As a 12-year-old Drew Baldridge and his buddy rolled his father’s Old MGB i… Read Full Bio ↴As a 12-year-old Drew Baldridge and his buddy rolled his father’s Old MGB in front of the derby crowd because the car wouldn’t even start, the youngster was already a seasoned performer. The duo went on to perform a stellar rendition of “Greased Lightning” with his buddy in the back of the car, fake cigarette in mouth, sliding down the front of the car, and with detailed choreography to match the racy lyrics. You could say it was quite salacious for the small town of Patoka, IL, population 600.

This memory only marks one of the upbeat mid-westerner’s childhood performances. “I’ve loved performing from a very early age. I performed to “Thriller” and “Men in Black” at my elementary school talent show. My mom would make up choreography to go along with the songs. It was great,” recalls Baldridge. “I would take to the dance floor at wedding reception even if no one was dancing just to be able to perform in front of people. That’s when I learned how to win over a crowd. They would all be applauding by the end of the song,” says Drew with a smile.

Standing at 6’1", Drew grew up playing basketball and baseball, but would perform the “National Anthem” at all his games. “The high school I went to was too small for a band, but no one thought anything of me being a jock and a singer. I used any and every outlet I could to share my passion with others. The openly Christian teenager joined a quartet at church singing bass while his father sang tenor. Later on he began playing acoustic gigs at a nearby bar on Saturday nights. “My Dad stood by me and my preacher told me Jesus didn’t just preach in church, and I could be that light through my music.”

“It made perfect sense to become a country artist. I like to tell stories, and singing about where I come from,” explains Baldridge. He recalls his father buying a Dodge Intrepid when he was five years old and the owner threw in a cassette tape with the deal. “Alabama’s ‘Born Country’ was the first country song I fell in love with. We played that cassette over and over. The song rang true to me because my grandpa’s childhood home was just down the road, where the house that his father built by hand still stands.” Four generations of Baldridge’s family have lived and farmed that land in rural Illinois.

“If you have to describe my music in 3 words, I would have to say it’s fun, real, and positive,” says the singer/songwriter. “I love what Keith Urban says about creating music; ‘We don’t make music to impress, but to inspire.’ I truly believe that you know.” One of his favorite songs he recently worked on is “God’s Front Porch,” which was released on Easter of this year and is featured on Crossing County Lines Vol. II. “What a blessing it would be to be in the presence of the Lord on his front porch.”

In 2013, Drew signed with THiS Music, joining the ranks of Nashville’s most prominent and prolific songwriters. He went on to release his debut EP, All Good and his singles “BYOB” and “She’s Taken” became Midwestern radio staples. His new music project, Crossing County Lines is being released in three installments throughout 2015. The first volume was released this past December and debuted at #15 on the iTunes Country Chart. CCL Vol. II released April 7.

Known as much as a performer as a singer, Drew brings a rousing, energy-packed show to every opening or headlining date. “I am so very excited for my fans and future fans to hear my song ‘Dance With Ya.’ I went into the songwriting session with this melody in my head, and I said I want something that I could dance to. That’s what we created,” says Baldridge. The tune features a horn section, hypnotic chorus and topped off with Drew’s signature dance moves, “Dance With Ya” is destined to be a crowd-pleaser.

“I want to build my career the way Eric Church built his. He has an incredible fan base that he gained out on the road, which is similar to what we are doing. “Team work makes the dream work’ is the motto me and my band go by.” Catch up-and-comer Drew Baldridge and his band on the road in a city near you.

Love on Your Body
Drew Baldridge Lyrics

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Oh oh oh

Headband looking all hippie chick
Cold can on the house
You get all the guys, all the time
Asking what you doing tonight
From the dj to the bouncer outside

Everybody wanna get your number
See you calling at 2 am
Wanna crawl underneath your covers
Cover you in fingerprints
Everybody wanna be with you
And I'm the man, I'm the man
That gets to
Love on your body
Mess that hair up
Take off your t-shirt
Love on your body
Wreck that make up
Talk about a party
When I love on your body, body

Ooh ooh ooh

I like how you look innocent
Then tie a knot in a cherry stem
With your tongue when you done
With your last coke and rum
Your kissin me wild
And I'm glad I'm the one
Cause

Everybody wanna get your number
See you calling at 2 am
Wanna crawl underneath your covers
Cover you in fingerprints
Everybody wanna be with you
And I'm the man, I'm the man
That gets to
Love on your body
Mess that hair up
Take off your t-shirt
Love on your body
Wreck that make up
Talk about a party
When I love on your body, body

Ooh ooh ooh
Whoa

Everybody wanna get your number
See you calling at 2 am
Wanna crawl underneath your covers
Cover you in fingerprints
Everybody wanna be with you
And I'm the man, I'm the man
That gets to
Love on your body
Mess that hair up
Take off your t-shirt
Love on your body
Wreck that make up

Talk about a party
When I love on your body, body

Overall Meaning

The song "Love on Your Body" by Drew Baldridge is a playful and flirtatious anthem about the singer's love interest who is extremely magnetic and alluring. The verse talks about this girl who is effortlessly cool with her hippie headband and casually drinking a cold can. She is the center of attention and everyone wants to be with her. However, the chorus turns the tables to show that despite all the other suitors, Drew is the one who gets to "love on her body." The lyrics describe a possible intimate moment where Drew gets to mess up her hair, take off her t-shirt, and have fun with her. He acknowledges that everyone wants to be with her, but he is fortunate enough to be the one who gets to cherish her physique.

The song speaks volumes about the power of attraction and how it can make one feel desired and wanted. The lyrics are playful and suggestive, painting a picture of a steamy moment. The verses give an insight into how the girl's charm and charisma will make men go to great lengths to be with her. While the chorus is about a specific person that Drew is lucky to be with, it is a general theme to get lost in the moment and enjoy someone's company.

Line by Line Meaning

Headband looking all hippie chick
You are wearing a headband that reminds me of the hippie movement.

Cold can on the house
You have been provided with a complimentary cold beverage.

You get all the guys, all the time
Men are always interested in you.

Asking what you doing tonight
The men are trying to find out if you are available to spend time with them later.

From the dj to the bouncer outside
Even the DJ and the bouncer are interested in you.

Everybody wanna get your number
Everyone wants your phone number so they can try to pursue a relationship with you.

See you calling at 2 am
Some people are even hoping that you will call them late at night.

Wanna crawl underneath your covers
People are hoping to get intimate with you and sleep alongside you.

Cover you in fingerprints
They want to touch every inch of your body and leave physical evidence of their desire.

Everybody wanna be with you
Everyone is attracted to you and desires to spend time with you.

And I'm the man, I'm the man That gets to
Out of all the people who want to be with you, I have been chosen to be that lucky person.

Love on your body
I will express my love for you physically by touching you all over.

Mess that hair up
I will playfully run my hands through your hair and dishevel it.

Take off your t-shirt
I will help you undress and prepare for physical intimacy.

Wreck that make up
Our physical contact will be so intense that your make-up may run or smudge.

Talk about a party When I love on your body, body
Our physical intimacy will be so amazing that we will talk about it like it was a wild party.

I like how you look innocent
I am drawn to your appearance of innocence and purity.

Then tie a knot in a cherry stem With your tongue when you done With your last coke and rum
You have a talent for tying a knot in a cherry stem with your mouth and tongue, which I find attractive and alluring. I also appreciate that you can let loose and party with a drink in your hand.

Your kissin me wild And I'm glad I'm the one
Your kisses are passionate and intense, and I feel honored to be the one receiving them.

Ooh ooh ooh
This is an exclamation of excitement or pleasure.

Whoa
This is an exclamation of surprise or excitement

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DREW BALDRIDGE, MONTY RUSS CRISWELL, TIM NICHOLS

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