About the song

Blake Shelton’s “Austin”

“Austin” is a country song recorded by American singer Blake Shelton. It was released in April 2001 as the first single from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by David Kent and Kirsti Manna, and it tells the story of a man who is trying to win back his ex-girlfriend.

The song begins with Shelton singing about how he misses his ex-girlfriend and how he regrets letting her go. He then goes on to describe how he has been trying to get her back, but she has not been receptive to his advances.

In the chorus, Shelton sings about how he is going to Austin, Texas, in an attempt to win her back. He believes that if he can just get her to see him again, he will be able to convince her to give him another chance.

The song ends with Shelton singing about how he is still in love with his ex-girlfriend and how he is determined to win her back. He knows that it will not be easy, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to make her his again.

“Austin” is a classic country song with a catchy melody and relatable lyrics. Shelton’s vocals are strong and soulful, and he delivers the song with a great deal of passion. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was also a critical success, with many critics praising Shelton’s vocals and the song’s songwriting.

“Austin” is a great example of Blake Shelton’s talent as a singer and songwriter. The song is catchy, relatable, and well-written. Shelton’s vocals are strong and soulful, and he delivers the song with a great deal of passion. If you are a fan of country music, then you should definitely check out “Austin”.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was produced by Bobby Braddock.
  • It was released on the Giant Records label.
  • The song’s music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy.
  • The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Male Vocal Performance in 2002.

Here are some interesting facts about the song:

  • The song was inspired by Shelton’s real-life experience of breaking up with his girlfriend.
  • The song was originally supposed to be recorded by another artist, but Shelton convinced the record label to let him record it instead.
  • The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
  • The song was a critical success, with many critics praising Shelton’s vocals and the song’s songwriting.

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Lyrics

She left without leavin’ a numberSaid she needed to clear her mindHe figured she’d gone back to Austin‘Cause she talked about it all the timeIt was almost a year before she called him upThree rings and an answering machine is what she got
If your callin’ ’bout the car, I sold itIf this is Tuesday night, I’m bowlin’If you’ve got somethin’ to sell your wastin’ your time, I’m not buyin’If it’s anybody else wait for the tone you know what to doAnd P.S., if this is Austin, I still love you
The telephone fell to the counterShe heard but she couldn’t believeWhat kind of man would hang on that longWhat kind of love that must beShe waited three days and then she tried againShe didn’t know what she’d sayBut she heard three rings and then
If it’s Friday night, I’m at the ball gameAnd first thing Saturday, if it don’t rainI’m headed out to the lake and I’ll be gone all weekend longBut I’ll call you back when I get home on Sunday afternoonAnd P.S., if this is Austin, I still love you
Well, this time she left her numberBut not another wordThen she waited by the phone on Sunday eveningAnd this is what he heard
If your callin’ ’bout my heart, it’s still yoursI should’ve listened to it a little moreThen it wouldn’t have taken me so longTo know where I belongAnd by the way, boy, this is no machine your talkin’ toCan’t you tell, this is Austin, and I still love you
I still love you