Bucked Off Explained

Bucked Off
Type:single
Artist:Brad Paisley
Genre:Country
Label:Arista Nashville
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"Bucked Off" is a song recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released on November 12, 2018 by Arista Nashville. Paisley co-wrote the song with Kelley Lovelace and Chris DuBois, and co-produced it with Dann Huff.

Content

Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone wrote that the song is "an upbeat meditation on the emotional risks of dating and relationships. Paisley makes the comparison that putting oneself in that vulnerable situation feels like riding a bull at the rodeo, with its various attendant risks." The song also makes lyrical references to George Strait, name-dropping his songs "Marina del Rey", "I Can Still Make Cheyenne", and "The Cowboy Rides Away".[1] [2]

For the song's music video, Paisley incorporated footage of himself performing the song at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge along with clips of various humorous breakups and original content submitted by fans.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hear Brad Paisley Name-Check George Strait in Twangy New 'Bucked Off' . Rolling Stone Country . November 13, 2018 . February 21, 2021.
  2. Web site: Bucked Off by Brad Paisley . Songfacts . October 22, 2023.
  3. Web site: Brad Paisley Asked Fans to Film Breakups for 'Bucked Off' Videoq . Taste of Country . January 11, 2019 . February 21, 2021.