Before the duo's foundation, Mooney was a solo artist on T-Pain's Nappy Boy Entertainment label, and Smyers was a member of a group called Bonaventure as well as a previous member of the band Transition on Floodgate Records label.
The duo performed on The Ellen Show performing 19 You + Me in 2014. The duo made their Grand Ole Opry debut February 1, 2014. They also received a 2014 Academy of Country Music Awards Vocal Duo of the Year nomination. Dan + Shay was the opening act for Hunter Hayes on his We're Not Invisible Tour, which began in March 2014. Dan + Shay will open up for Blake Shelton on the 2014 leg of his Ten Times Crazier Tour. The tour will begin in June 2014.
Road Trippin'
Dan + Shay Lyrics
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I been thinkin', yeah
It's been a while since we got out of town
So whatcha thinkin', yeah?
If you're ready I can come over right now
You call the girls, I call the boys we'll pack it up and drive
Anywhere you wanna go we'll go there tonight
Are you ready?
You know I'm ready Let's ride
Road trippin', summertime livin' with your hands out kissin' the wind
Yeah, let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again
Stuck a little somethin in my old back pocket, break it out later if you like that
When the sun's dippin, we'll start to start sippin'
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin'
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin', oh
We'll hit the river, yeah
Skinny-dipping jumpin' off the rocks
Out to the ocean, yeah
Put a blanket down under the boardwalk and kick it
We'll live it up and throw it down with all of our best friends
We'll drop the top, and hit the spot where summer never ends
'Cause the good time and the peace of mind and just around the bend
Are you ready?
You know I'm ready for
Road trippin', summertime livin' with your hands out kissin' the wind
Yeah, let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again
Stuck a little somethin in my old back pocket, break it out later if you like that
When the sun's dippin, we'll start to start sippin'
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin'
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin', oh
And when the sun comes up
And it feels like this is the end
We can do it all over, over again
Road trippin', summertime livin' with your hands out kissin' the wind
Yeah, let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again, yeah
Road trippin', summertime livin' with your hands out kissin' the wind
Yeah, let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again (yeah, you know we're at it again)
Stuck a little somethin in my old back pocket, break it out later if you like that
When the sun's dippin, we'll start to start sippin'
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin'
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin', oh
Here we go, baby
Yeah we're road trippin' and that's how we do it
I'ma rack the backpack and pass one to you
Oh, that's the way we do it, baby
Road, road, road, road trippin'
The song "Road Trippin'" by Dan + Shay is all about going on a spontaneous and adventurous road trip with friends or a loved one. The lyrics portray the excitement of escaping from the daily grind and hitting the open road. The song starts with the suggestion of a road trip, and the singer asks their partner if they're ready to leave town. They decide to call their friends and pack up the car to go wherever the wind takes them.
The lyrics also vividly describe the experiences they'll have on the journey, including jumping off rocks into a river, spending time at the ocean, and even skinny-dipping. The chorus is an invitation to live in the moment and enjoy the ride, with the radio blasting and the wind blowing through their hair. They suggest sticking something in their back pocket to break out later, perhaps a little something to enhance the fun.
The lyrics celebrate the joys of living life to the fullest and taking advantage of every opportunity for adventure. The final lines express a desire to do it all over again, recapturing the magic of the trip and reliving the memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin'
The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the excitement and anticipation for a road trip.
I been thinkin', yeah
The singer has been pondering the idea of going on a road trip.
It's been a while since we got out of town
The singer and the person they are talking to haven't gone on a trip in a long time.
So whatcha thinkin', yeah?
The artist is asking the other person what they think about going on a road trip.
If you're ready I can come over right now
The artist is eager to start the road trip right away if the other person is ready.
You call the girls, I call the boys we'll pack it up and drive
The singer is planning on inviting their friends to come on the road trip and they will all pack up and drive together.
Anywhere you wanna go we'll go there tonight
The singer is giving the other person the freedom to choose where they want to go on the road trip and they will leave tonight.
We're fitful in the backseat, the cops come we'll hide
The artist and their friends are willing to be a little reckless and hide from the police if necessary.
Are you ready?
The artist is checking with the other person to see if they are ready to go on the road trip.
You know I'm ready Let's ride
The other person confirms that they are ready and the artist is excited to start the trip.
We'll hit the river, yeah
The group plans to visit a river on the road trip.
Skinny-dipping jumpin' off the rocks
The group plans to go skinny-dipping in the river and jump off rocks.
Out to the ocean, yeah
The group also plans to visit the ocean on the road trip.
Put a blanket down under the boardwalk and kick it
The group plans to relax and enjoy themselves under the boardwalk at the beach.
We'll live it up and throw it down with all of our best friends
The group plans to have a lot of fun with all of their closest friends on the road trip.
We'll drop the top, and hit the spot where summer never ends
The group plans to drive with the top down and visit a place where summer activities are popular all year long.
'Cause the good time and the peace of mind and just around the bend
The group is excited to experience good times and find peace of mind on the road trip, which they believe is just around the corner.
And when the sun comes up, and it feels like this is the end
When the trip is coming to a close and the sun is rising, the group realizes that their time together is almost over.
We can do it all over, over again
The group is ready to do it all over again and start planning their next road trip.
Yeah we're road trippin' and that's how we do it
The group loves going on road trips and this is their preferred way of vacationing.
Oh, that's the way we do it, baby
The singer is singing about the joy and excitement that comes with road tripping, and this is their preferred way of enjoying life.
Road, road, road, road trippin'
The repetition of the phrase serves as a cheerful and lively conclusion to the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON, SHAY MOONEY, DAN SMYERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheKlacroix96
Road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin'.
I been thinkin, yeah
It's been a while since we got out of town.
So whatcha thinkin, yeah
If you're ready I can come over right now.
You call the girls, I call the boys we'll pack it up and drive,
Anywhere you wanna go we'll go there tonight.
We're fitful in the backseat, the cops come we'll hide.
Are you ready? You know I'm ready. Let's ride.
Road trippin', summer time livin with your hands out kissin' the wind.
Yeah let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again.
Stuck a little somethin in my old back pocket, break it out later if you like that.
When the sun's dippin, we'll start to start sippin'.
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin' [x2]
We'll hit the river, yeah.
Skinny dipping jumpin' off the rocks.
Out to the ocean, yeah.
Put a blanket down under the Boardwalk and kick it.
We'll live it up and throw it down with all of our best friends,
We'll drop the top, and hit the spot, the song never ends
Cause a good time with a peace of mind and just around the bend.
Are you ready? You know I'm ready. For...
Road trippin', summer time livin with your hands out kissin' the wind.
Yeah let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again.
Stuck a little somethin in my old back pocket, break it out later if you like that.
When the sun's dippin, we'll start to start sippin'.
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin' [x2]
And when the sun comes up, and it feels like this is the end.
We can do it all over, over again.
Road trippin', summer time livin with your hands out kissin' the wind.
Yeah let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again, Yeah.
Road trippin', summer time livin with your hands out kissin' the wind.
Yeah let's roll with it, radio kick it louder we're at it again.
Stuck a little somethin in my old back pocket, break it out later if you like that.
When the sun's dippin, we'll start to start sippin'.
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin' [x2]
Here we go baby
Yeah we're road trippin' and that's how we do it.
Crack the backpack and pass one to you.
Road, road, road, road trippin', trippin', trippin', trippin'...
@xlilylyz8460
In honor of summer 2020 that will never happen😭
@disneylandloco
Oh my gosh.. This is amazing. I feel so bad for people who've never heard of Dan and Shay 😭
@roytrayvilla1165
so right...
@kzafilms3666
Kimberly R I agree!
@daniellemurphy6286
I wll stay baby Troy nikis lough love Danielle Ann Murphy
@jakemasser8490
I never heard Dan and Shay this is the only song i heard on radio
@aniktomsaji5209
True
@markbreiter7479
This song is my summer Jam!!! Gonna be the best summer with my girl :)
@celessmarie9923
This is actually a really adorable comment :)
@user-zl6vm6rl9c
I LOVE YOU GUYS YOU ARE SO POSITIVE-GREETINGS FROM DONBASS-irina