Introduction:
Somewhere Else, a contemplative country ballad released in February 2011, showcases the songwriting talents of Toby Keith and Bobby Pinson. The song finds a place on Keith’s studio album, Bullets in the Gun, which arrived in stores in October 2010. Bullets in the Gun marked Keith’s fourteenth studio album, solidifying his position as a powerhouse in the country music genre.
Somewhere Else isn’t just another track on the album; it became a notable single released by Show Dog-Universal Music. The song’s release strategy proved fruitful, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. While not his most commercially successful song, it did resonate with fans and gained traction on the charts.
Somewhere Else isn’t just a product of Toby Keith’s creative vision; record producer Chuck Ainlay also played a significant role in shaping the song. Ainlay is a respected figure in the country music industry, having collaborated with artists like Reba McEntire and Vince Gill. His production credits include multiple Grammy award-winning albums, making him a perfect partner for Keith’s musical vision.
Somewhere Else isn’t just another song in Toby Keith’s discography; it represents a specific era in his career. By the year 2010, Keith was already a well-established country music star. He was known for his brash patriotism and anthemic songs, but Somewhere Else offered a different side of the singer. The song explores themes of loneliness, self-doubt, and the yearning for connection. This introspective journey resonated with a portion of Keith’s fanbase, showcasing his depth as a songwriter.
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I walk downtown, in my broke down shoesTo the side street pub with the bar band bluesTake a backseat at the front door tableOrder me a Bud and a shot of Black LabelClosed this place down once againSittin’ here wishin’ you’d walk right inDown my shot, shoot my beerI ain’t gotta go home but I can’t stay hereIt’s a short, short walk down to my second homeBut that boulevard gets longer when you’re walkin’ back aloneAnd I don’t know where you might beWherever it is, it’ll be without meI keep thinkin’ I’ll come home one day and find youLong as I got that neon lightShinin’ like a beacon in the night I knowI can make it downtown by myself‘Cause if you don’t know where you’re goin’You might end up somewhere elseKickin’ off my shoes, tumblin’ through the front doorKnowin’ too well the kind of night I’m in forCubs got beat again on Sports CenterMy bedroom’s cold as my TV dinnerOne more cigarette and I’ll kill the lightAnd I’ll lay there wishin’ you were sleepin’ by my sideAnd I don’t know where you might beWherever it is, it’ll be without meI keep thinkin’ I’ll come home one day and find youLong as I got that front porch lightShinin’ like a beacon in the nightI know I can make it home all by myself‘Cause if you don’t know where you’re goin’You might end up somewhere elseGirl, I don’t know where you might beWherever it is, it’ll be without meKeep thinkin’ I’ll come home one day and find youLong as I got that front porch lightShinin’ like a beacon in the nightI know I can make it home all by myself‘Cause if you don’t know where you’re goin’You might end up somewhere elseAh, somewhere elseYou might end up somewhere elseSomewhere elseHey