Brooks & Dunn's music covers the full range of modern country music, and their chart-topping hits have included everything from the Ronan Keating-penned ballad "The Long Goodbye," through the Rivers Rutherford-written "Ain't Nothing About You," to the gospel music-influenced "Believe." They are also associated with being pioneers of the line dance craze of the mid-1990s. One of their hits, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" - the video for which was made in Tulsa, Oklahoma - is most emblematic of this style.
Both band members write, sing, and play guitar. One or both artists writes or co-writes a large majority of their material, and self-penned successes include the 2004 smash "Red Dirt Road" which the duo wrote together. Both artists have served as song-writers for other artists too. Ronnie Dunn co-wrote country superstar Toby Keith's song "Don't Leave I Think I Love You" which appeared on his 2003 album Shock'n Y'all. Dunn's vocal performances have tended to be released as radio singles: recent hits "You Can't Take the Honkytonk Out of The Girl," "Red Dirt Road," "It's Getting Better All The Time," "That's What It's All About," "Play Something Country," and "Believe" all feature Ronnie Dunn singing lead vocals.
Brooks & Dunn are renowned for their high-energy stage shows. Recent tours have featured Australian country singer Keith Urban, fellow duo Montgomery Gentry, and successful country newcomer Gretchen Wilson. Their latest Deuces Wild tour of 2005 featured fellow country duo Big and Rich. In 2006, the duo opened for the Rolling Stones at their Omaha, Nebraska show.
The duo's songs have been used by President George W Bush as his official campaign songs in both his election and re-election campaigns. In 2000, the then Texas Governor chose the blue-collar line-dance-friending hit of the mid-1990s, "Hard Workin' Man," and in 2004, the President selected the (pre-9/11) hit patriotic "Only in America." Brooks & Dunn both supported the President's re-election campaign, performing at a Republican rally featuring Laura Bush on the eve of the election.
Their latest album is Hillbilly Deluxe which features the number 1 single "Play Something Country."
On August 10, 2009, the duo issued a statement on their website announcing that they were splitting up after 20 years of making music together. The split was amicable, with a final album in September 2009 and a final tour in 2010.
On December 3, 2014, it was announced that Brooks & Dunn will reunite and perform a series of concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada with Reba McEntire throughout mid-late 2015. In 2016, they were selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track featuring the artists performing a medley of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again", and "I Will Always Love You", which was released in celebration of 50 years of the CMA Awards.
Put a Girl in It
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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Chrome it all out, jack it way up
You can build you a house up high on a hill
With a pool and a pond and a view to kill
You can make all the money in sight
But you ain't livin' a good life
'Til you put a girl in it, you ain't got nothin'
Put a girl in it, some huggin' and some kissin'
If your world's got somethin' missin'
Just put a girl in it
You can buy a boat and a shiny set of skis
Have some fun in the sun, float around in the breeze
You can lay out on a blanket by the lake
Drink a cold beer, polish off another day
Kick on back and watch the sky turn red
A sunset ain't a sunset
'Til you put a girl in it, you ain't got nothin'
What's it all worth without a little lovin'
Put a girl in it, some huggin' and some kissin'
If your world's got somethin' missin'
Just put a girl in it
You can write you a country song
The DJ won't put it on
They won't dance or sing along
'Til you put a girl in it, you ain't got nothin'
What's it all worth without a little lovin'
Put a girl in it, some huggin' and some kissin'
If your world's got somethin' missin'
Just put a girl in it
If you're ridin' in your truck
Put a girl in it
If you're gonna have a party
Put a girl in it
If you wanna live the good life
Better put a girl in it
The lyrics of Brooks & Dunn's song "Put a Girl in It" speaks to the idea that no matter what possessions or achievements one may attain, life is not complete without the love of a romantic partner in it. The song lists various material possessions that a person may have - a new truck, a house up high on the hill, a boat and a shiny set of skis - none of which matter if you don’t have someone to share them with. The chorus emphasizes that a person’s life is incomplete until they have a woman in it. The song also highlights that even if you write a country song that would otherwise be a hit but doesn’t include a reference to women or being in love, it won’t resonate with the audience.
Through the lyrics, Brooks & Dunn remind listeners of the importance of love and the fact that material possessions cannot replace human connection. The song suggests that romantic relationships are the key to living a good life. This message is perhaps central to many of the duo's songs, which often focus on the joys and hardships of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You can buy you a brand new truck Chrome it all out, jack it way up
You can purchase any expensive item, polish and accessorize it to your heart's desire
You can build you a house up high on a hill With a pool and a pond and a view to kill
You can construct an opulent house at an elevated location that boasts of various amenities and breathtaking scenery
You can make all the money in sight But you ain't livin' a good life
Although you can accumulate abundant wealth, it isn't enough for a fulfilling life
'Til you put a girl in it, you ain't got nothin'
Without a woman in your life, nothing you acquire or attain will make your existence satisfactory
What's it all worth without a little lovin'
The things you have or the accomplishments you achieve hold no value in the absence of affection
Put a girl in it, some huggin' and some kissin'
Find a significant other and engage in cuddling and smooching to experience contentment
If your world's got somethin' missin' Just put a girl in it
If there's a void in your life, finding a partner will complete it
You can buy a boat and a shiny set of skis
You can purchase watercraft and equipment for recreational water sports
Have some fun in the sun, float around in the breeze
Bask in the sunlight and enjoy the wind while navigating your yacht
You can lay out on a blanket by the lake Drink a cold beer, polish off another day
You can relax on a blanket beside the lake, savoring a chilled beer as you reminisce on the day's experiences
Kick on back and watch the sky turn red A sunset ain't a sunset
Unwind and observe the horizon transition to a reddish hue; however, a sunset alone doesn't complete the experience
You can write you a country song
You can compose a tune in the country genre
The DJ won't put it on
The disk jockey won't play your music
They won't dance or sing along
Nobody will dance or sing along to your music
If you're ridin' in your truck Put a girl in it
When you're cruising in your automobile, bring your significant other along to make the ride worthwhile
If you're gonna have a party Put a girl in it
When hosting an event, invite a female companion to liven up the atmosphere
If you wanna live the good life Better put a girl in it
To experience the best life has to offer, it's necessary to be in a relationship with a woman.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christina Hays
You can buy you a brand new truck
Chrome it all out, jack it way up
You can build you a house up high on a hill
With a pool and a pond and a view to kill
You can make all the money in sight
But you aint livin the good life
Til you put a girl in it
You aint got nothin
What's it all worth
Without a little lovin
Put a girl in it
Some huggin and some kissin
If you're world's got somethin missin
Just put a girl in it
You can buy a boat and a shiny set of skis
Have some fun in the sun, float around in the breeze
You can lay out on a blanket by the lake
Drink a cold beer, polish off another day
Kick on back and watch the sky turn red
A sunset aint a sunset
Til you put a girl in it
You aint got nothin
What's it all worth
Without a little lovin
Put a girl in it
Some huggin and some kissin
If you're world's got somethin missin
Just put a girl in it
You can write you a country song
The DJ wont put it on
They wont dance or sing along
Til you put a girl in it
You aint got nothin
What's it all worth
Without a little lovin
Put a girl in it
Some huggin and some kissin
If you're world's got somethin missin
Just put a girl in it
If you're ridin in your truck
Put a girl in it
If you're gonna have a party
Put a girl in it
If you wanna live the good life
Better put a gir-r-rl in it
Johnathan Clark
They do not make music like this anymore. I luv it
James Wakefield
Agreed, they sure dont
Sparkle Bat
Yeah. Songs about girls and trucks and beer. They NEVER do that anymore 😒
Caleb Jurgensen
This song has so much truth to it, I've got a great job, I make good money, I have a nice truck. But I feel like I ain't got nothin! It ain't worth nothin' without a little lovin!
birddogtx
I love both the ladies and the message in this video, but for those of you thinking otherwise, ... just get over it and enjoy!!
Concert Vids
Love this song
Mitch Cota
Brooks & Dunn's put a girl in it reached at number 3 on the US country charts in 2008
949paintball
Wow, it's been a long time since I heard this song, I forgot how much I liked it, and that this is a great way to live.
Linda Yoder
Always loved this song.
Christina Hays
You can buy you a brand new truck
Chrome it all out, jack it way up
You can build you a house up high on a hill
With a pool and a pond and a view to kill
You can make all the money in sight
But you aint livin the good life
Til you put a girl in it
You aint got nothin
What's it all worth
Without a little lovin
Put a girl in it
Some huggin and some kissin
If you're world's got somethin missin
Just put a girl in it
You can buy a boat and a shiny set of skis
Have some fun in the sun, float around in the breeze
You can lay out on a blanket by the lake
Drink a cold beer, polish off another day
Kick on back and watch the sky turn red
A sunset aint a sunset
Til you put a girl in it
You aint got nothin
What's it all worth
Without a little lovin
Put a girl in it
Some huggin and some kissin
If you're world's got somethin missin
Just put a girl in it
You can write you a country song
The DJ wont put it on
They wont dance or sing along
Til you put a girl in it
You aint got nothin
What's it all worth
Without a little lovin
Put a girl in it
Some huggin and some kissin
If you're world's got somethin missin
Just put a girl in it
If you're ridin in your truck
Put a girl in it
If you're gonna have a party
Put a girl in it
If you wanna live the good life
Better put a gir-r-rl in it