About the song
Background of Shania Twain – Rock This Country!
- Release: “Rock This Country!” was the eleventh single released from Shania Twain’s mega-hit album, Come on Over, in late 1999.
- Songwriters: Shania Twain and her then-husband, Robert John “Mutt” Lange.
- Inspiration: Twain describes the song as a “very live, fast-driving song” written on a beach in Florida. She’d apparently had the title in mind for a long time.
- Success: Despite its energetic sound, “Rock This Country!” wasn’t one of Twain’s biggest hits. It reached the bottom of the Top 30 charts in the US but fared better in her native Canada, reaching the Top 5.
Themes in Rock This Country!
- Upbeat Energy: The song is all about a contagious, positive energy, described as a “buzz” that makes you want to move.
- Celebration: It’s a celebratory anthem, encouraging listeners to join in and “rock this country” with the speaker.
- Limited Lyrics: Some critics point out that the lyrics are a bit thin compared to Twain’s other work, focusing more on the catchy feel than a deep message.
- Patriotism (unofficial): Though not explicitly stated, the song’s title and references to various US states led to its use as a theme song for a couple of presidential campaigns, giving it an unofficial patriotic vibe.
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Lyrics
I woke up this morning with a buzz rollin’ ’round in my brain
I haven’t been drinkin’ but it feels pretty good just the same It must be contagious, looks like it’s goin’ around It’s cool once you catch it, you can’t keep your feet on the groundC’mon, c’mon, let’s get something started
C’mon, c’mon, let’s start something nowWe’re gonna rock this country
We’re gonna rock this country Every brown eyed boy every blue eyed girl Gotta really go psycho give it a whirl We’re gonna rock this country Right out of this world Ah, ooh, na, na, naFrom Utah to Texas, Minnesota, Mississippi too
Or Nevada, no matter where you live-this buzz is for youC’mon, c’mon, let’s get something started
C’mon, c’mon, let’s start something nowWe’re gonna rock this country
We’re gonna rock this country Every brown eyed boy every blue eyed girl Gotta really go psycho, give it a whirl We’re gonna rock this country Right out of this world Ah, ooh, na, na, na Ah, ooh, na, na, naWe’re pluggin’ in the power
Crankin’ up the sound It’s comin’ your direction It’s headin’ to your town We’re kickin’ up dust Blowin’ off steam Let’s get nuts now Everybody screamWe’re gonna rock this country
We’re gonna rock this country Every brown eyed boy every blue eyed girl Gotta really go psycho, give it a whirl We’re gonna rock this country Right out of this world Ah, ooh, na, na, na, ah, ooh, na, na, na, ah, ooh, na, na, na