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Introduction
Scotty McCreery’s “Cab in a Solo” is a poignant dive into the heartache of unrequited love, wrapped in the nostalgic tones of ’90s country music. Co-written with Brent Anderson and Frank Rogers during a retreat in the North Carolina mountains, the song tells the story of a man attempting to mend a fractured relationship. Armed with roses and a cherished bottle of Silver Oak 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, he arrives at his ex’s house, only to see shadows on her bedroom wall, revealing she’s moved on with someone else.
The clever wordplay in the chorus—”Drinkin’ cab in a solo / Solo in the cab of my truck”—captures the protagonist’s solitude as he drinks the expensive wine alone in his truck, reflecting on his heartbreak.
This imagery evokes the melancholic storytelling reminiscent of classics like Wynonna Judd’s “I Saw the Light” and Rhett Akins’s “That Ain’t My Truck.”
“Cab in a Solo” serves as the lead single from McCreery’s sixth studio album, Rise & Fall, released on August 23, 2023.
Its traditional sound and relatable narrative have resonated with fans, leading McCreery to embark on his headlining “Cab in a Solo Tour” in January 2024.
The song’s success is evident in its chart performance, peaking at number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in May 2024.
“Cab in a Solo” stands as a testament to McCreery’s storytelling prowess, blending heartfelt lyrics with a classic country sound that continues to captivate listeners.
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Lyrics
I’ve sent a dozen text and I ain’t heard jack
I guess she’s busy playing hard to get back
So I bought her roses and her favorite wine
Thinking we’d be making up in no time
But I’m parked out here on her street
Looks like the joke’s on me
Sitting here, I can’t believe what I just saw
Couple shadows kissing on her bedroom wall
It’s looking like my plan didn’t work out at all
Heartbreak turned into broke up
So now I’m finding out how a heartbreak taste
With a Silver Oak, 1998
Drinking Cab in a solo, solo in the cab
Of my truck
Yeah I thought about taking it back to the store
‘Cause it’s the nicest bottle that I ever paid for
But then again if I had that money back
I’d just find a bar and go run up a tab
I could go for a whiskey, I could go for a beer
But hell I’m already here
Sitting here, I can’t believe what I just saw
Couple shadows kissing on her bedroom wall
It’s looking like my plan didn’t work out at all
Heartbreak turned into broke up
So now I’m finding out how a heartbreak taste
With a Silver Oak, 1998
Drinking Cab in a solo, solo in the cab
Of my truck
She just turned out the lights
Guess she meant it when she said goodbye
Man I swear I can’t believe what I just saw
Couple shadows kissing on her bedroom wall
It’s looking like my plan didn’t work out at all
Heartbreak turned into broke up
So now I’m finding out how a heartbreak taste
With a Silver Oak, 1998
Drinking Cab in a solo, solo in the cab
Of my truck
Yeah I’m drinking Cab in a solo, solo in the cab
Of my truck