From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
Real Gone
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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My momma taught me wrong from right.
I was born in the South
Sometimes I have a big mouth
When I see something that I don't like
I gotta say it.
Paying no mind to the signs
Well, this neighborhood's changed
It's all been rearranged
We left that team somewhere behind.
Slow down, you're gonna crash,
Baby you're a-screaming it's a blast, blast, blast
Look out babe, you've got your blinders on
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Real gone.
Real gone.
But there's a new cat in town
He's got high-faded friends
Thinks he's gonna change history
You think you know him so well
Yeah you think he's so swell
But it's just a front you wait and see
Slow down, you're gonna crash,
Baby you're a-screaming it's a blast, blast, blast
Look out, you've got your blinders on
Everybody's looking for a way
To get real gone
Real gone.
Real gone.
Real gone.
Well you can say what you want
But you can't say it 'round here
'Cause they'll catch you and give you a whippin'
Well, I believe I was right when I said you were wrong
You didn't like the sound of that
Now, did ya?
Slow down, you're gonna crash,
Baby you're a-screaming it's a blast, blast, blast
Look out, you've got your blinders on
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Well here I come and I'm so not scared,
Got my pedal to the metal, got my hands in the air
Look out, you take your blinders off
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Real gone.
Real gone.
Ooh.
Real gone.
Real gone.
The lyrics of "Real Gone" by Billy Ray Cyrus are all about being a free spirit and resisting conformism. Cyrus establishes himself as an American patriot by mentioning quintessential American things such as "apple pie" and "Chevrolet", and claims to have a moral compass thanks to his upbringing. However, he also has a rebellious side, declaring that he is not afraid to speak out against things he doesn't like, even if it means having a "big mouth".
Cyrus then describes driving down a road for a long time, paying no attention to the signs, and discovering that the neighbourhood has changed drastically. He warns the listener to slow down and not get caught up in the momentary thrill of rushing blindly towards new things. Cyrus then references a "new cat in town" who thinks he can change history, but Cyrus is skeptical of this person, believing that his smooth façade is hiding his true intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm American made apple pie Chevrolet
I'm a true-blue American who loves apple pie and drives a Chevrolet
My momma taught me wrong from right.
My mother instilled in me a sense of right and wrong.
I was born in the South
I was born and raised in the American South.
Sometimes I have a big mouth
I can be outspoken at times.
When I see something that I don't like
If I see something that doesn't sit right with me,
I gotta say it.
I'll speak my mind and voice my concerns.
Well, we've been driving this road for a mighty long time
We've been on this journey for a long while now
Paying no mind to the signs
Ignoring the warnings and signals
Well, this neighborhood's changed
Things have changed in this part of town
It's all been rearranged
Everything's been moved around or altered
We left that team somewhere behind.
We parted ways with that group a while back.
Slow down, you're gonna crash,
You need to slow down or you'll end up in an accident,
Baby you're a-screaming it's a blast, blast, blast
You're having fun and screaming your head off, but it's not safe.
Look out babe, you've got your blinders on
You're not seeing the whole picture or potential dangers.
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Everyone's trying to find a way to escape or have fun in their own way.
Real gone. Real gone. Real gone.
Trying to find that perfect escape or fun experience
But there's a new cat in town
A new person has arrived in the area
He's got high-faded friends
He spends time with questionable individuals
Thinks he's gonna change history
He believes he can make a big impact or difference.
You think you know him so well
You believe you have a good understanding of this person.
Yeah you think he's so swell
You think he's great or impressive in some way.
But it's just a front you wait and see
It's just a facade or act that will be revealed for what it truly is soon enough.
Well you can say what you want
You can express your opinions and thoughts
But you can't say it 'round here
But you can't do it in this specific place or situation
'Cause they'll catch you and give you a whippin'
There will be consequences for speaking out or going against the status quo.
Well, I believe I was right when I said you were wrong
I stand by my opinion that I was right and you were wrong
You didn't like the sound of that
You didn't appreciate or agree with what I said
Now, did ya?
Did you feel offended or challenged by my statement?
Well here I come and I'm so not scared,
I'm coming through and not afraid to take on what's ahead
Got my pedal to the metal, got my hands in the air
I'm driving fast and free, with a sense of liberation.
Look out, you take your blinders off
Watch out and see beyond what's directly in front of you
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Everyone's trying to find their own way to escape or have a good time
Real gone. Real gone.
Trying to find that perfect escape or fun experience
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: JOHN M. SHANKS, SHERYL SUZANNE CROW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robertt Caragan
I'm American made but I like Chevrolet
My momma taught me wrong from right.
I was born in the South
Sometimes I have a big mouth
When I see something that I don't like
I gotta say it.
Well, we've been driving this road for a mighty long time
Paying no mind to the signs
Well, this neighborhood's changed
It's all been rearranged
We left that team somewhere behind.
Slow down, you're gonna crash,
Baby you're a-screaming it's a blast, blast, blast
Look out babe, you've got your blinders on
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Real gone.
Real gone.
But there's a new cat in town
He's got high-faded friends
Thinks he's gonna change history
You think you know him so well
Yeah you think he's so swell
But he's just perpetuating prophecy
Slow down, you're gonna crash,
Baby you're a-screaming it's a blast, blast, blast
Look out, you've got your blinders on
Everybody's looking for a way
To get real gone
Real gone.
Real gone.
Real gone.
Uhh.
Well you can say what you want
But you can't say it 'round here
'Cause they'll catch you and give you a whippin'
Well, I believe I was right when I said you were wrong
You didn't like the sound of that
Now, did ya?
Slow down, you're gonna crash,
Baby you're a-screaming it's a blast, blast, blast
Look out, you've got your blinders on
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Well here I come and I'm so not scared,
Got my pedal to the metal, got my hands in the air
Look out, you take your blinders off
Everybody's looking for a way to get real gone
Real gone.
Real gone.
Ooh.
Real gone.
Real gone.
Nintendo Roxas
I love this song. I grew up a pixar cars fan so it's really nostalgic
Dadane
@Indominus Rex nah… guido is the best
Indominus Rex
@Nintendo Roxas I can't decide between Mater, Lightning and Hud
Nintendo Roxas
@Indominus Rex definitely mater
Indominus Rex
Whats your fav cars character?
Indominus Rex
Me too
Emily Thompson
I love this song & video! Billy Ray Cyrus is AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Cody Boutdy
Listen to Sheryl: You get modern muscle cars.
Listen to Billy Ray: You get the classic muscle cars.
TheRuthlessFenix
"1 winner 42 losers, I eat losers for breakfast"-Lightning McQueen
Azur Qasm
But what if you're what you eat?