In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
She Wouldn't Be Gone
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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Took you home set you on the counter
Oh, at least a time or two
Maybe she'd thought it through
Yellow sunset slowly dipping down in the rear view
Oh, how she'd love to sit and watch you
I could have done that a whole lot more
Thought about her more, thought about me less
Joked and make her laugh, held her when she cried
A little more that, maybe I
Wouldn't be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
Calling everyone we know stopping any place she might be
Going any place she might go beating on the dash
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
She wouldn't be gone, she wouldn't be gone
She warned me it was coming said if I didn't change
She was leaving
I just didn't believe she would ever really walk out,
God, I believe her now
Called her mamma, cried like a baby to her best friend
If they've seen her, they ain't sayin', they ain't sayin'
Now, I'm cursing like a fool, praying it ain't too late
All I wanna do is fix my mistakes.
Find her beg her for one more try, until then damn it I'll
Be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
Calling everyone we know stopping any place she might be
Going any place she might go beating on the dash
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
She wouldn't be gone
I wouldn't be beating on the dash
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
She wouldn't be gone
Red roadside wild flower if I'd only picked you
Took you home set you on the counter, oh at least a time or two
Maybe she'd thought it through
In Blake Shelton's song "She Wouldn't Be Gone," the singer laments his past behavior towards the woman he loved, wishing that he had shown her more love and attention while he had the chance. He reflects on missed opportunities to make her happy, such as bringing home wild flowers for her, or watching sunsets together. He acknowledges that his stubbornness and selfishness contributed to her leaving him, and that he didn't believe her warnings that she would leave until it was too late. Now, he is filled with regret and desperate to fix his mistakes, vowing to find her and beg for another chance.
The song explores themes of regret, missed opportunities, and the importance of valuing and cherishing the people we love. It highlights how easily we can take these relationships for granted and how devastating it can be when they are gone. The use of vivid imagery, such as the wild flowers and sunset, adds to the emotional impact of the song, making it a powerful and relatable reflection on lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Red roadside wild flower if I'd only picked you
Regretting not taking care of the relationship when he had the chance.
Took you home set you on the counter
If he had brought her home and spent more time with her.
Oh, at least a time or two
If he had only shown her some affection.
Maybe she'd thought it through
If he had done these little things, maybe she wouldn't have left.
Yellow sunset slowly dipping down in the rear view
The beauty of the sunset that he could have shared with her.
Oh, how she'd love to sit and watch you
She would have enjoyed these moments with him.
I could have done that a whole lot more
He realizes he could have given her more.
If I hadn't been so stubborn, been so selfish
His tendency to think only of himself caused him to lose her.
Thought about her more, thought about me less
If he had just considered her feelings more often.
Joked and make her laugh, held her when she cried
If he had been there to comfort her during her tough times.
A little more that, maybe I
Perhaps if he had done all these things even a little more often.
Wouldn't be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
He wouldn't be desperately searching for her.
Calling everyone we know stopping any place she might be
Frantically searching for any sign of her.
Going any place she might go beating on the dash
His desperation to find her is causing him to act irrationally.
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
His emotions are getting the best of him.
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
If he had given her this much love and attention from the beginning, maybe she wouldn't have left.
She warned me it was coming said if I didn't change
She gave him a chance to fix things.
She was leaving
He didn't take her seriously and now she's gone.
I just didn't believe she would ever really walk out
He never thought she would leave him.
God, I believe her now
He now realizes the gravity of the situation and the mistakes he made.
Called her mamma, cried like a baby to her best friend
He is so upset that he is reaching out to anyone who might help him find her.
If they've seen her, they ain't sayin', they ain't sayin'
He is getting desperate for any news about her whereabouts.
Now, I'm cursing like a fool, praying it ain't too late
He is angry at himself for not realizing his mistakes sooner.
All I wanna do is fix my mistakes.
He just wants to make things right with her.
Find her beg her for one more try, until then damn it I'll
He is determined to do whatever it takes to win her back.
Be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
He is still searching for her, no matter the cost.
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
He realizes that his lack of effort caused him to lose her.
I wouldn't be beating on the dash
He wouldn't be so desperate to find her.
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
He is still struggling with the emotions of losing her.
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
He is still regretting not giving her the love and attention she deserved.
She wouldn't be gone
If he had done all these things differently, she would still be with him.
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Written by: CORY BATTEN, JENNIFER ADAN
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@jonathanwood6522
"She Wouldn't Be Gone"
Red roadside wild flower if I'd only picked you
Took you home set you on the counter
Oh, at least a time or two
Maybe she'd thought it through.
Yellow sunset slowly dipping down in the rear view
Oh, how she'd love to sit and watch you
I could have done that a whole lot more
If I hadn't been so stubborn, been so selfish
Thought about her more, thought about me less
Joked and maked her laugh, held her when she cried
A little more that.. maybe I...
Wouldn't be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
Calling everyone we know stopping any place she might be
Going any place she might go beating on the dash
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeaa maybe...
She wouldn't be gone.. she wouldn't be gone..
She warned me it was coming said if I didn't change
She was leaving
I just didn't believe she would ever really walk out,
God, I believe her now
Called her mamma, cried like a baby to her best friend
If they've seen her, they ain't sayin, they ain't sayin...
Now, I'm cursing like a fool, praying it ain't too late
All I wanna do is fix my mistakes.
Find her beg her for one more try, until then damn it I"ll..
Be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
Calling everyone we know stopping any place she might be
Going any place she might go beating on the dash
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeaa maybe...
She wouldn't be gone..
I wouldn't be beating on the dash
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeaa maybe...
She wouldn't be gone..
Red roadside wild flower if I'd only picked you
Took you home set you on the counter, oh at least a time or two
Maybe she'd thought it through...
@kelseycrocker8740
Blake got me missing somebody i don't even know
@madisoncarver4419
Me to. I want to know her..
@ClintMixon
Good Tune
@zombiestomp1817
hesgot me missing my ex
@clementinedewitt9022
same same
@jeanedwards8789
+Caili Bogan
y
@ipetjellyfish
Chills... every time I hear it. Doesn’t matter if it’s on repeat. It’s incredibly real..the desperation in his voice is haunting.
@Chuckclc
Definitely one of his best songs very underrated.
@ruthmarland835
Chuckclc ohh this song is clearly perfect lyrics, Blake rocks it. They should re release it! Give it air play.
@JackMustang
Wow! This song sure is a heart break for Blake. You can definitely hear the feeling in his voice.