She Let Herself Go

George Strait

About She Let Herself Go

"She Let Herself Go" is a song written by Dean Dillon and Kerry Kurt Phillips, and recorded by American country music singer George Strait. It was released in September 2005 as the second single from Strait's album Somewhere Down in Texas. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in January 2006. The song became Strait's 40th Number One single on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, tying the record held at the time by Conway Twitty.


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2007
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He wondered how she'd take it when he said goodbye
Thought she might do some cryin' lose some sleep at night
But he had no idea, when he hit the road
That without him in her life, she'd let herself go

[Chorus]
Let herself go on a singles cruise
To Vegas once, then to Honolulu
Let herself go to New York City
A week at the Spa, came back knocked-out pretty
When he said he didn't love her no more
She let herself go

She poured her heart an' soul into their three-bedroom ranch
Spent her days raisin' babies, ironin' his pants
Came home one day from the grocery store and found his note
And without him there to stop her, she let herself go

Let herself go on her first blind-date
Had the time of her life with some friends at the lake
Let herself go, buy a brand new car
Drove down to the beach he always said was too far
Sand sure felt good between her toes

[Chorus]

To Vegas once
Honolulu, New York City
Came back knocked-out pretty

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George Strait

George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012. more »

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Written by: DEAN DILLON, KERRY PHILLIPS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Songwriting
"She Let Herself Go" was penned by Dean Dillon and Kerry Phillips. Dean Dillon has collaborated with George Strait on many of his hit songs.
Release Date
The song was released as a single in the year 2005. It is part of the album "Somewhere Down in Texas."
Chart Performance
"She Let Herself Go" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This marked George Strait's 40th number-one hit on this chart.
Song Length
The song has a total playing time of approximately three minutes and eighteen seconds.
Music Video
The music video for "She Let Herself Go" landed on the number 47 spot of the GAC's Top 50 Videos of the Year in 2006.
Song Interpretation
Unlike what the title might suggest, the song is not about a woman neglecting herself. Instead, it narrates the story of a woman who starts truly living life and taking care of herself after a breakup.
Certification
Although the song didn't receive any certification such as Gold or Platinum, it was a significant hit on the radio, increasing George Strait's dominance in the country genre.
Accompanying Tours
George Strait included "She Let Herself Go" in the setlist of his subsequent tours that took place after the release of the song.
Album Performance
The album "Somewhere Down in Texas" which featured "She Let Herself Go," was a commercial success, debuting at the number one spot on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and Billboard 200 charts.
Instrument Arrangement
The song features traditional country music instruments like acoustic guitar, steel guitar, and fiddle, which is characteristic of George Strait's music.
Fan Reaction
The song was received well by Strait's fan base, as it contained the classic country sound and relatable lyrics that they had come to love from the artist.
Cover Versions
"She Let Herself Go" has been covered by various country music artists, showcasing its lasting impact in the genre.

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