Yeah!
JoeNichols Lyrics
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'Till she climbed down off of them four wheels, yeah, yeah
Soon as that sundress hit the headlights
Every tailgate way out there was like yeah, yeah
She started walking over to me
Like she already knew me
Sat down right beside me
And asked if I was here alone
Like I was nodding right along to a song on the radio
Yeah, yeah
Girl, how could I say no?
Whatever you're drinking, that's what I'm drinking
Girl, you're calling the shots tonight
Whatever you're thinking, that's what I'm thinking
Tell me what you got in mind
So I can say yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)
She brought me a cup and I tried it
A little fruity but she asked if I liked it
So I said yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Then she played me some band on her iPod
Kinda hit me kinda hippie and I thought, naw
But I said yeah, yeah, yeah
She said you wanna take a walk
To the river maybe cool off
She said I know a good spot
And then she took my hand
And I said yeah, yeah
Like I was nodding right along to a song on the radio
Yeah, yeah
Girl, how could I say no?
Whatever you're drinking, that's what I'm drinking
Girl, you're calling the shots tonight
Whatever you're thinking, that's what I'm thinking
Tell me what you got in mind
So I can say yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)
A little later under that full moon
I didn't want the night to end too soon
I said it's getting late, do you need to go?
And she said no
I was like, yeah, yeah,
Like I was nodding right along to a song on the radio
Yeah, yeah,
Girl, if you say so
Whatever you're drinking, that's what I'm drinking
Girl, you're calling the shots tonight
Whatever you're thinking, that's what I'm thinking
Tell me what you got in mind
So I can say yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)
The lyrics of Joe Nichols's song "Yeah" tell the story of a man who is out in a hayfield enjoying a night out, when a woman arrives in a car and steps out in a sundress. Her presence catches the attention of everyone around, and she catches the eye of the man. As she approaches, the two strike up a conversation, and she asks if he is alone. He responds affirmatively, and she proceeds to ask what he's drinking, to which he agrees to drink the same thing as her. They then continue to talk, and as she plays him her music, she suggests they take a walk to the river. The night progresses, and they enjoy each other's company, ultimately deciding to stay together longer. Throughout the song, the man repeats the words "Yeah, yeah," in affirmation of the woman's advances and suggestions.
The song portrays the idea of living in the moment and embracing new experiences. The interaction between the two characters is carefree and spontaneous, yet passionate and romantic. The woman is portrayed as independent and takes control of the situation, which is refreshing to the man who is a recipient of her attention. The repeated phrase of "Yeah, yeah," reflects the man's willingness to follow the woman's lead without question, thus heightening the sense of adventure and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
It was just another night in the hayfield
Joe Nichols is chilling out in a hayfield, doing nothing out of the ordinary
'Till she climbed down off of them four wheels, yeah, yeah
A girl gets down from a vehicle, catching Joe's attention immediately
Soon as that sundress hit the headlights
The girl is wearing a sundress that shines in the headlights of a nearby car, making her look extra attractive
Every tailgate way out there was like yeah, yeah
All the people in trucks, sitting in the back tailgates or on the ground, notice the girl's beauty
She started walking over to me
Like she already knew me
The girl naturally walks over to Joe as if they have already met
Sat down right beside me
And asked if I was here alone
The girl is confident enough to ask Joe if he's alone and willing to start a conversation
And I said yeah, yeah
Like I was nodding right along to a song on the radio
Joe agrees to being alone, responding with a 'yeah' like it's a commonly agreed upon fact, and not wanting to interrupt the flow of their conversation
Girl, how could I say no?
Joe understands the opportunity and the amazing chance he has received by the girl approaching him
Whatever you're drinking, that's what I'm drinking
Girl, you're calling the shots tonight
Whatever you're thinking, that's what I'm thinking
Tell me what you got in mind
So I can say yeah, yeah
Joe will follow the girl's lead, drink what she drinks, and do what she wants him to do, ready to say yes to whatever she has in mind
She brought me a cup and I tried it
A little fruity but she asked if I liked it
So I said yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Joe tries the drink the girl offers him, and, even if it's not his thing, he's willing to just go along with it, again saying 'yeah' to avoid being too picky and to make the girl happy
Then she played me some band on her iPod
Kinda hit me kinda hippie and I thought, naw
But I said yeah, yeah, yeah
Even when the girl plays some music that's not his usual taste, Joe still says 'yeah' and gives the music a chance, because he trusts the girl's taste and wants to make her happy
She said you wanna take a walk
To the river maybe cool off
She said I know a good spot
And then she took my hand
And I said yeah, yeah
The girl leads Joe to the specific coordinates smoothly, and even knows a good spot. Joe complies with her offer to go to the river to cool off, again saying 'yeah' to go along with her plan
Like I was nodding right along to a song on the radio
Girl, how could I say no?
Even though it is getting late, Joe wants to keep hanging out with this girl, feeling as if he's listening to his favorite song on the radio, and wondering why he'd say no to her
Girl, if you say so
Joe is happy to go with the flow and lets the girl take charge like she did all night long
Whatever you're drinking, that's what I'm drinking
Girl, you're calling the shots tonight
Whatever you're thinking, that's what I'm thinking
Tell me what you got in mind
So I can say yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)
Joe's commitment to the girl's choices continues to be unwavering, as she steers the situation.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ASHLEY GORLEY, BRYAN SIMPSON
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@Michael-xv4kg
Even a mellow Country song like this one, lifts my spirits, & gives me more energy, than most pop music songs that were made between 1998 & the present
@searleadmingal2658
Saw him last night! Great concert! This is my favorite and i am so happy he played it!!
@corylemons7242
Honestly this might be one of my top 3 country songs ever. Iβve been playing this song for like a decade now. Never gets old
@PhilipMarcYT
If this is one of your top three Country songs then that indicates your taste in quality music is lacking.
@Chris-rt3vk
@@PhilipMarcYT oof
@licit1337
@@PhilipMarcYT shut up
@davidallen5490
What a great artist and voice. Never country lacks everything this song has.
@freightcorner5740
Literally at least top 5 cause Iβm stuck on a couple ππ€£
@markd6634
My girlfriend and i saw him in Douglas Wyoming at the state fair. We also saw him open for somebody at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Great voice!
@jonathankingston5901
Who Is back here In 2022