Sounds Like Life to Me
Darryl Worley
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Got a call last night from an old friend's wife Said I hate to bother you Johnny Ray fell off the wagon He's been gone all afternoon Well I know my buddy so I drove to Skully's And found him at the bar I say hey man, what's going on? He said I don't know where to start Sarah's old car's about to fall apart And the washer quit last week We had to put momma in the nursing home And the baby's cutting teeth I didn't get much work this week And I got bills to pay I said I know this ain't what you wanna hear But it's what I'm gonna say Sounds like life to me it ain't no fantasy It's just a common case of everyday reality Man I know it's tough but you gotta suck it up To hear you talk you're caught up in some tragedy It sounds like life to me Well his face turned red and he shook his head He said you don't understand Three kids and a wife depend on me And I'm just one man To top it off I just found out That Sarah's two months late I said hey bartender set us up a round We need to celebrate Sounds like life to me plain old destiny Yeah the only thing for certain is uncertainty You gotta hold on tight just enjoy the ride Get used to all this unpredictability Sounds like life Man I know its tough but you gotta suck it up To hear you talk you're caught up in some tragedy Sounds like life to me (Sounds like life to me) Sounds like life (Sounds like life to me) Sounds like life to me Sounds like life to me Sounds like life to me
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Written by: WYNN VARBLE, DARRYL WORLEY, PHILIP EUGENE O'DONNELL
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12 facts about this song
Song Release Details"Sounds Like Life to Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darryl Worley. It was released in January 2009 as the second single from his album, Sounds Like Life.
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SongwritersDarryl co-wrote the song "Sounds Like Life to Me" with sensational Nashville songwriters Phil O'Donnell and Wynn Varble.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in addition to charting within the top 70 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics tell the story of a man encountering a friend who is down on his luck and drinking his problems away. Despite the friend's lamentations about his numerous troubles, the man asserts that these issues sound like life, implying that difficulties and hardships are standard elements of everyone's life.
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Song ReceptionThe song was noted by critics for its resonance with the financial hardships many Americans experienced during the economic recession of the late 2000s.
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Album PopularityThe song greatly contributed to the popularity of Worley's album, "Sounds Like Life," which climbed to number 23 on the US Billboard Country Album chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by the renowned country music video director, Chris Hicky.
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Live PerformancesDarryl Worley regularly performs "Sounds Like Life to Me" in his live shows which often receives a positive response from the crowd, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Noteworthy MentionThe song has been mentioned as one of the staples in Darryl Worley’s career, resonating with listeners due to its relatable content and country charm.
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Musical Style"Sounds Like Life to Me" is characterized by Worley's distinct country sound, backed by resonant guitars and strong, storytelling lyrics.
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InspirationWorley has often stated that his working-class upbringing in Tennessee inspired songs like "Sounds Like Life to Me," which deal with overcoming personal struggles.
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Symbolic TitleThe song not only was a popular single but also was chosen as the title track for the album, underlining its symbolic representation of the themes presented throughout the record.
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