One Way Ticket — (because I Can)
"One Way Ticket (Because I Can)" is an upbeat country-pop anthem recorded by American artist LeAnn Rimes. Released in as the third single from her debut album, Blue , it became a landmark track in her early career by reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart . Artist: LeAnn Rimes Album: Blue (1996) Songwriters: Judy Rodman and Keith Hinton Producers: Wilbur C. Rimes and Chuck Howard Genre: Country pop Length: 3:42 Commercial Performance & Records
LeAnn Rimes – One Way Ticket (Because I Can) Lyrics - Genius One Way Ticket (Because I Can)
Impressively, a 13-year-old Rimes reportedly recorded the final vocal track in only one take . "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)" is an
The narrator describes a "new horizon" and resolves to "start all over again," symbolized by buying a one-way ticket on a westbound train. Rimes and Chuck Howard Genre: Country pop Length:
The song is an empowering anthem about moving on from an unfulfilling relationship and embracing independence.
The official video was filmed in , featuring Rimes singing at various iconic landmarks, including: The Golden Gate Bridge Lombard Street (main performance location) Fisherman's Wharf On top of a moving cable car
This remains Rimes' only #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.