The One That Got Away
Embargoed Until 6.13.2025
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Barefoot Joe is back with a fresh, feel-good anthem just in time for summer. His new single, “The One That Got Away,” dropping June 13th, 2025, blends catchy country-pop hooks with playful storytelling and a dose of heartfelt regret. With a sound tailor-made for fans of Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, and even the pop-savvy stylings of Natasha Bedingfield, this track is set to be a favorite on light-hearted breakup playlists and weekend road trip rotations alike.
Anchored by the confessional lines, “Taking her for granted, the best girl on the planet, was my greatest mistake,” and the punchy chorus “I know I’ll never find another love like that; up the creek without a paddle, ain’t no getting her back,” the song walks the line between self-aware charm and radio-ready shine.
“The One That Got Away” shows Barefoot Joe leaning into his playful side without losing the heart that’s made him a fan favorite. It’s the kind of track that gets stuck in your head.
Written by Joseph "Barefoot Joe" McMinn
Recorded at Hilltop Recording Studio, Nashville TN
Produced by Matt Huitt (Huitt Productions)
Brent Rader (drums)
Joel Key (acoustic guitar)
Austin Crum (lead guitar)
Rachel Crick (fiddle)
Duncan Mullins (bass)
Mike Rojas (keys) - 4-time ACM winning keyboardist
Andrea Pearson (background vocals)
Rodney Ingle (background vocals)
LYRICS:
(VERSE 1)
If you find somebody that's one of a kind
That loves you true and she's ride or die
Just hold on tight and please don't let her go
'Cause you might wind up just-a-full of regret
Kickin' yourself on the day she left
On the outside lookin' in shiverin' in the cold
(CHORUS)
'Cause takin' her for granted
The best girl on the planet
Was my greatest mistake
By the time I came around
She was half way out of town
I was too little too late
I know I'll never find another love like that
Up the creek without a paddle
Ain't no gettin' her back
'Cause you can't find closure
There ain't no gettin' over the one that got away
The one that got away
Na na na na na na na na na na na
The one that got away
Na na na na na na na na na na na
(VERSE 2)
Well there might be plenty of fish in the sea
But there's only one that was made for me
And I let her go like a kite flying free in the wind
Free in the wind
'Cause she had my heart
The apple of my eye
My sweet home Alabama
My American pie
And I know I'll never find another love like that again
(CHORUS)
'Cause takin' her for granted
The best girl on the planet
Was my greatest mistake
By the time I came around
She was half way out of town
I was too little too late
I know I'll never find another love like that
Up the creek without a paddle
Ain't no gettin' her back
'Cause you can't find closure
There ain't no gettin' over the one that got away
The one that got away
Na na na na na na na na na na na
The one that got away
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Alright now!
(FINAL CHORUS)
Yeah I know I'll never find another love like that
Up the creek without a paddle
Ain't no gettin' her back
'Cause you can't find closure
There ain't no gettin' over the one that got away
'Cause you can't find closure
There ain't no gettin' over the one that got away
'Cause you can't find closure
There ain't no gettin' over the one that got away
The one that got away
Na na na na na na na na na na na
The one that got away
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Yeah
ABOUT THE SONG:
Barefoot Joe’s upcoming single “The One That Got Away,” out June 13, doesn’t beg for attention — it earns it with something more lasting: emotional precision. Wrapped in smooth guitar work and an effortlessly melodic structure, the song delivers a familiar story without feeling recycled. Instead, it feels personal, grounded, and just vulnerable enough to leave a mark.
There’s a lived-in quality to the lyrics. “Taking her for granted, the best girl on the planet, was my greatest mistake” hits like something pulled from a real conversation, not a writing room whiteboard. The chorus follows with “I know I’ll never find another love like that; up the creek without a paddle, ain’t no getting her back,” but there’s no big emotional breakdown — just resignation, framed with a half-smile and a rhythm that keeps moving forward.
The strength of the track lies in its restraint. There are no dramatic crescendos or theatrical flourishes. The emotion simmers beneath the surface, and that subtle tension is what makes it stick. Joe leans into regret without ever losing the laid-back tone that draws listeners in. He’s not preaching, and he’s not asking for sympathy. He’s just owning it — and there’s something magnetic about that.
“The One That Got Away” is a breakup song, sure. But more than that, it’s a moment of clarity, bottled in under four minutes. It doesn’t chase trends, and it doesn’t need to. It feels real — and these days, that’s enough to stand out.