Southern Comfort Zone

Brad Paisley

About Southern Comfort Zone

"Southern Comfort Zone" is a song co-written and recorded by country music singer Brad Paisley. It was released in September 2012 as the first single from his 2013 album Wheelhouse. Paisley wrote this song with Kelley Lovelace and Chris DuBois. The song received positive reviews from critics who commended Paisley's delivery of powerful lyrics over a grand melody. "Southern Comfort Zone" peaked at numbers 2 and 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also charted at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. It received similar chart success in Canada, peaking at number 2 on the Country chart and number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Jim Shea. 


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2012
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When your wheelhouse is the land of cotton,
The first time you leave it can be strange, it can be shocking

Not everybody drives a truck, not everybody drinks sweet tea
Not everybody owns a gun, wears a ball cap boots and jeans
Not everybody goes to church or watches every NASCAR race
Not everybody knows the words to "Ring Of Fire" or "Amazing Grace"

Oh, Dixie Land,
I hope you understand
When I miss my Tennessee home
And I been away, way too long
I can't see this world unless I go
Outside my Southern Comfort zone

I have walked the streets of Rome, I have been to foreign lands
I know what it's like to talk and have nobody understand
I have seen the Eiffel Tower lit up on a Paris night
I have kissed a West Coast girl underneath the Northern Lights
I know what it's like to be the only one like me,
To take a good hard look around and be in the minority

And I miss my Tennessee home
I can see the ways that I've grown
I can't see this world unless I go
Outside my Southern Comfort zone

I miss your biscuits and your gravy
Fireflies dancing in the night
You have fed me, you have saved me
Billy Graham and Martha White

I have since become a drifter
And I just can't wait to pack
'Cause I know the route I leave on
It will always bring me back

When I miss my Tennessee home
And I've been away, way too long
I can't see this world unless I go
Outside my Southern Comfort zone

Look away, look away

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Brad Paisley

Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references. more »

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Written by: John Kelley Lovelace, Charles Christopher Du Bois, Brad Douglas Paisley

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Southern Comfort Zone" was co-written by Brad Paisley along with his longtime collaborators Chris DuBois and Kelley Lovelace.
Album Identity
The song is part of Brad Paisley's ninth studio album titled "Wheelhouse".
Release Date
It was released as the album's lead single on September 30, 2012.
Chart Performance
"Southern Comfort Zone" has peaked at number 2 on both the U.S Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts.
Song Inspiration
Paisley has indicated in interviews that the inspiration for "Southern Comfort Zone" came from his traveling experiences and the appreciation he gained for his southern roots.
Song Theme
The song carries a message that urges people to step outside their comfort zone and explore different cultures and ways of life.
Music Video
The music video for "Southern Comfort Zone" was filmed in eight countries over the course of a week and features Paisley playing his guitar at various international landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the White Cliffs of Dover.
Unique Sound
The song takes a break from traditional country music with the inclusion of a choir in its last chorus, giving it a gospel sound.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many appreciating its message and unique sound.
Award Nomination
"Southern Comfort Zone" received a nomination for the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards for "Video of the Year".
Song Duration
The official song duration is a little over five minutes.
Record Label
The song was released under the record company, Arista Nashville.

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