Banjo
Rascal Flatts
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When I lose my smile When my thoughts get jumbled When the air and b.s. get too thick Can't take a breath without getting sick I've had enough with this concrete jungle I drop my truck in drive I pick up my baby She jumps in with a kiss and a hey We exit off that old highway Sometimes you gotta go beyond the pavement You gotta go deep Way on back Cross a few creeks And a couple little shacks You gotta get lost Way on out Crickets and frogs Yeah you're gettin' close now And you kick it into four wheel drive when you run out of road And you go, and you go and you go-go-go 'Til you hear a banjo, ah there it is It ain't on no map And I'm glad it isn't Leave the phone and the GPS, Those satellites ain't found it yet, Got our own little piece of heaven hidden You gotta go deep Way on back Cross a few creeks And a couple little shacks You gotta get lost Way on out Crickets and frogs Yeah you're gettin' close now And you kick it into four wheel drive when you run out of road And you go, and you go and you go, go, go, go 'Til you hear that banjo, yeah woo You gotta go deep Way on back Cross a few creeks And a couple little shacks Hell you gotta get lost Way on out Yeah crickets and frogs Hey you're gettin' close now And you kick it into four wheel drive when you run out of road And you go, and you go and you go, and you go, and you go, and you go, woo oo 'Til you hear that banjo, kick it Gotta go deep A way on back Yeah cross a few creeks And a couple little shacks Four wheel drive when you run out of road And you go, and you go, and you go 'Til you hear that, 'til you hear that, 'til you hear that banjo That's nice Let's go Kick that thing into four wheel drive Let's go 'Til you hear that Until you hear that banjo Until you hear that banjo
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Written by: Anthony Martin, Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Banjo" was released on January 16, 2012, as the lead-off single to the Rascal Flatts' eighth studio album "Changed."
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Song ThemeThe song is country at its essence, with lyrics that describe getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life, finding solitude in nature, and enjoying the sounds of a banjo playing in the background.
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Chart Performance"Banjo" was a commercial hit, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs.
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SongwritersThe track was co-written by Tony Martin, Wendell Mobley, and Neil Thrasher, known for their work with other major country music artists.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Banjo" premiered on April 2, 2012, and was directed by Trey Fanjoy who has worked with Taylor Swift, George Strait, and Blake Shelton.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its commercial success, "Banjo" received mixed reviews from critics, with some appreciating its authentic country sound while others criticized it for lack of originality.
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Band Member's FeelingsAccording to an interview, the band members fell in love with the song instantaneously and knew it was something special when they first heard it. They also mentioned that the song signifies the celebratory side of Rascal Flatts.
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Live PerformancesRascal Flatts performed "Banjo" live numerous times, including at the grand finale of the popular television show "American Idol" in May 2012.
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Award NominationsIn 2012, the song received a nomination for Choice Country Song at the Teen Choice Awards.
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Music StyleThe song reflects the band's signature harmonious vocals and energy, mixed with a contemporary country beat and catchy chorus lines.
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