Quarterback
Kira Isabella
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It was Friday night and the lights were shinning Everyone was sitting in the stands He was being scouted by a big time college She played trumpet in the marching band In the parking lot, when the game was over She had a bus to ride When he pulled up in his buddy's truck And the door swung open wide He was the quarterback Smile at her, imagine that How do you explain the star of the game And the no name girl from the freshman class She got out at a bonfire party Never had a drink before But he held it to her lips and she took her first sip And before she knew it, she had three more She always heard that a girls first time, Is a memory she'll never forget She found out the hard way about love When she saw those pictures on the internet He was the quarterback Smile at her, imagine that Who you gonna blame the star of the game Or the no name girl in the freshman class He was the quarterback Smile at her, imagine that Who you gonna blame, the star of the game Or the no name girl in the marching band Oooh-Oooh Monday morning when the word got out Everybody picked a side He had the school and the whole town too And she had nothing but the truth inside He was the quarterback Smile at her, imagine that Who you gonna blame, the star of the game Or the no name girl in the freshman class He was the quarterback Lied to her, imagine that He was the quarterback She was in the freshman class He was the quarterback Yeah Who you gonna blame the star of the game Or the no name girl in the freshman class
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Written by: Marti Lynn Dodson, Melvern Rivers Ii Rutherford, Robert Hamrick
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13 facts about this song
Genre and Release"Quarterback" is a country song by Canadian singer Kira Isabella. It was released in April 2014 as the first single from her second studio album, "Caffeine & Big Dreams".
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Controversial ContentNotably, the song deals with a controversial subject matter - sexual assault in high school - making it one of the profoundly stirring songs in the country music scene.
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SongwritersThe material was co-written by Rivers Rutherford, Bobby Hamrick, and Marti Dodson.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for the song was directed by award-winning director Emma Higgins and is as thought-provoking as the song itself.
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Song ReceptionThe song was well-received. It reached number 31 on the Canada Country billboard chart.
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Awards & RecognitionsKira Isabella was named Female Artist of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association in 2013, essentially around this song's release time, highlighting her talent and the anticipation for this track.
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Background StoryThe song “Quarterback” was initially slated for Martina McBride, an American country singer/songwriter, but was later recorded and released by Kira Isabella.
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Radio and Chart PerformanceThe song had a bit of a struggle when released to American radio; it barely broke Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. However, it fared better in Canada, reasonably close to the top 10.
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Artistic ImpactThis song is highly regarded as an important work in Isabella's repertoire, marking a deeper and more mature direction for her music career.
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Controversial ReceptionDespite the song's powerful message, some radio stations refused to play it because of its sensitive subject matter.
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Song InterpretationThis song is a clear example of storytelling style songwriting, presenting a narrative that unfolds verse by verse, reflecting the trials and tribulations of a high school girl who becomes sexually involved with the school’s quarterback, without the explicit consent.
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International Recognition"Quarterback" brought Kira Isabella international recognition even though she had to confront a wall of misunderstandings and misconceptions about the song.
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Song InspirationWith its descriptive and narrative lyrics, the song aims to shed light on the dark side of rape culture, particularly in high school settings.
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