“Can I Get an Outlaw?” by Luke Combs

Luke Combs’ “Can I Get an Outlaw” expresses his thoughts on how the heart of country music is somehow getting lost and replaced with what he describes as mediocrity.

The singer recalls that in the good old days, the status of country music was not bought but was acquired through dedication and hard work. He expresses that the so-called mediocrity stems from the fact that modern country singers hardly write on their own. He references legendary country artists such as Johnny Cash and Haggard who were both part of the “Outlaw movement”. He goes on to categorically state that Country Music needs a lead figure and not just a pretty face. And finally, he ends the song by stating his hope that more traditionally original country music finds it way back.

In all, Combs is using this song to share his thoughts on the “sad” state of modern day country music. He is not happy how his beloved genre of music has changed. According to him, it has lost its main essence. He therefore longs for the good old days.

Writing and Production of “Can I Get an Outlaw?”

Writing: Combs alongside Kieran Walsh
Production: Luke’s longtime collaborator Scott Moffatt

Album/EP

It is the third and final track from Combs’ second EP of the same name. Both the song and EP came out in July 2014.