New To This Town
Kix Brooks
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I was sittin' at the cafe for a bite And couldn't help but overhear this guy He just pulled up in a U-Haul truck Tell Becky how pumped he was 'Bout movin' here for his new job And what a cool little spot it was It kinda made me jealous, it made me mad Wish I could see this place like that Yeah, I wish I was new to this town Just pullin' in, and checkin' it out For the first time, wish I could go anywhere And not be afraid of finding you there Yeah, girl, when I see you around I wish I was new to this town I can't put my feet on this sidewalk Without hearing you laugh, and hearing you talk And every street's a memory Of just how good it used to be I can't walk into the corner bar Without asking how you are And how you're doing, and how you've been I gotta go through it all again I wish I was new to this town Just pullin' in, and checkin' it out For the first time, wish I could go anywhere And not be afraid of finding you there Yeah, girl, when I see you around I wish I was new to this town I wonder what it feels like to hop in my truck Not think about us, just go for a ride And stop at that stoplight, not think about you Sittin' here by my side Yeah, I wish I was new to this town Just pullin' in, and checkin' it out For the first time, wish I could go anywhere And not be afraid of finding you there Yeah, girl, when I see you around And I feel the way that I do now Oh, I wish I was new to this town I wish I was new to this town, oh, yeah I wish I was new to this town Oh, yeah
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Written by: Kix Brooks, Marv Green, Terry A Mcbride
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song's Release"New To This Town" was released as a single in March 2012.
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Album InclusionThe song is the title track from Kix Brooks's solo album, which was released in September 2012.
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Artist's BackgroundKix Brooks is particularly known for his association with Brooks & Dunn, an iconic country music duo. "New to This Town" is part of his solo efforts after Brooks & Dunn disbanded in 2010.
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CollaborationsIn the song "New to This Town," Kix Brooks collaborated with Joe Walsh, the legendary guitarist from the Eagles, who performed the guitar solo.
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Song's GenreThe song falls under the Country music genre.
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Chart Performances"New To This Town" peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "New To This Town" features Brooks as a drifter moving into a small town with a dark past.
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SongwritingKix Brooks co-wrote "New to This Town" together with Marv Green and Terry McBride.
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Autobiographical ElementBrooks has stated that "New To This Town" is somewhat autobiographical, reflecting on his own feelings when he first moved to Nashville.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received moderate reviews from critics, praising Brooks's vocal performance and the song's storytelling aspect. However, some criticised it for not being distinctive enough from Brooks & Dunn's music.
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Official Audio ReleaseThe official audio of the song was uploaded on Kix Brooks's official YouTube channel on September 4, 2012.
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Impact on Career"New To This Town" marked Brooks's return to the music scene as a solo artist after Brooks & Dunn, helping to establish his individuality outside the duo.
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Live PerformancesBrooks has performed "New to This Town" live in several concerts and music festivals, often blending it with other hits from his repertoire.
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Narration StyleThe storytelling style of "New to This Town," typical of country music, contributes to its appeal, as it narrates the story of a character trying to break away from his past and start over.
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InspirationBrooks has stated that the idea behind the song is that everyone has been 'new to a town' at some point in their life, providing a common point of relate-ability for his audience.
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