"Take A Back Road" (2011)

• Take A Back Road lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• He's Mine lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Family lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• The Corner lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• She's A Girl lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• She'd Rather Fight lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Feet lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Cabin In The Woods lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Just Wanna Rock N' Roll lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Growing Up Like That lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Tips lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Lifelines lyrics - Rodney Atkins
• Farmer's Daughter lyrics - rodney atkins

Take A Back Road lyrics - Rodney Atkins

Sit in that six-lane backed up traffic

Horns are honking, I've about had it

I'm looking for an exit sign

Gotta get out of here, get it all off my mind

And like a memory from your grandpa's attic

A song comes slippin' through the radio static

Changing my mood

A little George Strait 1982

And it makes me wanna take a back road

Makes me wanna take the long way home

Put a little gravel in my travel

Unwind, unravel all night long

Makes me wanna grab my honey

Tear down some two-lane country

Who knows

Get lost and get right with my soul

Makes me wanna take

Makes me wanna take a back road.

I've been cooped up, tied down, 'bout forgotten

What a field looks like, full of corn and cotton

If I'm gonna hit a traffic jam,

Well it better be a tractor man

So sick and tired of this interstate system

I need a curve and wind-a-twistin'

Dusty path to nowhere

With the wind blowing through my baby's hair

Yeah, makes me wanna take a back road

Makes me wanna take the long way home

Put a little gravel in my travel

Unwind, unravel all night long

Makes me wanna grab my honey

Tear down some two-lane country

Who knows

Get lost and get right with my soul

Makes me wanna take

Makes me wanna take a back road.

Some old back road 

Maybe it's the feeling or maybe it's the freedom

Maybe it's that shady spot

Where we park the truck when the things get hot

Where we park the truck when the things get hot

And it makes me wanna take a back road

Makes me wanna take the long way home

Put a little gravel in my travel

Unwind, unravel all night long

Makes me wanna grab you honey 

Tear down some two-lane country

Who knows

Get lost and get right with my soul

Makes me wanna take

Makes me wanna take a back road.

Some old back road, get right with my soul

Now all I gotta do is take some old back road

To the shady spot where things get hot

Way down, way down, way down some old back road

He's Mine lyrics - Rodney Atkins

Old man knocked on my front door

With my teenage boy and a couple more

From up the road

He had him by the collar

Said he caught him shootin' beer bottles

Down in the holler and smokin'

I said is that right

He said, they won't speak when spoken to

So which one here belongs to you

And I know one does

'Cause they all started runnin'

To your back forty

When they saw me comin' on my gator

I looked in them in the eyes

And I said, he's mine that one

Got a wild-hair side and then some

There's no surprise what he's done

He's ever last bit of my old man's son

If you knew me then

There'd be no question in your mind

You know he's mine

Yeah he is

Friday night football games

I was livin' for the speakers

To call the name

On the back of number thirty-seven

Just one-forty-five

And five foot eleven

Maybe

Limelight barely shined on him

But everyone still remembers when

He whooped up on that boy way bigger

For taking that cheap shot on our little kicker

And they threw him out

Aw man, you shoulda, you shoulda herd me shout

I yelled he's mine that one

Got a wild-hair side and then some

It's no surprise what he's done

He's ever last last bit of my old man's son

And I'll take the blame

And claim him every time

Yeah man, he's mine and he'll always be

The best thing that ever happened to me

You can't turn it off like electricity

I love him unconditionally

I'll take the blame

And claim him every time

Yeah, y'all, he's mine

I thank God, he's mine

Family lyrics - Rodney Atkins

Family reunion, 4th of July

It's been three years since I've seen it

Now I remember why

Aunt Charlotte's at the door

Big smile on her face

The first thing she says to me:

"Looks like you've gained some weight"

You only get that kind of honesty

From family

Uncle Joe's getting plastered

Aunt Marthe's getting mad

Same old cousin Doug

Same old jokes, same old bad

Mama has to keep reminding me

Son, they're family

A few new babies, the same old crazies

I've known 'em my whole life

And they still amaze me

I didn't choose 'em

But I'd hate to lose 'em

Cause you gotta love 'em

They're family

Cousin Linda showed up

With her new sweetheart

I had to laugh when daddy whispered

Fifth time might be the charm

And there's a brother Lester

In the city, just flew in

All the way from way out [?]

We're still not sure about him

But different as we are it's good to be

In family

A few new babies, the same old crazies

I've known 'em my whole life

And they still amaze me

I didn't choose 'em

Wouldn't wanna lose 'em

Cause you gotta love 'em

Man, they're family

When mama said the blessings

She was fightin' back the tears

Cause the last time we were all together

Grandpa was here

She knew how proud he'd be

And how much he'd love to see

A few new babies, the same old crazies

I've known 'em my whole life

And they still amaze me

Don't get to choose 'em

But you hate to lose 'em

You gotta love 'em

Cause they're family

Family reunion, 4th of July

It's been three years since I've seen it

Now I remember why

The Corner lyrics - Rodney Atkins

First time I left home

Here's the words that my dad said to me

He said sit down son

Don't take curves

Doin' 90 miles an hour

Or you will end up upside down

If you really like her

Don't forget the flowers

The first time and every time you take her out

I've been around the block

And I know what's 'round the corner

Choose your words wisely

Cause you can't take 'em back

Once they've broken someone's heart

Just because your friend does

Doesn't mean you have to

It's what sets the two of you apart

I've been around the block

And I know what's 'round the corner

Don't pretend to know it all

When you don't know a thing

And know your way around it

Before you throw your hat into the rain

And don't commit to somethin'

If you can't follow through

And your past will always catch up with you

I've been around the block

And I know what's 'round the corner

Always call your mama

When you say you gonna

While she's still here for you to call

And don't forget the man upstairs

In your darkest hour

He's a pick me up every time you fall

I've been around the block

And I know what's 'round the corner

I've been around the block

And I know what's 'round the corner

I'm in your corner

I've been around the block

Enough to know what's 'round the corner

What's around the corner [x2]

She's A Girl lyrics - Rodney Atkins

Did she tried to play a little hard to get

Well just a little hint, oh don't give up just yet

What made you think that love was gonna be so easy

Well she's a girl ain't she

Does she get to you, like no one else

Could she make your life heaven or a livin hell

Did you think beautiful would drive you so crazy

Oh she's a girl ain't she

Is she on your mind

Every other thought

Is there nothing you wouldn't do for her just because

Does she hold your heart

In her hands

Did she walk into your life

And change your plans

Did she want a ring, did you tell her no

Or is it on her finger now, yea I thought so

Does she always get whatever she thinks she needs

Well she's a girl ain't she

Is she on your mind

Every other thought

Is there nothing you wouldn't do for her just because

Does she hold your heart

In her hands

Did she walk into you life

And change your plans

Does she have her momma's big bright eyes

Did you ever think something so small could change your life

She can melt your heart with a just a smile can't she

She's always gonna be her daddy's little baby

She's a girl ain't she

She's your girl, She's your girl

She'd Rather Fight lyrics - Rodney Atkins

I miss my baby so much

After being gone

Out on that lake at fishin'

All weekend long

So I bought her flowers

And a bottle of the good stuff

But when I walked in I knew

Well I didn't bring enough

Cause she ain't as happy as I am to be home

If looks could kill I'd be cold as a stone

I'm already ready to kiss and make up

Looks like tonight I'm out of luck oh no

Cause she'd rather fight than you know what

Had reservations at that

Japanese steak house

Don't need to go where they're

Throwing knifes around

Just take my ear for love

All the wrong I've done

Just get it over while she

Tears me a new one

She ain't as happy as I am to be home

If looks could kill I'd be cold as a stone

I'm already ready to kiss and make up

Looks like tonight I'm out of luck oh no

Cause she'd rather fight than you know

What I'd like to do

If I could just somehow

Get her in the mood

Oh but I can see right now

She ain't as happy as I am to be home

If looks could kill I'd be cold as a stone

I'm already ready to kiss and make up

Looks like tonight I'm out of luck oh no

Cause she'd rather fight than you know what

I might be sleeping in my truck

Cause she'd rather fight than you know what

You know what

I love you

Don't you like what I got you?

I'm out here if you need me

Oh my back's been sunburned

I think I'm sunburned baby

Feet lyrics - Rodney Atkins

Don't let the sun set on an argument

It's easy to say when you're not in one

That's a fact

Cause when we're not gettin' along

She's got a strong stubborn side

But I can't call that kiddo black

Cause sometimes our silly fights

May go well into the night

And we hit the sack

Back to back

Too ticked off to speak

We'd rather hold our grudges

Than be the one that budges

We'd go to bed

Buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets

But we never fall asleep

Without touching feet

Yeah we'll take cover

On that queen-size battle field

Her angry eyes are almost closed

We'll swallow just enough

Of that foolish pride

To whisper the truth soul to soul

Toe to toe

Sometimes our silly fights

Go well into the night

And we'll hit the sack

Back to back

Too ticked off to speak

We'd rather hold our grudges

Than be the one that budges

We'd go to bed

Buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets

But we never fall asleep

Without touching feet

It's not giving in

It's sayin' nobody's leaving

But you know that I still love you

Even when we're disagreeing

Cause sometimes our silly fights

Go well into the night

And we hit the sack

Back to back

Too ticked off to speak

Cause we'd rather hold our grudges

Than be the one that budges

We'll go to bed

Buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets

But we never fall asleep

Without touching feet

Cabin In The Woods lyrics - Rodney Atkins

I know the guy that owns the key to the lock on the chain of that gate

Across that gravel road that winds back into the trees.

You'd never know just over that hill there's a little log house by a spring

Fed creek where the blue bells grow so thick you wouldn't believe.

And he said it would be ok if we wanted to use it for a weekend getaway.

Oh I wanna lay down with you

In a cabin in the woods.

On an old feather bed.

With the fire goin good.

Just the two of us alone

Feelin like we should. 

I wanna lay down with you

In a cabin in the woods.

We can sit on the porch and soak up the moon light or if it gets cold we

Can go inside and light a candle or two and open up some wine.

And if we get lucky it'll start to rain on that old tin roof don't you love

That sound that will get you all relaxed and freeze your mind.

Come on baby lets go right now.

I can't wait to get you where there's no one else around.

Oh I wanna lay down with you

In a cabin in the woods.

On an old feather bed.

With the fire goin good.

Just the two of us alone 

Feelin like we should.

I wanna lay down with you 

In a cabin in the woods.

I wanna hold you and listen to the crickets sing.

And a coyote howlin at the midnight train

While were doin our thing.

Yeah I wanna lay down with you

In a cabin in the woods.

On an old feather bed.

With the fire goin good.

Just the two of us alone 

Feelin like we should.

I wanna lay down with you

In a cabin in the woods.

I wanna lay down with you

In a cabin in the woods.

Baby I know the guy that owns the key to the lock on the chain of that gate

Across that gravel road that winds back into the trees.

Just Wanna Rock N' Roll lyrics - Rodney Atkins

Times are tough and times are strange

But time's one thing that you can't change

Love is a noun and love is a verb

But sometimes love is a dirty word

It don't matter what tomorrow brings

Tonight you just need to think about one thing

And that's showing up and letting go

And maybe gettin' just a little out of control

And sing ohh

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll

Gather up a couple of friends

Let a shot hit the spot

And the party begin

And sing ohhh yeah

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll

Lose yourself out in the crowd

In the night, in the lights

Cuttin' loose some love

Drown all the stressed up

Theft up messed up out

That's all I'm talking about

The sun will shine

And the clouds will rain

Might have to learn to smile through the pain

You lose a step but you gain a friend

Might even catch a break every now and then

So don't sweat it just let it slide

And when you get on the road baby let it ride

You gotta get up to get down

You gotta unwind a little to come on 'round

And sing ohh yeah

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll

Gather up a couple of friends

Let a shot hit the spot

And the party begin

Ohhh yeah

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll

Lose yourself out in the crowd

In the night, in the lights

Cuttin' loose some love

Drown all the messed up

Theft up stressed up out

That's all I'm talking about

And when you get tired of trying to be

Who they want you to be

Be what you wanna be

Well come on, come on

Ohhh oh yeah

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll

Gather up a couple of friends

Let a shot hit the spot

And let the party begin

Ohhh oh

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll

Lose yourself out in the crowd

In the night, in the lights

Cuttin' loose some love

Drown all the stressed up

Messed up theft up out

That's all I'm talking about

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll [x2]

Gather up a couple of friends

Let the party begin

Lose yourself out in the crowd

Don't you just wanna rock 'n' roll