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.
Rebound
Drew Baldridge Lyrics
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You think I'm here for you
Got a history of lenience
Of letting you do what you do
My friend done called and said you be calling
Soon as I hung up my phone was ringin'
With your number that I deleted
A mistake I ain't repeat'n
Now that he's gone
You wanna get in my car
Wanna steal my sheets
Go a little too far
You're wrong if you think you can dip out like ya did, say you're over him
Kissin' ya kissin' ya
So you want me kissin' ya huggin' ya lovin' ya
Well baby I ain't trippin' over all the words that your throwin' out
I ain't your rebound
Don't you think we could it feels so good
Baby we should
Your playing it cool
With the sweet talk on your lips
But I ain't a fool nah
Ya I know what this is
Now that he's gone
You wanna get in my car
Wanna steal my sheets
Go a little too far
You're wrong if you think you can dip out like ya did
Say you're over him
Kissin' ya kissin' ya
So you want me kissin' ya huggin' ya lovin' ya
Well baby I ain't trippin' over all the words that your throwin' out
I ain't your rebound
See what it means to do you tonight
I ain't your rebound
I hope that you move on but I ain't your ride
Ain't your bounce back, go back
To keep him off your mind, no
'Cause now that he's gone
You wanna get in my car
Wanna steal my sheets
Go a little too far
You're wrong if you think you can dip out like ya did, say you're over him
Kissin' ya kissin' ya
So you want me kissin' ya huggin' ya lovin' ya
Well baby I ain't trippin' over all the words that your throwing out
I ain't your rebound
Don't you think we could
It feels so good
Baby we should
I ain't your rebound
Baby don't you miss the taste of my kiss I know you want this
I ain't your rebound (just give me one night let me show you why it's different this time)
I ain't your rebound
In "Rebound," Drew Baldridge sings about a former flame who comes back around once her current relationship ends. The singer expresses that he notices that she wants him, but he won't be her rebound. He's not going to let her come back into his life just because things didn't work out with someone else. Even though she tries to seduce him, he's not interested in being used. The singer is not fooled by their former partner's motives and is not going to let them back in so easily.
The lyrics of this song highlight the common situation of someone only returning to an old flame out of convenience or as a rebound, rather than a genuine interest in getting back together. The singer is clearly hurt and frustrated by their former partner's actions and knows that they deserve better than to be used for comfort. Overall, the song promotes self-respect and encourages listeners to value their own worth, rather than settling for someone who only wants them when it's easy or convenient.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh how convenient
You are assuming that I am here for you conveniently.
You think I'm here for you
You assume that you can use me to get over your previous relationship.
Got a history of lenience
I have let you get away with this type of behavior in the past.
Of letting you do what you do
I have allowed you to treat me as a rebound in the past.
My friend done called and said you be calling
I heard from a friend that you were trying to contact me.
Soon as I hung up my phone was ringin'
As soon as I ended the call, you called me.
With your number that I deleted
I previously deleted your contact information to prevent this from happening.
A mistake I ain't repeat'n
I won't make the mistake of letting you use me again.
Now that he's gone
Now that your previous relationship has ended.
You wanna get in my car
You want to use me as a means of transportation.
Wanna steal my sheets
You are trying to use me for physical comfort.
Go a little too far
You are pushing boundaries and getting too close.
You're wrong if you think you can dip out like ya did, say you're over him
You can't just use me and then leave when you are over your previous relationship.
Kissin' ya kissin' ya
You are trying to manipulate me with affection.
So you want me kissin' ya huggin' ya lovin' ya
You want me to be physically and emotionally intimate with you.
Well baby I ain't trippin' over all the words that your throwin' out
I am not fooled by your sweet talk.
I ain't your rebound
I won't be used as a rebound again.
Don't you think we could it feels so good
You are trying to convince me that being a rebound could be enjoyable.
Baby we should
You want to use me for a rebound relationship.
Your playing it cool
You are acting nonchalant about the situation.
With the sweet talk on your lips
You are using affectionate words to manipulate me.
But I ain't a fool nah
I am not gullible or easily manipulated.
Ya I know what this is
I am aware of your intentions.
See what it means to do you tonight
Understand what it means to choose yourself tonight.
I hope that you move on but I ain't your ride
I wish you the best but won't be used as a means to an end.
Ain't your bounce back, go back
I am not a rebound and don't want to go backward in our relationship.
To keep him off your mind, no
I won't help you forget your ex by being your rebound.
Baby don't you miss the taste of my kiss I know you want this
You are trying to remind me of our previous physical intimacy to manipulate me.
I ain't your rebound (just give me one night let me show you why it's different this time)
I won't be used as a rebound again and won't change my mind by one night.
I ain't your rebound
I won't be used as a rebound again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DREW BALDRIDGE, SIMONE SIMONTON, EMILY LYNN WEISBAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Oh how convenient
You think I'm here for you
Got a history of lenience
Of letting you do what you do
My friend done called and said you be calling
Soon as I hung up my phone was ringin'
With your number that I deleted
A mistake I ain't repeat'n
Now that he's gone
You wanna get in my car
Wanna steal my sheets
Go a little too far
You're wrong if you think you can dip out like ya did, say you're over him
Kissin' ya kissin' ya
So you want me kissin' ya huggin' ya lovin' ya
Well baby I ain't trippin' over all the words that your throwin' out
I ain't your rebound
Don't you think we could it feels so good
Baby we should
Your playing it cool
With the sweet talk on your lips
But I ain't a fool nah
Ya I know what this is
Now that he's gone
You wanna get in my car
Wanna steal my sheets
Go a little too far
You're wrong if you think you can dip out like ya did
Say you're over him
Kissin' ya kissin' ya
So you want me kissin' ya huggin' ya lovin' ya
Well baby I ain't trippin' over all the words that your throwin' out
I ain't your rebound
See what it means to do you tonight
I ain't your rebound
I hope that you move on but I ain't your ride
Ain't your bounce back, go back
To keep him off your mind, no
'Cause now that he's gone
You wanna get in my car
Wanna steal my sheets
Go a little too far
You're wrong if you think you can dip out like ya did, say you're over him
Kissin' ya kissin' ya
So you want me kissin' ya huggin' ya lovin' ya
Well baby I ain't trippin' over all the words that your throwing out
I ain't your rebound
Don't you think we could
It feels so good
Baby we should
I ain't your rebound
Baby don't you miss the taste of my kiss I know you want this
I ain't your rebound (just give me one night let me show you why it's different this time)
I ain't your rebound
@lisaoeswein14
I need you to re-release this. I swear this is my favorite song I have maybe ever heard. It's 2020 and I am being 100% honest. Love your music!
@drewbaldridge2296
Thank you so much 😊
@rubygibson1196
You Got That Right
@jessicajohnston3503
Sdd
@johnvaughn5658
I can't honestly believe this is 6 years old! Wow time flies and still one of the best songs out there.
@countryradiousa6306
This song is truly one of country music’s best-kept secrets of the past few years. Freaking amazing record. Probably one of my 10 favorite duets of the past decade.
@sallynaifeh
1st time I heard this song I was hooked Drew is an amazing singer, all his songs are so good
@cheyennepulsipher5448
Can't stop hitting the repeat button. This is so amazing! New favorite song
@drewbaldridge2296
Thank you so much for your support
@brittanyhall7750
I love this so much. It really claws at the heart. You can feel his frustration and heart break at her hurtful ways. Really captures a lot of emotions