He spent eight years in Nashville before signing a record deal with MCA Nashville. His debut single, "Mary Was the Marrying Kind", peaked at #45 on the country singles charts published by Billboard.
On September 27, 2011, he released his second single, "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck". The song was followed by the release of his debut album Up All Night in April 2012. Moore co-wrote every song on the album, and Brett James produced it. A month later, "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck" hit #1 on the Billboard country charts. "Beer Money" was the album's second single, followed by "Hey Pretty Girl". These songs also reached the country Top 5. Up All Night was the most commercially successful album for a debut country male artist in both 2012 and 2013.
Moore co-wrote two tracks on Thompson Square's self-titled debut album which was released in February 2011: "All the Way" and "Let's Fight", the latter of which was their debut single. He also co-wrote James Wesley's 2012 single "Walking Contradiction". He also co-wrote Frankie Ballard's 2016 single "Cigarette".
In October 2013, Moore announced his fifth single, "Young Love". It charted at #22 on the Country Airplay in March 2014. After it underperformed, it was followed by "Dirt Road", which failed to make Top 40. Moore then decided to "scrap" his second album and compose new material. Moore then released "I'm to Blame", the lead single to his 2015 album, Wild Ones.
On February 10, 2017, Moore released "More Girls Like You" as the lead single from a then-unannounced forthcoming album.
On June 21, 2017, Moore announced the album's title, Slowheart, and its release date of September 8, 2017.
On November 16, 2018, Moore released his second EP titled Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions. Three singles were released in preparation for the EP: "Tennessee Boy," an acoustic version of "Plead the Fifth," and "It Ain't California." The EP consists of seven acoustic tracks.
In May 2019, Moore announced on social media "That's a wrap, record #4 is done". No release date had been officially announced, but on June 15 Moore announced he was checking mixes for his upcoming record, indicating the record may be released sometime in 2019.
On August 9, 2019, Moore released a much-anticipated lead single to his yet to be named upcoming album. "She's Mine" is a song Moore wrote over a decade ago, and finally released it in 2019.
On March 27, 2020, Moore released the title track for his fourth studio album titled Wild World. Later that same day, Moore did an interview with Billboard about his new album. The album, which consists of 13 tracks (twelve of which are co-written by Moore), was released on May 29, 2020. Another preview song, "Southpaw", followed on April 17, 2020.
Hey Pretty Girl
Kip Moore Lyrics
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Love's in the air tonight
You can bet you make this ol' boy's day
Hey pretty girl, won't you look my way?
Hey pretty girl, can I have this dance?
And the next one after that
Gonna make you mine, there's a real good chance
Hey pretty girl, it feels so right
Just like it's meant to be
All wrapped up in my arms so tight
Hey pretty girl, it feels so right
Life's a long and winding ride
Better have the right one by your side
And happiness don't drag its feet
And time moves faster than you think
Hey pretty girl, wanna take you home
My mama's gonna love you
She'll make me sleep on the couch, I know
Hey pretty girl, wanna take you home
Hey pretty girl, let's build some dreams
And a house on a piece of land
We'll plant some roots and some apple trees
Hey pretty girl, let's build some dreams
Life's a long and winding ride
Better have the right one by your side
And happiness don't drag its feet
And time moves faster than you think
Hey pretty girl, you did so good
Our baby's got your eyes
And a fighter's heart like I knew she would
Hey pretty girl, you did so good
Hey pretty girl, when I see the light
And it's my time to go
Gonna thank the Lord for a real good life
A pretty little girl and a beautiful wife
"Hey pretty girl, won't you look my way?" – With this line, Kip Moore is making a straightforward request to catch the attention of the woman he's interested in. He expresses his belief that love is in the air and asks her to acknowledge him, which would be sufficient to make his day. He repeatedly requests her attention, demonstrating the sincerity of his feelings.
The second verse, "Hey pretty girl, can I have this dance? And the next one after that. Gonna make you mine, there's a real good chance. Hey pretty girl, can I have this dance?" - shows Kip's determination to make the woman his own. He is not just asking her for a single dance, but for the next dances as well. He is confident that he can win her over and make her his. He sees potential in their relationship and wants to pursue it.
"Life's a long and winding ride, Better have the right one by your side, And happiness don't drag its feet, And time moves faster than you think" – Kip reminds his partner that life is a challenge that comes with many twists and turns. Thus, having the right person by your side is crucial. Happiness doesn't wait, and time is fleeting, so it's best to make the most of the present and appreciate the love they now share.
The last verse, "Hey pretty girl, when I see the light, And it's my time to go. Gonna thank the Lord for a real good life, A pretty little girl, and a beautiful wife" – Kip imagines himself at the end of his life, and he thanks God for the blessings in his life, including his wife and child. He appreciates that he has achieved a happy life, and the woman he's singing to is an integral part of this happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey pretty girl, won't you look my way?
I hope you'd notice me and we can spend time together tonight and see what happens between us.
Love's in the air tonight
I feel that love is in the atmosphere, and there's a chance for us to fall in love.
You can bet you make this ol' boy's day
You can make me happy with your attention and company.
Hey pretty girl, can I have this dance?
May I have the pleasure of dancing with you and maybe continuing to spend time together?
And the next one after that
I don't want us to stop dancing or spending time together anytime soon.
Gonna make you mine, there's a real good chance
I believe that we have a strong connection, and I hope to pursue a romantic relationship with you.
Hey pretty girl, it feels so right
Being with you feels so natural and wonderful to me.
Just like it's meant to be
I feel like we were destined to meet and fall in love with each other.
All wrapped up in my arms so tight
I want to hold you close and be physically affectionate with you.
Life's a long and winding ride
Life can be unpredictable and challenging at times.
Better have the right one by your side
It's important to have a supportive and loving partner to face life's obstacles with.
And happiness don't drag its feet
It's important to pursue happiness actively and not wait for it to come to you.
And time moves faster than you think
Time goes by quickly, and it's important to appreciate the present moment and make the most of it.
Hey pretty girl, wanna take you home
I would like to bring you home with me, as in pursuing a deeper connection.
My mama's gonna love you
I think highly of you and I believe that my mother will love you too.
She'll make me sleep on the couch, I know
My mother might tease me about being in love with you, which isn't really a big deal.
Hey pretty girl, let's build some dreams
I want to plan and work towards a future together with you.
And a house on a piece of land
I want to build a home and lay roots with you.
We'll plant some roots and some apple trees
Together we will establish our own life and create a family.
Hey pretty girl, you did so good
I'm proud of you and everything we have accomplished and gone through together.
Our baby's got your eyes
We now have a child together, and they have your beautiful eyes.
And a fighter's heart like I knew she would
Our child possesses a spirit of perseverance and toughness, just like their mother.
Hey pretty girl, when I see the light
When my time comes and I face death, I will be grateful for my life and for having you by my side.
And it's my time to go
When I pass away.
Gonna thank the Lord for a real good life
I'll express gratitude to God for the wonderful life I've had with my loving family and a supportive partner.
A pretty little girl and a beautiful wife
My family, including my daughter and you as my wife, are the most important aspects of my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kipling Moore, Dan Couch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DALE3SR
This our wedding song. My wife and I recently went through some rough times, so I asked her to put her wedding dress on, I lit some candles, and we danced to this song in our living room. It really put things in perspective of what we both have.
@hannaschneider647
That's one of the cutest things i've ever heard!!!! All the best for you 2!!!!
@mybarra28
Love this we are also going to use this song for our wedding in February
@momentmade6525
I pray that in Jesus name y’all never lose that flame. Remember the spark that first lit that fire ❤️
@brianhudson2688
Wish you all the best !!!
@breriffle3617
This is probably one of the sweetest things I've read in a loooooong Time...😊 hopefully things are well. I see this is a 4 yr old comment.
@TheSteakman88
my pretty girl passed away on 11/11/13 in her sleep at age 49......when i heard this song the first time, i played it for her and she cried cause i told her her it reminded me of us. I married her when i was 18 and we would have celebrated 25 years together in july of next year.she was best friend and lover and i miss her terribly.thank you sir for this song.
@emanlheureux1746
im sorry to hear that i hope everything gets better soon
@fchristy96
TheSteakman88 God Thank you for sharing your story broke my heart.
@redbird671
TheSteakman88 so sorry for your loss