Barefoot Blue Jean Night
Jake Owen Lyrics


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A full moon shinin' bright
Edge of the water, we were feelin' alright
Back down a country road
The girls are always hot and the beer is ice cold

Cadillac, horns on the hood
My buddy Frankie had his dad hook him up good
Girls smile when we roll by
They hop in the back and we cruise to the river side

(Whoa-oh)
Never gonna grow up (whoa-oh)
Never gonna slow down (whoa-oh)
We were shinin' like lighters in the dark
In the middle of a rock show (whoa-oh)
We were doin' it right (whoa-oh)
We were comin' alive (whoa-oh)
Yeah, caught up in a southern summer
Barefoot, blue jean night

Blue eyes and auburn hair
Sittin' lookin' pretty by the fire in a lawn chair
New to town and new to me
Her ruby red lips was sippin' on sweet tea
Shot me a look like a shootin' star
So, I grabbed a beer and my ol' guitar
Then we sat around 'til the break of dawn
Howlin' and singin' our favorite song

(Whoa-oh)
Never gonna grow up (whoa-oh)
Never gonna slow down (whoa-oh)
We were shinin' like lighters in the dark
In the middle of a rock show (whoa-oh)
We were doin' it right (whoa-oh)
We were comin' alive (whoa-oh)
Yeah, caught up in a southern summer
Barefoot, blue jean night

Whoa-oh, never gonna grow up, ha
Never gonna slow down
We were shinin' like lighters in the dark
In the middle of a rock show (whoa-oh)
We were doin' it right (whoa-oh)
We were comin' alive (whoa-oh)
Yeah, caught in a southern summer
Barefoot, blue jean night

(Whoa-oh)
A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh)
A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh)
A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh)
(whoa-oh) (whoa-oh)
A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh)
(whoa-oh) (whoa-oh)
Oh, it's a barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh)
A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh)




(whoa-oh) (whoa-oh)
A barefoot, blue jean night

Overall Meaning

Jake Owen's song "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" is a tribute to a southern summer night of youthful fun with friends, music, and romance. The lyrics describe a group of friends cruising down a country road in a Cadillac, enjoying ice-cold beer and the company of beautiful girls. The scene is set against the backdrop of a full moon shining bright and the edge of the water, creating a sense of nostalgia for a carefree life full of adventure and excitement. The singer then meets a girl with blue eyes and auburn hair, who looks pretty by the fire in a lawn chair. They hit it off, sharing a connection fueled by music and sweet tea. They spend the night howlin' and singing their favorite song around the fire, captured in the moment and free from the worries of growing up.


The lyrics symbolize the joy and freedom of youth, where there is no pressure to grow old or take on adult responsibilities. Rather, the focus is on living in the moment, making memories with friends, and falling in love. The singer's memories of that particular summer night are vivid and vibrant, and he never wants to forget that feeling of being "caught up in a southern summer."


Line by Line Meaning

A full moon shinin' bright
The moon was shining bright in the night sky.


Edge of the water, we were feelin' alright
We were by the water's edge and feeling good.


Back down a country road
We were driving on a rural road.


The girls are always hot and the beer is ice cold
The local girls are attractive and the beer is refreshing.


Cadillac, horns on the hood
We were driving in a Cadillac with decorative horns on the hood.


My buddy Frankie had his dad hook him up good
Frankie's dad helped him get the car.


Girls smile when we roll by
The girls smile at us as we drive past them.


They hop in the back and we cruise to the river side
The girls get in the back of the car and we drive to the riverside.


(Whoa-oh) Never gonna grow up (whoa-oh) Never gonna slow down (whoa-oh) We were shinin' like lighters in the dark In the middle of a rock show (whoa-oh) We were doin' it right (whoa-oh) We were comin' alive (whoa-oh) Yeah, caught up in a southern summer Barefoot, blue jean night
We'll never grow old or slow down. We were having a great time, shining like lighters in the dark, and feeling alive during a rock show. We were relishing the essence of a southern summer night, dressed casually in blue jeans and bare feet.


Blue eyes and auburn hair Sittin' lookin' pretty by the fire in a lawn chair New to town and new to me Her ruby red lips was sippin' on sweet tea Shot me a look like a shootin' star So, I grabbed a beer and my ol' guitar Then we sat around 'til the break of dawn Howlin' and singin' our favorite song
I saw a woman with blue eyes and auburn hair sitting in a lawn chair next to a fire. She was new in town and I hadn't met her before. She was sipping on sweet tea and her ruby lips caught my attention. She looked at me and smiled, and I grabbed my guitar and beer. We sat around talking and singing our favorite songs all night.


(Whoa-oh) Never gonna grow up (whoa-oh) Never gonna slow down (whoa-oh) We were shinin' like lighters in the dark In the middle of a rock show (whoa-oh) We were doin' it right (whoa-oh) We were comin' alive (whoa-oh) Yeah, caught up in a southern summer Barefoot, blue jean night
We'll never grow old or slow down. We were having a great time, shining like lighters in the dark, and feeling alive during a rock show. We were relishing the essence of a southern summer night, dressed casually in blue jeans and bare feet.


A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh) A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh) A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh) (whoa-oh) (whoa-oh) A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh) (whoa-oh) (whoa-oh) Oh, it's a barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh) A barefoot, blue jean night (whoa-oh) (whoa-oh) (whoa-oh) A barefoot, blue jean night
We were enjoying a casual, relaxed night in blue jeans and bare feet.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dylan Y. Altman, Eric Paslay, Terrance Lee Sawchuk

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Comments from YouTube:

@francobaschetti

One of the best anthems in modern country music yet this song is so lowkey I love that

@quintonlewis6911

When I sing along makes it feel like there is no worries! Then the song ends and the world comes back... LOVE the song!

@thicbins

Jake Owen is so underrated... he is one of my favorite country singers ❤️

@ArthurMorganthesecond

Mine is Luke Bryan but this specific song by Chris Owen is the bomb!

@yuris3599

I like country cause of him <3

@missmew3499

He's very easy on the eyes as well 🔥🔥👍👍😎😎

@monir9696

@@ArthurMorganthesecond Its Jake

@camillaholst7321

Also mine!! ❤

@MrIveyIsBonkers

An absolute classic. Didn't care for it much back then but I've warmed up to this song since then. It's very pleasant.

@MrIveyIsBonkers

@@officialjakeowenmusic How dumb do you think I am?

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