Callin' Baton Rouge
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And though I'm out on the highway, my thoughts are still with her
Such a strange combination of a woman and a child
Such a strange situation stoppin' every hundred miles
Callin' Baton Rouge
A replay of last night's events roll through my mind
Except a scene or two erased by sweet red wine
I need a cup of coffee and a couple dollars change
Callin' Baton Rouge
Operator, won't you put me on through
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up, won't you put her on the line
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time
Hello, Samantha dear, I hope you're feelin' fine
And it won't be long until I'm with you all the time
But until then, I'll spend my money up right down to my last dime
Callin' Baton Rouge
Operator, won't you put me on through
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up, won't you put her on the line
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time
Callin' Baton Rouge
Sweet Baton Rouge
My Baton Rouge, oh oh oh
"Callin' Baton Rouge" is a song by Garth Brooks that tells the story of a man who spent the previous night with a girl in Louisiana and is now driving on the highway, constantly thinking of her. He calls the operator and asks to be put through to Baton Rouge so he can talk to her one more time. It's a bittersweet song, with the singer clearly missing the girl but also acknowledging the impossibility of being with her right now. The lyrics are poignant and convey the feeling of longing and nostalgia.
The first verse describes the surprising and unexpected nature of the encounter with the girl, who is both a woman and a child, suggesting she may be innocent and playful. The second verse shows the singer trying to forget the memories of the night before with a cup of coffee and some change. However, he can't resist the urge to call Baton Rouge, and he talks to Samantha, professing his love and expressing his desire to be with her soon.
Line by Line Meaning
I spent last night in the arms of a girl in Louisiana
I had the pleasure of spending time with a woman in Louisiana last night and it was a memorable experience.
And though I'm out on the highway, my thoughts are still with her
Although I am out driving on the highway, my mind is still preoccupied with thoughts of the woman I was with in Louisiana.
Such a strange combination of a woman and a child
The woman had an intriguing blend of qualities, exuding both maturity and a youthful playfulness.
Such a strange situation stoppin' every hundred miles
It's ironic that I have to repeatedly make stops every hundred miles during my journey while thinking about such a unique woman and situation.
Callin' Baton Rouge
I'm making a call to Baton Rouge, hoping to reach the woman I was with last night.
A replay of last night's events roll through my mind
I'm mentally replaying last night's activities in my head and reflecting on the experience.
Except a scene or two erased by sweet red wine
Some parts of the memories I have from last night have become blurry because of the consumption of sweet red wine.
And I see a truck stop sign ahead, so I change lanes
As I approach a sign indicating a nearby truck stop, I switch lanes to exit and take a break from driving.
I need a cup of coffee and a couple dollars change
I require a cup of coffee and some change, which will enable me to continue calling Baton Rouge easily.
Operator, won't you put me on through
I'm requesting the operator to connect me to the person I'm trying to reach in Baton Rouge.
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
I have to communicate my affection and fondness to someone in Baton Rouge.
Hurry up, won't you put her on the line
I'm in a hurry to talk to the person I'm trying to reach and I'm asking the operator to hurry up and connect the call.
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time
I must speak with the woman one last time before ending our conversation.
Hello, Samantha dear, I hope you're feelin' fine
I am greeting the person I'm speaking to in Baton Rouge and expressing my hope that she's doing well.
And it won't be long until I'm with you all the time
It won't be long before I'm able to spend time with the person I'm talking to on a more consistent basis.
But until then, I'll spend my money up right down to my last dime
Until we are together, I will not hesitate to spend all the money I have until my last coin is gone.
Sweet Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is a sweet and special place because it is where the person I'm talking to resides.
My Baton Rouge, oh oh oh
I feel a strong attachment and admiration for Baton Rouge because it is the home of the person I care about.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Linde, Dennis
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Drums: Milton Sledge
Bass: Mike Chapman
Acoustic guitar: Mark Casstevens and Pat Flynn
Electric guitar: Chris Leuzinger
Keyboards: Bobby Wood
Fiddle, mandolin: Sam Bush
Banjo: Bela Fleck
Dobro: Jerry Douglas
Harmony: John Cowan, Sam Bush, and Garth Brooks
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I spent last night in the arms of a girl in Louisiana!
And though I'm out on the highway
My thoughts are still with her
Such a strange combination of a woman and a child
Strange situation stoppin' every hundred miles
Callin' Baton Rouge
A replay of last night's events roll through my mind
Except a scene or two erased by sweet red wine
And I see a truck stop sign ahead, so I change lanes
I need a cup of coffee and a couple dollars change
Callin' Baton Rouge
Here we go!
Operator, won't you put me on through?
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up, won't you put her on the line?
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time
Hello, Samantha dear, I hope you're feelin' fine
And it won't be long until I'm with you all the time
But until then, I'll spend my money
Up right down to my last dime
Callin' Baton Rouge
Yes come on!
Operator, won't you put me on through?
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up, won't you put her on the line?
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time
Callin' Baton Rouge
Sweet Baton Rouge
My Baton Rouge
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
@jonhildahl9982
That shirt is 90's country for sure. Love Garth Brooks, big part of my youth & absolutely love the fiddle.
@heatherbell2342
Absolutely!!!!
@marcusperry9481
Agreed. The musicians sawing fiddles in that era had a special sauce going with their command of the instrument.
@DB-yk2pt
@@marcusperry9481have you heard new grass revivals version ? If not, do yourself a favor.
@benmurray8689
Brings back memories of my youth. Have been listening to Garth brooks for as long as I can remember.
@kelliverwers7885
@@heatherbell2342❤❤¹❤❤❤1
@captaintoyota3171
He has so many great songs
@annasahlstrom6109
Country needs Garth back.
@lylapotts
Real
@cb_styx3392
Country needs alan Jackson back