Rascal Flatts has released six studio albums and a greatest hits album, all on Lyric Street Records. Their first two albums, 2000's Rascal Flatts and 2002's Melt, have been certified 2× Multi-Platinum and 3× Multi-Platinum, respectively, in the United States, while 2004's Feels Like Today and 2006's Me and My Gang have received 5× Multi-Platinum and 4× Multi-Platinum certifications respectively. 2007's Still Feels Good is certified 2× Multi-Platinum. Their album, Unstoppable, was released on April 7, 2009.
They have also released twenty-seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including ten Number Ones. A cover of Tom Cochrane's "Life Is a Highway", from the soundtrack to the 2006 Disney film Cars, also entered the country music charts from unsolicited airplay. Their longest-lasting Number One is "Bless the Broken Road" (late 2004-early 2005) at five weeks, while their biggest crossover single is "What Hurts the Most", which topped both the country and Adult Contemporary charts in 2006, and was a Top Ten pop hit. "Banjo", their most recent one, was released to Country radio on January 9, 2012. (Banjo Songfacts).
In early 2000, the group made their debut with their single "Prayin' for Daylight". This song, which reached #3 on the Billboard country charts. This was the first of four consecutive Top Ten hits from their self-titled debut, which was issued in early 2000 on Lyric Street. Following "Prayin' for Daylight" were "This Everyday Love", "While You Loved Me" and "I'm Movin' On", which respectively peaked at #9, #7, and #4 on the country charts. "I'm Movin' On" was awarded Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in 2002.
History: Rascal Flatts were founded near Columbus, Ohio. Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus were second cousins from a musical family. DeMarcus's brother-in-law, James Otto, is also a country music artist. DeMarcus moved to Nashville in 1992, earning his first record deal as part of a Christian group called East to West. In 1997, he finally convinced LeVox to leave behind his job with the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and follow his musical dreams as well.
DeMarcus soon joined Chely Wright's band, and there he met Joe Don Rooney. DeMarcus and LeVox were working in a Printer's Alley nightclub, and when their part-time guitarist could not make it one night, DeMarcus invited Rooney to sit in. Eventually, they took the name Rascal Flatts and began performing together, getting signed to Lyric Street Records in late 1999.
The band was recently announced that they have celebrated 10 years of being one of the hottest country bands of the decade. On January 7, 2020, Rascal Flatts announced that they would be disbanding following a farewell tour after twenty years together. However, this farewell tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the group's disbandment was officially confirmed in October 2021.
PayBack
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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Lookin' so fine that the band announced ya
Gotcha tight jeans on and your hair done right
All your girlfriends say we throwin' down tonight
Let me guess, somebody done you wrong
And you're lookin' for a way to get your feel good on
Get some pictures on the Instagram and show him what he's missin'
Straight no chaser, girl on a mission
Mmm, baby I could be your payback
Hey, gonna help you get your sway back
Take ya to the dance floor, I'ma lean ya way back
Yeah, I'ma lean ya way back
Gonna have a real good time
Don't worry 'bout your tab, girl, put it on mine
We can show him what he can't have
If you wanna play that game
Yeah, baby I can be your payback
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
I bet he's sittin' at home all alone in the dark
Probably textin' like mad, wants to know where you are
'Cause he didn't even know what he had 'til he lost it
Should have known runnin' around was gonna cost him
No way that girl is as pretty as you
I never even seen her but I know that it's true
If he was even half a man he wouldn't have blown it
Thinkin' 'bout it that way feels good don't it
Mmm, baby I could be your payback
Hey, gonna help you get your sway back
Take ya to the dance floor, I'ma lean ya way back
Yeah, I'ma lean ya way back
Gonna have a real good time
Don't worry 'bout your tab, girl, put it on mine
We can show him what he can't have
If you wanna play that game
Yeah, baby I can be your payback
Da da da da da da da
Let me be your payback
Da da da da da da da
Gonna help ya get your sway back
Da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da
He's gonna hate that
I can be your p-p-p-p-payback
I can be your p-p-p-p-payback
I can be your p-p-p-p-payback
I can be your p-p-p-p-payback
Woo yeah, woo, ah yeah
The lyrics of Rascal Flatts's song Payback describe a woman who has been wronged by a man, and she is looking for a way to get revenge. The song presents a picture of a girl who is dressed to impress and ready to have a good time with her girlfriends. The singer, who is a man, tells the woman that he can be her payback and help her get her sway back. He offers to take her to the dance floor, lean her way back, and have a real good time, all while showing the man who wronged her what he can't have.
The song speaks to the idea of getting revenge on someone who has wronged you, particularly in a romantic relationship. It taps into the need for empowerment and the desire to show that you can move on and have a good time without that person. The lyrics play up the trope of a woman using her sexuality to get revenge, but at the same time, the song also sets her up as in control and empowered.
Overall, the song Payback by Rascal Flatts is an upbeat, pop-country anthem that celebrates the idea of moving on from a failed relationship and getting revenge. It is a fun and catchy song that is sure to get people up and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Front of the line, straight past the bouncer
You're looking good, and everyone knows it. You're at the top of your game and nothing is stopping you.
Lookin' so fine that the band announced ya
You're turning heads and everyone is taking notice. The band even announced your arrival.
Gotcha tight jeans on and your hair done right
You put effort into your appearance to make yourself feel confident and unstoppable. You look great down to the last detail.
All your girlfriends say we throwin' down tonight
Your friends are excited to be with you tonight and know that you'll have a great time together.
Let me guess, somebody done you wrong
You're out tonight because someone hurt you, and you're looking for a way to make yourself feel better.
And you're lookin' for a way to get your feel good on
You're not going to let someone else dictate your happiness. You're taking control and finding your own way to feel good.
Get some pictures on the Instagram and show him what he's missin'
You want to show the person who hurt you what he's missing out on. You're determined to make him jealous.
Straight no chaser, girl on a mission
You're not messing around tonight. You have a purpose and you're going to achieve it.
Mmm, baby I could be your payback
I can be the person who helps you get revenge on the person who hurt you. You don't have to do it alone.
Hey, gonna help you get your sway back
I'm going to help you find your groove again. You won't let someone else bring you down.
Take ya to the dance floor, I'ma lean ya way back
Let's have some fun and dance together. I'll make sure you enjoy yourself and forget about your problems.
Yeah, I'ma lean ya way back
I'm going to take care of you and make sure you have a good time. You don't have to worry about a thing.
Gonna have a real good time
We're going to forget about our problems and just enjoy the moment. Nothing else matters right now.
Don't worry 'bout your tab, girl, put it on mine
You don't have to worry about paying for anything tonight. I'll take care of you.
We can show him what he can't have
Let's make him regret what he's lost. We'll show him that he made a mistake by letting you go.
If you wanna play that game
If you want to get revenge on the person who hurt you, I'm here to help. We'll do it together.
I bet he's sittin' at home all alone in the dark
He's probably realizing what he's lost. He's alone and feeling the consequences of his actions.
Probably textin' like mad, wants to know where you are
He's desperate to know what you're doing and where you are. He's feeling the regret of losing you.
'Cause he didn't even know what he had 'til he lost it
He took you for granted and didn't realize how important you were until it was too late. Now he's feeling the effects of his mistake.
Should have known runnin' around was gonna cost him
If he had been faithful and treated you right, he wouldn't have lost you. But he chose to run around and now he's paying the price.
No way that girl is as pretty as you
He can try to find someone else, but he'll never find anyone as beautiful as you. You're one of a kind.
I never even seen her but I know that it's true
I don't even have to meet her to know that she can't compare to you. You're the best thing that ever happened to him.
If he was even half a man he wouldn't have blown it
If he had been a better person, he wouldn't have lost you. But he wasn't, and now he's paying the price for his actions.
Thinkin' 'bout it that way feels good don't it
It feels good to know that you're better off without him. You don't need someone who doesn't appreciate you.
He's gonna hate that
He's going to realize what he's lost and he won't be happy about it. But that's not your problem anymore.
I can be your p-p-p-p-payback
I can help you get revenge on the person who hurt you. Let's show him what he's missing out on.
Woo yeah, woo, ah yeah
Let's have some fun and enjoy ourselves tonight. We deserve it after everything we've been through.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON ESHUIS, RYAN HURD, NEIL D. MASON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Randi Sumner
Great song to hear after a broken heart and you are ready to hit the town!💘
Tiger Smith
Randi Sumner
Pretty sure you nailed the meaning. Not sure where people get the idea the woman is cheating.
kirenilla91
me encanta su música, son uno de los grupos country que más escucho
Michael Ward
How can anyone dislike this song?!?!? Amazing song by my personal favorite band!!
mikey flett
LOVE IT MEMORIES KEEP COMING BACK
Dayra Guasgua
Amo las canciones de rascal flatts mi banda favorita :D
shawtiie youngin
Saw them live tonight they are beyond amazing live... And this song is dope
Parker Campbell
This is actually one of my favorite rascal Flatts songs it just hits me in a way no other song does
Kayleigh Woodcock
Love it!!
Jesse Crouse
Love this song