Thomas Rhett – Gone Country Lyrics

Thomas Rhett – Gone Country Lyrics

Writer Details

Thomas Rhett, born Thomas Rhett Akins Jr. on March 30, 1990, is an acclaimed American country music artist, musician, and record maker. He is the child of country artist Rhett Akins, and he developed up profoundly submerged within the music industry. Rhett’s one of a kind mix of country, pop, shake, and R&B has set him separated, with hit collections like “It Goes Like This,” “Tangled Up,” and “Life Changes,” winning him various grants and chart-topping singles.

Known for his locks in live exhibitions and sincere songwriting, Thomas Rhett’s music frequently draws from his individual life, counting his marriage to Lauren Akins and their three girls. His inventive approach to nation music has earned him a wide gathering of people and basic recognition, setting his put as a present day nation music star.

Lyrics

[Chorus]
Once she gone country, she never goin’ back
She feelin’ right at home with her boots up on my dash
When she go back to the city, that’s just to pack
She headed for a spot a little further off the map, yeah

[Verse 1]
She was shy when he met her in that bar
Said she was from a place stars don’t light up the dark
She said she wasn’t stayin’, she was only passin’ through
And he said, “Okay, I just want one little dance with you”
Once she heard the band playin’, her hips started swingin’
Her lips started twangin’ from that whiskеy she was drinkin’
She told him she was thinkin’ thе bar’s about to close
He said, “Where you wanna go?” And she said, “Anywhere but home”

[Chorus]
‘Cause once she gone country, she never goin’ back
She feelin’ right at home with her boots up on my dash
When she go back to the city, that’s just to pack
She headed for a spot a little further off the map, yeah

[Post-Chorus]
Once she gone country, she never goin’ back
She never goin’ back, no, never goin’ back

[Verse 2]
He turned the key and took her on a Chevy ride
That radio was on, “That Ain’t My Truck” from ’95
And she said, “Wait, I know this, this is Alabama, right?”
That boy, he laughed so hard, half of his truck was crossin’ double yellow lines
They were chasin’ that moon off the pavement
They parked and parked they denims on the hood and watched it fadin’
That’s when he heard her sayin’, “This ’bout good as it gets”
Leaned a smile up on her lips, said she could get real used to this

[Chorus]
‘Cause once she gone country, she never goin’ back (Never goin’ back)
She feelin’ right at home with her boots up on my dash
When she go back to the city, that’s just to pack
She headed for a spot a little further off the map, yeah
Once she gone country, she never goin’ back (Never goin’ back, no)
She feelin’ right at home with her boots up on my dash (Yeah, yeah)
When she go back to the city, oh, that’s just to pack
She headed for a spot a little further off the map, yeah

[Outro]
Once she gone country
Oh, once she gone country (Once she gone country)
Yeah, once she gone country
That girl ain’t never goin’
That girl ain’t never goin’ back, ain’t never goin’ back

Lyrics Explanation:

[Chorus]
“Once she gone country, she never goin’ back
She feelin’ right at home with her boots up on my dash
When she go back to the city, that’s just to pack
She headed for a spot a little further off the map, yeah”

Within the chorus, the verses portray a transformative involvement for a city young lady who falls in cherish with country life. Once she grasps the provincial way of life, she feels totally at ease and comfortable, symbolized by her boots on the dashboard. Her trips back to the city are as it were to accumulate her assets, showing that she has fully committed to her better approach of life, looking for out more inaccessible and bona fide country encounters.

[Verse 1]
“She was shy when he met her in that bar
Said she was from a place stars don’t light up the dark
She said she wasn’t stayin’, she was only passin’ through
And he said, ‘Okay, I just want one little dance with you’
Once she heard the band playin’, her hips started swingin’
Her lips started twangin’ from that whiskey she was drinkin’
She told him she was thinkin’ the bar’s about to close
He said, ‘Where you wanna go?’ And she said, ‘Anywhere but home'”

In the first verse, a shy girl from the city meets a country boy in a bar. She initially mentions she’s just passing through, but he convinces her to dance. The live country band and some whiskey help her loosen up, and she starts to feel the vibe of the place. As the night progresses and the bar is about to close, she expresses a desire to go anywhere except back to her city home, showing her growing inclination toward the country lifestyle.

[Post-Chorus]
“Once she gone country, she never goin’ back
She never goin’ back, no, never goin’ back”

The post-chorus reinforces the idea that once the girl has experienced country life, she has no intention of returning to her former city lifestyle. The repetition emphasizes her strong commitment to her newfound identity.

[Verse 2]
“He turned the key and took her on a Chevy ride
That radio was on, ‘That Ain’t My Truck’ from ’95
And she said, ‘Wait, I know this, this is Alabama, right?’
That boy, he laughed so hard, half of his truck was crossin’ double yellow lines
They were chasin’ that moon off the pavement
They parked and parked they denims on the hood and watched it fadin’
That’s when he heard her sayin’, ‘This ’bout good as it gets’
Leaned a smile up on her lips, said she could get real used to this”

In the second verse, the country boy takes the girl for a ride in his Chevy, playing classic country music. The girl recognizes the song, which amuses the boy. They drive around, enjoying the night and the countryside, eventually parking to watch the moon. This serene and intimate moment makes the girl realize how much she enjoys the simplicity and beauty of country life, leading her to express that she could get used to this lifestyle.

[Outro]
“Once she gone country
Oh, once she gone country (Once she gone country)
Yeah, once she gone country
That girl ain’t never goin’
That girl ain’t never goin’ back, ain’t never goin’ back”

The outro reaffirms the central theme of the song: the girl’s transformation and her decision to embrace country life fully. The repeated line “ain’t never goin’ back” underscores the permanence of her choice, highlighting her complete shift from city to country living.