About the song
Background of “Two Black Cadillacs” by Carrie Underwood
- Released in 2012 as the third single from Underwood’s fourth studio album, “Blown Away”.
- Written by Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey, and Josh Kear.
- Genre: Country Pop with a Dark Country twist.
The song didn’t have a traditional music video, but Underwood did perform it live at various award shows and concerts.
Themes in “Two Black Cadillacs”
This song delves into complex and mature themes, making it a standout in Underwood’s typically upbeat discography. Here’s a breakdown of the key themes:
- Deception and Betrayal: The central theme revolves around two women discovering they were both involved with the same deceitful man.
- Female Empowerment: Despite their grief, the women overcome their pain and find strength in each other to seek vengeance.
- Revenge: The song explores the desire for justice and the lengths people might go to achieve it, blurring the lines of morality.
- Dark Secrets: The lyrics hint that both the man and the women have hidden pasts, adding a layer of intrigue and complexity.
- Loss and Grief: While overshadowed by the revenge narrative, the song acknowledges the emotional toll of the women’s losses.
“Two Black Cadillacs” sparked conversation for its dark and unconventional theme within the country music genre. Underwood’s performance delivered the song’s emotional weight and chilling undertones, making it a memorable and thought-provoking addition to her repertoire.
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Lyrics
Two black Cadillacs driving in a slow parade
Headlights shining bright in the middle of the day
One is for his wife
The other for the woman who loved him at night
Two black Cadillacs meeting for the first time
And the preacher said he was a good man
And his brother said he was a good friend
But the women in the two black veils didn’t bother to cry
(Bye bye, bye bye)
Yeah, they took turns laying a rose down
Threw a handful of dirt into the deep ground
He’s not the only one who had a secret to hide
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Two black Cadillacs
Two black Cadillacs
Two months ago, his wife called the number on his phone
Turns out he’d been lying to both of them for oh so long
They decided then, he’d never get away with doing this to them
Two black Cadillacs waiting for the right time, right time
And the preacher said he was a good man
And his brother said he was a good friend
But the women in the two black veils didn’t bother to cry
(Bye bye, bye bye)
Yeah, they took turns laying a rose down
Threw a handful of dirt into the deep ground
He’s not the only one who had a secret to hide
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Yeah, yeah
(Two black Cadillacs)
It was the first and the last time they saw each other face to face
They shared a crimson smile and just walked away
And left the secret at the grave
And the preacher said he was a good man
And his brother said he was a good friend
But the women in the two black veils didn’t bother to cry
(Bye bye, bye bye)
Yeah, they took turns laying a rose down
Threw a handful of dirt into the deep ground
He’s not the only one who had a secret to hide
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah