Carrie Underwood's track beautifully captures the journey of a father's shifting dreams and expectations. Initially hoping for a son to share his interests, he is instead blessed with a daughter who becomes the apple of his eye. The song illustrates how his initial disappointment is quickly overshadowed by his deep love for her, showing that true joy often comes from unexpected places. As the girl grows up and experiences her own romantic relationships, the theme of being "wrapped around her finger" recurs, emphasizing the powerful impact women have on the lives of their loved ones. Ultimately, it celebrates the unconditional love and pride parents feel for their children, regardless of their initial expectations.
All-American Girl
Lyrics
Since the day they got married
He'd been praying for a little baby boy
Someone he could take fishing
Throw the football and be his pride and joy
He could already see him holding that trophy
Taking his team to State
But when the nurse came in with a little pink blanket
All those big dreams changed
And now he's wrapped around her finger
She's the center of his whole world
And his heart belongs to that sweet little beautiful, wonderful, perfect all-American girl
Sixteen short years later
She was falling for the senior football star
Before you knew it he was dropping passes
Skipping practice just to spend more time with her
The coach said "Hey son, what's your problem?
Tell me, have you lost your mind?"
Daddy said "You'll lose your free ride to college
Boy you better tell her goodbye"
But now he's wrapped around her finger
She's the center of his whole world
And his heart belongs to that sweet little beautiful, wonderful, perfect all-American
And when they got married and decided to have one of their own
She said "Be honest, tell me what you want?"
And he said "Honey, you wanna know
Sweet, little, beautiful, one just like you
Oh, a beautiful, wonderful, perfect all-American"
Now he's wrapped around her finger
She's the center of his whole world
And his heart belongs to that sweet little beautiful, wonderful, perfect all-American girl
All American girl
Writer(s): Ashley Glenn Gorley, Kelley Lovelace, Carrie Underwood
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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