Southern Voice
Tim McGraw
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You got your head in your supper And the eyes of your mother, baby Locked on you Everybody wants a piece of you, oh yeah And your phone keeps ringing Cause your cousin's singing at the local bar Everybody wants to be a star Just like you are You kept your face in the gutter for years Kept your eyes on the road You always felt you were meant for me Baby now you know Everybody wants a glimpse of the one that got away Everybody wants to see you And everybody wants to be you too It's funny how they put you down But now they think you're alright And everybody loves you now that You're the one that got away (the one that got away) See you were raised in the town Where the kids hang around the pizza hut parking lot Everybody talks a lot, no one likes to do, no And all the cub scout leaders at the local theaters Said you couldn't sing a song that well You told 'em all to go to hell And went out on your own You got a head shot picture to Sell yourself to the world You tucked your scars up under your dress Like an American girl Everybody wants a glimpse of the one that got away Everybody wants to see you And everybody wants to be you too It's funny how they put you down But now they think you're alright And everybody loves you tonight You're the one that got away, yeah Everybody wants a glimpse of the one that got away Everybody wants to see you And everybody wants to be you too It's funny how they put you down But now they think you're alright And everybody loves you now that You're the one that got away Everybody wants a glimpse of the one that got away Everybody wants to see you And everybody wants to be you too It's funny how they put you down But now they think you're alright And everybody loves you now that You're the one that got away (the one that got away)
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Written by: Bob Dipiero, Tom Douglas
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Southern Voice" is a song recorded and released by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It dropped on August 24, 2009, as the second single and title track from his tenth studio album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed incredibly well. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in December 2009, securing Tim McGraw's 23rd number one hit.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the talented Bob DiPiero and Tom Douglas. Both of them are Hall-of-Fame songwriters and have written many popular songs for a wide array of artists.
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LyricsThe song lyrics pay homage to southern icons and folklore, mentioning famous southern figures and references like Michael Jordan, Hank Aaron, "Dolly Parton grins," "Delta goodrem," "Tom Petty," and many others.
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Album SuccessThe "Southern Voice" album debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at number one on the Top Country Albums chart in the United States, making the title track even more significant.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Southern Voice" was directed by Sherman Halsey. It depicts Tim McGraw singing amid various scenic outdoor locales and also includes intercut footage of iconic southern landscapes.
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Vocal ExecutionFans and critics have praised Tim McGraw's vocal performance in "Southern Voice," noting his smooth and soulful delivery that perfectly complements the song's reflective and celebratory lyrics.
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Concert PerformancesSince the release, "Southern Voice" has been an integral part of Tim McGraw's live performances, often eliciting a strong response from audiences familiar with the song.
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Critical ReceptionReviewers have applauded the song for its country-rock sound and appreciative portrayal of southern cultural heritage.
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Cultural InfluenceWith its celebration of the south's impactful figures, "Southern Voice" has shaped its cultural identity, embracing regional pride while maintaining a universal appeal.
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