About The Song
“White Rose” is a country song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in October 2007 as the second single from his album, Big Dog Daddy. The song tells the story of a man who reminisces about a small-town gas station where he used to meet up with friends and girls. The gas station is now closed and abandoned, but the man still remembers the good times he had there.
The song is a ballad with a simple, yet powerful melody. Keith’s vocals are strong and emotive, and he delivers the lyrics with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, and they paint a clear picture of the small-town gas station and the people who used to frequent it.
“White Rose” is a song about the power of memories. It is a reminder that even though things change, the memories we make will always stay with us. The song is also a tribute to small-town America and the sense of community that is often found there.
Background and Inspiration
Toby Keith grew up in Moore, Oklahoma, a small town of about 50,000 people. He has said that the song “White Rose” is based on his own experiences growing up in a small town. The gas station in the song is based on a real gas station that Keith used to frequent when he was a teenager.
Keith has said that he wrote the song as a way to remember the good times he had growing up in a small town. He also wanted to write a song about the sense of community that is often found in small towns.
Critical Reception
“White Rose” was a critical and commercial success. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance.
Legacy
“White Rose” is one of Toby Keith’s most popular songs. It is a song that has resonated with people of all ages, and it is a song that will continue to be enjoyed for years to come.
Other Information
- The song was produced by Keith and his longtime producer, Buddy Cannon.
- The music video for the song was directed by Michael Salomon.
- The song has been covered by several artists, including Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, and Brad Paisley.
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Lyric
Yeah, the whole town came out to watchThe day the paved the parking lotSomebody hung a ribbon upAnd then they cut it downAnd that big white rose upon that signPut innocence in all our livesWe could see its neon lightFrom half a mile outGas was 50 cents a gallonThey’d put it in for youThey’d bump your tires and check your oilAnd wash your windows tooAnd we’d shine those cars bright as brightWe’d go park underneath that lightStare out at the prairie skyThere was nothing else to doAnd now there’s plywood for glassWhere the windows all got smashedAnd there’s just a chunk a’concreteWhere those old pumps used to standThere’s a couple a’cars half outta the groundAnd that old sign still spins ’round ‘n ’roundI guess the White Rose fillin’ station’s just a memory nowAnd the girls would spend a couple of bucksJust to meet the boys workin’ at the pumpsAnd we’d pull up and fall in loveAnd they’ve all moved awayStrangers used to stop and askHow far they’ve driven off the mapAnd then they built that overpassAnd now they stay out on the highway‘Cause there’s plywood for glassWhere the windows all got smashedAnd there’s just a chunk a’concreteWhere those old pumps used to standThere’s a couple a’cars half outta the groundAnd that old sign still spins ’round ‘n ’roundI guess the White Rose fillin’ station’s just a memory nowAnd that neon sign was the heart and soulOf this ol’ one horse townAnd it’s like it lost its will to liveThe day they shut it downAnd now there’s plywood for glassWhere the windows all got smashedAnd there’s just a chunk a’concreteWhere those old pumps used to standThere’s a couple a’cars half outta the groundAnd that old sign still spins ’round ‘n ’roundI guess the White Rose fillin’ station’s just a memory nowYeah that ol’ White Rose fillin’ station’s just a memory now