Brett Young, Lady | Track Review 🎵

Brett Young releases a meaningful, sentimental, and thoughtful record with “Lady,” which pays ode to his daughter and wife.

Country singer/songwriter Brett Young returns in 2020 with a meaningful, sentimental, and thoughtful single, “Lady.” Sure, the name of the song itself doesn’t stand out – “Lady” is quite common – and perhaps, that’s reason to prejudge the song, but ultimately, “Lady” has plenty of reasons to praise it.  Produced by Dann Huff, “Lady” is written by Young, Jon Nite, and Ross Copperman.  Safe to say, they get the job done.

“Lady” fits the country billing, never meandering from such roots.  That said, as I listen to the theme and lyrics, I think more about what Brett Young is singing and conveying than genre.  This is a special song, written and addressed to his wife and daughter.  Yes, that’s truly a ‘country subject,’ but anybody who values family and the most important things in life will be moved by “Lady.”  As proud as Brett feels about being her daddy, he has greater admiration for the relationship between his wife (momma) and her.  The chorus is simply gorgeous:

“I hope you look just like your momma
And love her like I do
You’ll see close to perfect patience
If you watch your every move
You can always run to daddy
You’ll always be my baby
But, look at her, baby girl
And you’ll learn
How to be a lady
Just how to be a lady.”

Final Thoughts 

Honestly, there’s not much more that needs to be said.  Brett Young says it all, and so eloquently.  He clearly has mad love and respect for his wife, as he should, and he is so thrilled about how his daughter will learn to become a lady thanks to the example set by her. Add to the theme, lyrics, and strong vocals solid production and relatively standard musical backdrop (guitar, piano/keyboards, etc.), and “Lady” is a fine record.

Brett Young • “Lady” • Big Machine • Release: 5.1.2020

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