Coming off from their spelling lesson on “Simple,” Florida Georgia Line takes us on a high-flying, drunken, geography trip with “Colorado.”

They’re back! Who? Florida Georgia Line, one of the most the most ‘bro-country’ acts of the now defunct bro-country movement.  Honestly, who can knock Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard for returning as of press time? They’re fresh off from a monstrous hit with Bebe Rexha (“Meant to Be”) that has certainly rebuilt interest in them post-Dig Your Roots (2016).  Hubbard and Kelly drop a double dosage of fresh blood with singles “Simple” and “Colorado.”

As disappointing as it might be, Florida Georgia Line fail to give us a spelling lesson on “Colorado” as they did on “Simple” – Dropping the ball boys! Don’t fret though – we get a mini-geography lesson instead! On the chorus, the bros have friends in Colorado (hence the title) and Tennessee.

“Well I got friends from Colorado

I got friends from Tennessee

So, I got something in a bottle

And I got something from a seed

Since you said you didn’t love me

Since hung me out to dry

I’ve been drunk up in the Smokies

On a Rocky Mountain high.”

Okay, so, this really has nothing to do with Colorado or Tennessee but rather weed and whiskey.  Hmm, whatever.  Beyond the substance-altered lyrics, Brian and Tyler deliver a country song that is truly countrified.  No pop BS to be found here. The energy is turned up, the twang is full-force, and the chorus is undeniably catchy, even if it’s to’ up.

Final Thoughts 

Which is better, high-flying drunkenness or utter “S-I-M-P-L-E” simplicity? I’ll take the high-flying drunkenness personally, even if Florida Georgia Line seem to be reducing Colorado to reefer smokers and Tennessee to drunks.  “Colorado” may not be game changing or innovative, but it’s enjoyable.

Florida Georgia Line • Florida Georgia Line – Single • Big Machine • Release: 6.1.18

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