Kelsea Ballerini first teased “I Would, Would You” on her Instagram stories. Along with a short snippet of the song, Ballerini confirmed that it would be a song addressed to her closest friends. This ode to female friendships is heartwarming to say the least. We all aim to have friends who would drop everything for us. Ballerini boasts being that type of friend in this track. Uncover the meaning behind this song, below.
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Behind the Meaning of “I Would, Would You” by Kelsea Ballerini
I wanna be the one that you’re calling when you’re drunk
When you’re dropping every ball, I’ll be there to pick ’em up
‘Cause that’s just what you do when you love someone
Yeah, that’s the choice you choose when you love someone
Ballerini has delivered stellar anthems of friendship before, but this one nearly takes the cake. Ballerini promises to be there for whoever needs her. When you’re dropping every ball, I’ll be there to pick ’em up, she sings. What has prompted her to go above and beyond for her friends? Well, that’s the choice you choose when you love someone.
Call a car, hop a plane, never call you insane, foolproof
Evergreen, on your side, can’t you see? Baby, I’m true blue
No conditions, I’d follow you to the moon, no suit
I would, would you?
I would, would you?
In the chorus, Ballerini lists all the things she would do for those she loves. Even with her busy schedule–being a top voice in country and all–Ballerini would leave all of it behind if the situation called for it. She turns the tables at the end of the chorus, prompting the question: I would, would you?
Life is short, life is long, but it’s better with you here
If somebody does you wrong, baby, hold my beer
‘Cause that’s just what you do when you love someone
Yeah, that’s the choice you choose when you love someone
A good album needs a mix of sentiments. While the accompanying album for “I Would, Would You” sees Ballerini create songs mostly about matters of the heart, she leaves space for this track so her listeners can bond with their similarly die hard friends.
Call a car, hop a plane, never call you insane, foolproof
Evergreen, on your side, can’t you see? Baby, I’m true blue
No conditions, I’d follow you to the moon, no suit
I would, would you?
I would, would you?
(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KB)
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