Career
Carly Pearce was born in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. She dropped out of school when she was 16 and moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in order to perform at Dollywood five times a week, in addition to contributing to bluegrass music compilation albums. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee when she was 19. She signed a developmental deal with Sony Music Nashville in 2012, which was ultimately unsuccessful.
In 2016, she was a featured vocalist on Josh Abbott Band's "Wasn't That Drunk", which charted in the top 40 of Country Airplay. Pearce also toured with the band to perform the song, including a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The song's success led to her working with songwriter and producer busbee on her solo debut single "Every Little Thing". After this song received airplay on Sirius XM's "The Highway" channel, Pearce gained a contract with Big Machine Records, which released the single to country radio on February 22. The song also received a music video, which features Pearce performing the song live at Brown Owl Studio. On October 13th, 2017 her first studio album named after the title track "Every Little Thing" was released.
Dashboard Jesus
Carly Pearce Lyrics
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There's a whole lot of homesick, ridin' shotgun on the passenger side
Oh, and what's up ahead is not quite clear
But everything she knew just keeps gettin' smaller in the rearview mirror
Any night, Chevrolet
The AC's busted, but the radio plays
As she flies on faith down the highway
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Call her crazy for believin'
Sometimes, all you really need is
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Maybe she'll find a little one-horse-town
Dip her toes in the sand on the edge of the ocean and put her roots down
Maybe bright city lights will call her name
Long as she's goin' somewhere, it don't matter to her either way
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Call her crazy for believin'
Sometimes, all you really need is
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Crazy for believin'
But all you really need is
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
She's leavin'
Chasin' down the taste of freedom
Sometimes, all you really need is
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
In Carly Pearce's song Dashboard Jesus, she tells the story of a girl riding shotgun beside her in a car as the sun sets on the open road. The girl is filled with homesickness and uncertainty about the future, but she has faith in her heart and the strength to chase down her dreams. As the journey continues, they encounter various obstacles and decisions to make, but she remains focused on the feeling of freedom in her heart. Pearce beautifully captures the essence of hope, determination, and faith in this song as the girl chooses to chase down her dreams no matter where they may take her.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun's goin' down on those little white lines
The day is ending and she's still following the white lines on the road
There's a whole lot of homesick, ridin' shotgun on the passenger side
She is with someone who's also feeling homesick, sitting in the seat next to her
Oh, and what's up ahead is not quite clear
She doesn't know for sure what lies ahead on her journey
But everything she knew just keeps gettin' smaller in the rearview mirror
She's leaving everything she used to know behind and it's disappearing in the distance
Any night, Chevrolet
No matter what night it is, they're using a Chevrolet for the trip
The AC's busted, but the radio plays
The air conditioning in the car is not working, but they're still listening to the radio
As she flies on faith down the highway
Despite not knowing what's ahead, she's taking a leap of faith and driving forward
Maybe she'll find a little one-horse-town
She might come across a small, quiet town along her journey
Dip her toes in the sand on the edge of the ocean and put her roots down
She might settle down in a coastal town and start a new life there
Maybe bright city lights will call her name
She might end up moving to a big city if she's drawn to it
Long as she's goin' somewhere, it don't matter to her either way
As long as she's moving to a new destination, she's happy regardless of where it may be
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Others think she's just dreaming and not taking action
Call her crazy for believin'
People call her crazy for believing that she can make a better life for herself
Sometimes, all you really need is
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
All you need to start on a journey is a little money and some faith in a higher power
She's leavin'
She's departing from her old life to start a new one
Chasin' down the taste of freedom
She's searching for the feeling of freedom and independence
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Interjection expressing excitement or agreement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sara Haze, Victoria Wenonah Banks, Emily Marie Shackelton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maran Chic Teo
CARLY PEARCE (2020) – DASHBOARD JESUS (Traducción)
The sun's goin' down on those little white lines
El sol se está poniendo sobre esas pequeñas líneas blancas
There's a whole lot of homesick, ridin' shotgun on the passenger side
Hay un montón de nostalgia, viajando en el asiento del copiloto
Oh, and what's up ahead, it's not quite clear
Oh, y lo que habrá más adelante, no está claro del todo
But everything she knew just keeps gettin' smaller in the rearview mirror
Pero todo lo que ella conocía se estaba volviendo más pequeño en el espejo retrovisor
'89 Chevrolet
Un Chevrolet del 89
The AC's busted, but the radio plays
El aire acondicionado está roto, pero la radio suena
As she flies on faith down the highway
Mientras vuela con fe por la carretera
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Todo el mundo dice que está soñando
Call her crazy for believin'
La llaman loca por creer
Sometimes, all you really need is
A veces, todo lo que necesitas en realidad son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólares y un Jesús en el salpicadero
Maybe she'll find a little one horse town
Quizás encontrará un pequeño pueblo de mala muerte
Or dip her toes in the sand on the edge of the ocean and put her roots down
O sumergirá los dedos de los pies en la arena a la orilla del océano y echará raíces
Maybe bright city lights will call her name
Quizás las brillantes luces de la ciudad gritarán su nombre
Long as she's goin' somewhere, it don't matter to her either way
Siempre y cuando esté yendo a alguna parte, sea como sea no le importa
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Todo el mundo dice que está soñando
Call her crazy for believin'
La llaman loca por creer
Sometimes, all you really need is
A veces, todo lo que necesitas en realidad son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólares y un Jesús en el salpicadero
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Todo el mundo dice que está soñando
Crazy for believin'
Loca por creer
But all you really need is
Pero todo lo que necesita en realidad son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólares y un Jesús en el salpicadero
She's leavin'
Ella se va
Chasin' down the taste of freedom
Persiguiendo el sabor de la libertad
Sometimes, all you really need is
A veces, todo lo que en realidad necesitas son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólare y un Jesús en el salpicadero
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, sí, sí, sí
Katie Collins
Such a good album!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Kimberly Bellefontaine
Katie Collins a FANTASTIC album, right ??!!
Kimberly Bellefontaine
Love love love LOVE this song !!!! One of my FAVORITE songs on the album ! The WHOLE album is just phenomenal. I’ve got it on repeat and sing my heart out to just about every song. Love love love ! Carly, this is a SUPERB album — each song is more awesome than the prior. Love Has No Heart, I hope you’re happy now, it won’t always be like this😭, Halfway home💔, lightning in a bottle, greener grass, Dashboard Jesus (a GREAT song to belt out in the car !!) — I’m just so in love with this entire album. Love Carlys voice, love her songs, love her and her new hubby together😍. She’s definitely on fire right now. You go, girl !!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
HideySpidey
I love you Carly Pearce Tears of joy
Rachel Dickson
Hi Carly, loving the groove of this song and is so beautiful at the same time 💖 Beautiful lyrics and love the banjo! Awesome! Sending lots of love from Melbourne, Australia
RANDOM VIDEOS BY MARK
Amazing as always Carly!!! And congrats for 100k subscribers💯🆗️
Christina Wilson
This is my first time listening to this song and I love it very very much.
Mr Capybara
Amazing song. Lots of love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Maran Chic Teo
CARLY PEARCE (2020) – DASHBOARD JESUS (Traducción)
The sun's goin' down on those little white lines
El sol se está poniendo sobre esas pequeñas líneas blancas
There's a whole lot of homesick, ridin' shotgun on the passenger side
Hay un montón de nostalgia, viajando en el asiento del copiloto
Oh, and what's up ahead, it's not quite clear
Oh, y lo que habrá más adelante, no está claro del todo
But everything she knew just keeps gettin' smaller in the rearview mirror
Pero todo lo que ella conocía se estaba volviendo más pequeño en el espejo retrovisor
'89 Chevrolet
Un Chevrolet del 89
The AC's busted, but the radio plays
El aire acondicionado está roto, pero la radio suena
As she flies on faith down the highway
Mientras vuela con fe por la carretera
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Todo el mundo dice que está soñando
Call her crazy for believin'
La llaman loca por creer
Sometimes, all you really need is
A veces, todo lo que necesitas en realidad son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólares y un Jesús en el salpicadero
Maybe she'll find a little one horse town
Quizás encontrará un pequeño pueblo de mala muerte
Or dip her toes in the sand on the edge of the ocean and put her roots down
O sumergirá los dedos de los pies en la arena a la orilla del océano y echará raíces
Maybe bright city lights will call her name
Quizás las brillantes luces de la ciudad gritarán su nombre
Long as she's goin' somewhere, it don't matter to her either way
Siempre y cuando esté yendo a alguna parte, sea como sea no le importa
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Todo el mundo dice que está soñando
Call her crazy for believin'
La llaman loca por creer
Sometimes, all you really need is
A veces, todo lo que necesitas en realidad son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólares y un Jesús en el salpicadero
Everybody says she's dreamin'
Todo el mundo dice que está soñando
Crazy for believin'
Loca por creer
But all you really need is
Pero todo lo que necesita en realidad son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólares y un Jesús en el salpicadero
She's leavin'
Ella se va
Chasin' down the taste of freedom
Persiguiendo el sabor de la libertad
Sometimes, all you really need is
A veces, todo lo que en realidad necesitas son
Fifty dollars and a dashboard Jesus
Cincuenta dólare y un Jesús en el salpicadero
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, sí, sí, sí
isabel barrera
I heard this song when I first separated from my husband of 15 years, he physically emotionally abused me for years, when I finally grew strong I said goodbye, boy did he drag my name in the mud told everyone the ugliest lies. This song made me feel validated in my choice to leave and help me cope.