The Carrie Underwood Before He Cheats song was her third wide-release single from her debut studio album "Some Hearts" ....watch the music video here...
The Carrie Underwood Before He Cheats song was her third wide-release single from her debut studio album, Some Hearts (2005). It was the fifth release from the album overall. The song became an huge crossover success, topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for five consecutive weeks starting November 11, 2006. The tune also reached the top five on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart, and becoming a top ten hit on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts. On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, “Before He Cheats” reached number eight and achieved a longevity of 64 consecutive weeks on the chart, making it the eighth longest-charting single in the history of the Hot 100 chart.
Directed by Roman White, the music video for “Before He Cheats” complements the song’s themes of heartbreak and vengeance with cinematic flair. Set in a moody, urban environment, the video opens with Underwood looking poised yet defiant as she sings in various locations, including a smoky bar and a city alleyway. Interspersed are dramatic shots of her taking revenge on her cheating lover’s prized truck, mirroring the song’s narrative.
One of the video’s most striking elements is Underwood’s commanding presence. Dressed in a leather jacket and exuding confidence, she portrays a woman reclaiming her power in the face of betrayal. The destruction scenes are filmed with a mix of slow motion and quick cuts, emphasizing the intensity and satisfaction of her actions.
The video became a sensation, earning the Country Music Association Award for Music Video of the Year in 2007. It further cemented Underwood’s reputation as a dynamic performer who could deliver both vocally and visually. The music video debuted on CMT on September 7, 2006 and also won the CMT Music Video of the Year award for 2007. This music video became the most popular of Carrie’s career with over 192 million views as of December of 2024. Watch the official music video and see the written lyrics below.
Written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear, “Before He Cheats” tells the story of a woman’s fiery retaliation after discovering her partner’s infidelity. The lyrics vividly describe a scorned lover’s destructive actions, from keying the cheater’s car to slashing his tires, smashing headlights, and carving her name into his leather seats. The chorus delivers a cathartic punch, making it a singalong staple for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or betrayal.
Right now he’s probably slow dancing with a bleached-blonde tramp
And she’s probably getting frisky
Right now he’s probably buying her some fruity little drink
‘Cause she can’t shoot whiskey
Right now he’s probably up behind her with a pool stick
Showing her how to shoot a combo
And he don’t know
I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville Slugger to both headlights
Slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats
Right now she’s probably up singing
Some white trash version of Shania karaoke
Right now she’s probably saying, “I’m drunk”
And he’s a-thinking that he’s gonna get lucky
Right now he’s probably dabbing on
Three dollars worth of that bathroom Polo
Oh, and he don’t know
Oh, that I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville Slugger to both headlights
I slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats
I might have saved a little trouble for the next girl
‘Cause the next time that he cheats
Oh, you know it won’t be on me
No, not on me
‘Cause I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville Slugger to both headlights
Slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats
Oh, maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats
Oh, before he cheats
Ohh…
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