The Sugarland Baby Girl song was the country music group’s debut single! The track was first released in 2003 as part of Premium Quality Tunes and was re-released in July 2004 as the first single from the album Twice the Speed of Life. “Baby Girl” became the highest-peaking debut single for a country music group in 14 years. It was written by group members Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush, and Kristen Hall, along with Troy Bieser.
The Baby Girl Music Video
The music video for “Baby Girl,” directed by Shaun Silva, beautifully complements the song’s narrative. It follows the protagonist as she navigates life’s challenges, from writing letters to her parents in a modest apartment to performing on a grand stage. The visual storytelling mirrors the emotional highs and lows depicted in the lyrics, creating a cohesive and moving experience for viewers.
Check out the music video also featuring former Sugarland member, Kristen Hall!
Sugarland Baby Girl Music Video
Written by Sugarland members Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush, and former member Kristen Hall, along with songwriter Troy Bieser, “Baby Girl” captures the heartfelt journey of a young woman chasing her dreams. Told through the perspective of letters written to her parents, the song details her struggles, aspirations, and eventual success. From her humble beginnings in an unfamiliar city to achieving her dreams, the lyrics resonate with anyone who has dared to pursue a passion despite the odds.
Sugarland Baby Girl Lyrics
They say this town
The stars stay up all night
Don’t know, can’t see ’em
For the glow of the neon lights
And it’s a long way from here
To the place where the home fires burn
Well, it’s two thousand miles and one left turn
Dear Mom and Dad,
Please send money, I’m so broke that it ain’t funny.
I don’t need much just enough to get me through.
Please don’t worry cause I’m alright
I’m playing here at the bar tonight.
This time I’m gonna make our dreams come true
Well I love you more than anything in the world.
Love,
Your baby girl
Black top, blue sky
Big town full of little white lies
Everybody’s your friend, you can never be sure
They promise fancy cars and diamond rings
All sorts of shiny things
Girl, you’ll remember what your knees are for
Dear Mom and Dad,
Please send money, I’m so broke that it ain’t funny.
I don’t need much just enough to get me through.
Please don’t worry cause I’m alright
I’m playing here at the bar tonight.
This time I’m gonna make our dreams come true
Well I love you more than anything in the world.
Love,
Your baby girl
I know that I’m on my way
I can tell every time I play
And I know it’s worth all the dues I pay
When I can write to you and say
Dear Mom and Dad,
I’ll send money, I’m so rich that it ain’t funny
It ought ta be more than enough to get you through
Please don’t worry cause I’m alright
I’m staying here at the Ritz tonight
What ta ya know we made our dreams come true!
And there are fancy cars and diamond rings
But you know that they don’t mean a thing
They all add up to nothing compared to you
Well, remember me in ribbons and curls
I still love you more than anything in the world.
Love,
Your baby girl
Baby girl
Baby girl
