Gun (Come on in Boy)" was covered by various artists, making it quite popular within the country music fandom.
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Live PerformancesRodney Atkins often played this track at his concerts, and it's considered a crowd favorite, especially among parents of teenage daughters.
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