Backroad
Corey Smith Lyrics


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I've been down this road before.
It's like the back side of my hand.
And there ain't nothing up ahead
The cow pasture and timberland.
So don't you worry baby I'm gonna take it nice and slow.
I'll keep a tight grip on the steering wheel and my eyes on the road.

Just this one time,
I promise I won't ask again.
It'll be our little secret,
Honey I won't tell a soul
And if I see somebody coming I'll be sure to let you know.
Everybody does it, don't you be ashamed.
We'll still make the movie, we'll just be a little late.

Let me love you on a backroad.
Let's make a wreckless memory.
There ain't a house within ten miles of here, no.
So nobody's gonna see.
Take your seatbelt off and climb on over here girl,
Leave the driving up to me.

If we get too hot and heavy there's a place where we could go.
Down this worn out huntin’ trail a half mile off the road.
And we might not make it back there in this little two wheel drive.
But judging by the way you're kissing me it's at least worth a try.

I'll turn this Mustang into an F250 4x4.
And if they catch us back there we'll probably go to jail.
But I'd clear out my bank account and I’d gladly pay the bail.
And I promise I'll still love ya, and maybe even more.
I won't think bad about ya girl, I know you're not a oh Lord.

Let me love you on a backroad.
Let's make a wreckless memory.
There ain't a house within ten miles of here, no.
So nobody's gonna see.
Take your seatbelt off and climb on over here girl,
Leave the driving up to me.

I'm rock hard, you're so hot.
I think I'm turning blue.
Come on baby please, you know I'd do the same for you.

Let me love you on a backroad.
Let's make a wreckless memory.
There ain't a house within ten miles of here, no.
So nobody's gonna see.





Take your seatbelt off, get a little comfortable, and leave the driving up
To me

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Corey Smith's song Backroad, the singer uses charming words to convince his partner to do something they both know is not right. He tells her that he knows the back road in and out, and there is nothing to be afraid of, so she should relax and allow him to take her on a slow ride. He assures her that the deed they're about to do will be their little secret, and if he sees anybody coming, he will let her know. He tries to make her feel less guilty by telling her that everybody does it and no one should be ashamed of it.


The singer's seductive advances intensify as the song progresses. He tells her to take off her seat belt and climb over to his side leaving the driving to him. He takes her to a secluded spot where nobody can see them, and he promises to love her more afterward. Despite the risks of being caught, including possible incarceration, he'd clear his bank accounts and pay any bail needed. In the end, the singer wins his partner over with his words of love, and they both engage in some reckless behavior, all while he sings sweet nothings in her ear.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been down this road before.
I am very familiar with this area and have traveled this route previously.


It's like the back side of my hand.
This route has become so familiar to me that I know it like the back of my hand.


And there ain't nothing up ahead
There is nothing of interest or significance that lies ahead on this road.


The cow pasture and timberland.
The scenery along this route consists mainly of cow pastures and wooded areas.


So don't you worry baby I'm gonna take it nice and slow.
I reassure you, my dear, that I will proceed cautiously and deliberately along this road.


I'll keep a tight grip on the steering wheel and my eyes on the road.
I will remain focused on my driving and maintain a firm hold on the steering wheel.


Just this one time,
Although I have asked before, this is the only time I will ask you to do this with me.


I promise I won't ask again.
I give you my word that I will not ask you to do this again in the future.


It'll be our little secret,
No one else will know about what we're doing together.


Honey I won't tell a soul
I will not share what we've done with anyone else.


And if I see somebody coming I'll be sure to let you know.
If I see anyone nearby, I will give you a warning.


Everybody does it, don't you be ashamed.
This is something that many people do, so you should not feel ashamed or embarrassed.


We'll still make the movie, we'll just be a little late.
We will still make the film that we had planned, but we will need to start a little later than we'd originally intended.


Let me love you on a backroad.
I want to be intimate with you in a secluded area.


Let's make a wreckless memory.
Let's create a memory that will be exciting and unforgettable.


There ain't a house within ten miles of here, no.
We are far from any residential areas, so there is no risk of being observed.


So nobody's gonna see.
No one will know what we are doing out here.


Take your seatbelt off and climb on over here girl,
I want you to remove your seatbelt and come sit beside me.


Leave the driving up to me.
I will handle the driving while we are out here.


If we get too hot and heavy there's a place where we could go.
If things get too intense between us, we have a place we can escape to.


Down this worn out huntin’ trail a half mile off the road.
There is a hunting path that is somewhat beaten down and sits half a mile away from the road.


And we might not make it back there in this little two wheel drive.
It is possible that our vehicle might not be suited for driving on the rough terrain.


But judging by the way you're kissing me it's at least worth a try.
Based on how you're kissing me, I believe that it is worth taking the risk.


I'll turn this Mustang into an F250 4x4.
I am confident in my ability to make our car more suitable for off-roading.


And if they catch us back there we'll probably go to jail.
If we are discovered engaged in this activity in this area, there is a significant likelihood that we will be incarcerated.


But I'd clear out my bank account and I’d gladly pay the bail.
I am willing to use all the money I have to bail us out if anything goes wrong.


And I promise I'll still love ya, and maybe even more.
I will still care for you deeply, and perhaps my feelings for you will grow stronger through this shared experience.


I won't think bad about ya girl, I know you're not a oh Lord.
I will not judge you harshly, my dear, because I know you are not a bad person.


I'm rock hard, you're so hot.
I am extremely aroused, and you are very attractive.


I think I'm turning blue.
I am so aroused that I feel like I'm losing consciousness.


Come on baby please, you know I'd do the same for you.
I am pleading with you to participate in this activity, assuring you that I would reciprocate if you wanted me to.


Take your seatbelt off, get a little comfortable, and leave the driving up to me.
Relax, remove your seatbelt, and let me do the driving.




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Comments from YouTube:

Joshua Bolin

Love this song not even what it talks about but just the beat

Mama Bear

Been there and done this with a boy from UGA and then married him. GO DAWGS!

Rodney Rogers

My favorite song of yours

lynzie burroughs

I will do this

Heinz Whatley

Every dog has his day

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