“It captures that ‘us against the world,’ concept,” Cale Dodds says of his … Read Full Bio ↴“It captures that ‘us against the world,’ concept,” Cale Dodds says of his debut EP, Wild and Reckless. “The title Wild and Reckless is about that desire for freedom and that endless ambition to fight for something more,” Cale says, while the album as a whole speaks to young love and its possibilities. “There’s no map…but there is that fire to chase it and try to find it.” Produced by Kyle Jacobs and Matt McClure (Lee Brice), Wild and Reckless was recorded at the renowned Ocean Way Recording Studios.

In addition to laying tracks in Music City, Cale Dodds is making tracks on the road, opening for the likes of Brett Eldredge, Billy Currington, and Sam Hunt. Cale has recently partnered with JustinBoots as “JustinAmerica Country Artist” and with AT&T U-verse for the Country Deep Tour with David Nail. Fans can check out Cale’s upcoming tour dates on caledodds.com and can hear Cale’s music, described by him as a rooted in Country, Classic Rock, and Pop, on iTunes.

Take You Back
Cale Dodds Lyrics

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Girl, it's so good to see ya
Crazy, I can't believe you're
In the same bar at the same time as me tonight

Let me buy you a drink, catch me up on life, like
How's your mom? Does she still ask about me?
And do your friends say you're better off without me?
Well, how about you? If it was up to me and you wanted to

I'd take you back to when I was the guy that was with you
Back to the nights that we'd always end up
Back in the back seat kissing in your driveway
If I had it my way
I'd take you back to the back row, miss the whole movie
You're the only thing I was watching
'Cause we couldn't stop it, so why did we stop it
If we've still got it, you don't gotta ask
I'd take you back
I'd take you back
I'd take you back

It looks like you're single
No diamond on your finger
If you ain't waitin' for someone
Then I'll be that someone like I used to be
'Cause just for tonight it's alright with me

I'd take you back to when I was the guy that was with you
Back to the nights that we'd always end up
Back in the back seat kissin' in your driveway
If I had it my way
I'd take you back to the back row, miss the whole movie
You're the only thing I was watching
'Cause we couldn't stop it, so why did we stop it
If we've still got it, you don't gotta ask

I'd take you back to that goodbye
And trade it for a good time
And tell me, have you ever thought 'bout picking up where we left off?
If you have, then I'd take you back

I'd take you back to when I was the guy that was with you
Back to the nights that we'd always end up
Back in the back seat kissin' in your driveway
If I had it my way
I'd take you back to the back row, miss the whole movie
You're the only thing I was watching
'Cause we couldn't stop it, so why did we stop it
If we've still got it, you don't gotta ask
I'd take you back
I'd take you back
I'd take you back

I'd take you back
I'd take you back

Overall Meaning

In Cale Dodds's song "Take You Back," the lyrics paint a picture of a chance encounter between two former lovers at a bar. The singer expresses his surprise and excitement at seeing the girl again, remarking on how crazy it is that they are both in the same place at the same time. He immediately shows interest in catching up with her and asks about her life, including her family and friends. The singer implies that he still has feelings for her and would be willing to reconcile if she wanted to.

The chorus revolves around the idea of nostalgia and longing for the past. The singer yearns to go back to the time when they were together, reminiscing about the nights they always ended up in each other's arms. He specifically mentions moments like kissing in the back seat of her car and missing the whole movie while watching only her. The repetition of "I'd take you back" emphasizes his desire to relive those moments and rekindle their relationship. The lyrics also touch upon the regret of their breakup, questioning why they stopped their connection when they clearly still have something special.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl, it's so good to see ya
I am genuinely happy to see you, it brings me joy.

Crazy, I can't believe you're
I am astonished by the fact that you are

In the same bar at the same time as me tonight
Here we are, coincidentally in the same place at the same moment.

Let me buy you a drink, catch me up on life, like
Allow me to purchase a beverage for you and update me on your life, similar to

How's your mom? Does she still ask about me?
I am curious about the state of your mother and whether she still inquires about my well-being.

And do your friends say you're better off without me?
Are your acquaintances expressing the opinion that you are in a better position without my presence?

Well, how about you? If it was up to me and you wanted to
Now, what are your thoughts? If the choice was mine and you desired it,

I'd take you back to when I was the guy that was with you
I would transport us back to the time when I was the person who was in a relationship with you

Back to the nights that we'd always end up
Returning to the evenings when we consistently found ourselves

Back in the back seat kissing in your driveway
In the rear seating area, engaging in passionate embraces in front of your home

If I had it my way
If it were solely my decision

I'd take you back to the back row, miss the whole movie
I would transport us to the rear rows, ignoring the entire film

You're the only thing I was watching
Because you were the sole focus of my attention

'Cause we couldn't stop it, so why did we stop it
Because we were unable to put an end to our relationship, so why did we choose to end it

If we've still got it, you don't gotta ask
If we still possess the bond and connection, there is no need for you to inquire

It looks like you're single
It appears that you are not in a committed relationship

No diamond on your finger
You are not wearing a diamond ring

If you ain't waitin' for someone
If you are not anticipating the arrival of a particular individual

Then I'll be that someone like I used to be
In that case, I am willing to fulfill that role, just as I did in the past

'Cause just for tonight it's alright with me
Because for this evening only, it is perfectly acceptable to me

I'd take you back to that goodbye
I would transport us back to the moment when we said our farewells

And trade it for a good time
And replace it with an enjoyable and pleasurable experience

And tell me, have you ever thought 'bout picking up where we left off?
And please, inform me, have you ever considered resuming our relationship from the point where we ended it?

If you have, then I'd take you back
If you have contemplated it, then I am willing to rekindle our connection

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALE DODDS, COREY CROWDER, ZACH ABEND

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