The tall blonde songstress's self-titled album, 'Faith, ' sold four million copies worldwide. The album featured her hit single 'This Kiss, ' which topped the charts for three straight weeks and became her first crossover success, hitting number five on the pop charts. The album also featured 'Let Me Go, ' for which Faith received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Female Country Vocal.
The Come Home Songfacts says that Come Home, Faith Hill's first song to be heard from her seventh studio album was penned by Ryan Tedder about a soldier friend of his who was serving overseas. Hill debuted the song on the CMA Awards on November 9, 2011 and it was made available for download shortly afterwards.
American Heart, the first official single from Faith Hill's seventh studio album was written by Jonathan Singleton and Jim Beavers and tells the story of a woman whom survives her struggles by her faith in the American dream. "It bleeds, it scars, but it shines when times get hard," sings Hill, "you can't break an American heart." The song was released to country radio, for airplay on October 1, 2012. (American Heart Songfacts)
Mississippi Girl
Faith Hill Lyrics
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Well, it's a long way from Star, Mississippi
To the big stage I'm singing on tonight
And sometimes the butterflies still get me
When I'm in the spotlight
And some people seem to think that I've changed
But in my soul, I know that I'm the same way
That I've really always been
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
I still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around the world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi girl
Woo!
Well, I spent a few weeks in California
They put my face on the big movie screen
But that don't mean I've forgotten where I came from
That's just me chasing dreams
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
I still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around the world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi girl
Woo!
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
Still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around this world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi, girl
Mississippi girl!
Oh oh
Mississippi girl!
Mississippi girl!
Yeah, yeah, oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mississippi girl!
Na,
Na
Faith Hill's song "Mississippi Girl" is a tribute to her roots and her upbringing. The lyrics speak about her journey from her small hometown of Star, Mississippi to the grand stage of her singing career. She states that sometimes the butterflies of being in the spotlight still get to her, but she reminds everyone that despite her fame, she is still the same Mississippi girl she has always been. She hasn't let the fame get to her head and she still enjoys the simple things in life like wearing her ball cap and piggyback riding her kids.
The song conveys a message of staying true to oneself and never forgetting about one's roots. Hill's success has not made her forget where she comes from, and it is evident in the lyrics that she is proud of her Mississippi heritage. She speaks to the idea that just because someone has become famous, it does not mean that they have to change who they are. The song is an inspiration to anyone who is pursuing their dreams and reminds them to stay true to themselves as they chase them.
Overall, "Mississippi Girl" is a feel-good, uplifting country song that celebrates where Hill came from, and the person she has become. It speaks to the idea that no matter where someone may be in their life, it is important to remember where they came from and stay true to themselves
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's a long way from Star, Mississippi
Coming from a small town in Mississippi, I've really come a long way
To the big stage I'm singing on tonight
I've achieved my dreams, now I'm performing on a big stage
And sometimes the butterflies still get me
Despite all the fame, I still get nervous before a show
When I'm in the spotlight
I can't help but feel the energy from the crowd once I'm in the spotlight
And some people seem to think that I've changed
People sometimes assume I've changed because of my fame
That I'm different than I was back then
They think I've become someone else, someone I never was
But in my soul, I know that I'm the same way
I'm still the same person, nothing has changed about me
That I've really always been
My true self has always been there
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Despite my success, I still hold true to my Mississippi roots
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Just because people know me now doesn't mean I've changed
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
I'm not letting fame get to my head, I'm still humble
I still like wearing my old ball cap
I still enjoy the simple things, like my favorite ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
I still prioritize spending time with my family and enjoying moments with them
They might know me all around the world
Despite my roots, people all over the world know my name
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi girl
But at the end of the day, I'm still a girl from Mississippi
Well, I spent a few weeks in California
I've had some cool experiences and traveled to different places for my career
They put my face on the big movie screen
I've even had my face shown on a huge movie screen
But that don't mean I've forgotten where I came from
Despite my accomplishments, I still remember where I started
That's just me chasing dreams
I'm just pursuing my passions and chasing my dreams
Mississippi girl!
I'm a proud girl from Mississippi
Oh oh
Na,
Na
Na
Na
Mississippi girl!
My roots will always be a part of who I am
Mississippi girl!
Yeah, yeah, oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mississippi girl!
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JOHN D. RICH, ADAM SHOENFELD
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Eva Martinez-Garza
Yeah
Well, it's a long way from Star, Mississippi
To the big stage I'm singing on tonight
And sometimes the butterflies still get me
When I'm in the spotlight
And some people seem to think that I've changed
That I'm different than I was back then
But in my soul, I know that I'm the same way
That I've really always been
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
I still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around the world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi girl
Woo!
Well, I spent a few weeks in California
They put my face on the big movie screen
But that don't mean I've forgotten where I came from
That's just me chasing dreams
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
I still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around the world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi girl
Woo!
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
Still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around this world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi, girl
Mississippi girl!
Oh oh
Mississippi girl!
Mississippi girl!
Yeah, yeah, oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mississippi girl!
Na,
Na
D. Angel
Well, it's a long way from Star, Mississippi
To the big stage I'm singing on tonight
And sometimes the butterflies still get me
When I'm in the spotlight
And some people seem to think that I've changed
That I'm different than I was back then
But in my soul, I know that I'm the same way
That I've really always been
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
I still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around the world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi girl
Woo!
Well, I spent a few weeks in California
They put my face on the big movie screen
But that don't mean I've forgotten where I came from
That's just me chasing dreams
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
I still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around the world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi girl
Woo!
'Cause a Mississippi girl don't change her ways
Just 'cause everybody knows her name
Ain't big headed from a little bit of fame
Still like wearing my old ball cap
Riding my kids around piggy back
They might know me all around this world
But, y'all, I'm still a Mississippi, girl
Mississippi girl!
Oh oh
Mississippi girl!
Mississippi girl!
Yeah, yeah, oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mississippi girl!
Na,
Na
Viktor
Here after listening to an interview with John Rich and the inspiration for writing this song. It's very fitting! Good job to them both for staying true.
Rebekah Tyler
Me too haha!
Ron Douglas
Same here! Love the meaning of this song now.
Leah Hartenberger
SAME :)
Annalee Plumb
Same!
Jim Smithson
Ditto
Cummins Real power
My absolute favorite song from Faith Hill. Just a great song and great singer.
Cam The Man
Mine too
Useful idiom
John Rich from Big & Rich wrote this song for Faith.
Race Alexander
Yeah it has a great backstory. She and Tim were touring with Big & Rich, and she told John that she wanted him to write a song that only she could sing. After hanging out with her awhile on tour, he got to know her better and was inspired to write this to describe how she acted behind the scenes.