Sounds Like Life to Me

Darryl Worley

About Sounds Like Life to Me

"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. The song made its chart debut in early 2009, becoming Worley's first Top 40 country hit since "I Just Came Back from a War" in late 2006-early 2007. It was written by Worley, Wynn Varble and Phil O'Donnell.


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2009
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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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Darryl Worley

Darryl Wade Worley (born October 31, 1964) is an American country music artist. Signed to DreamWorks Records Nashville in 2000, Worley released four albums for the label: Hard Rain Don't Last (2000), I Miss My Friend (2002), Have You Forgotten? (2003), and Darryl Worley in 2004. After the label closed in 2005, he moved to 903 Music, an independent label owned by Neal McCoy, releasing Here and Now in 2006, shortly before that label's closure. His most recent studio release is 2009's Sounds Like Life via Stroudavarious Records, owned by James Stroud. more »

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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.
Songwriters
Darryl co-wrote the song "Sounds Like Life to Me" with sensational Nashville songwriters Phil O'Donnell and Wynn Varble.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Lyrics Content
The 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.
Song Reception
The song was noted by critics for its resonance with the financial hardships many Americans experienced during the economic recession of the late 2000s.
Album Popularity
The 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.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by the renowned country music video director, Chris Hicky.
Live Performances
Darryl 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.
Noteworthy Mention
The 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.
Musical Style
"Sounds Like Life to Me" is characterized by Worley's distinct country sound, backed by resonant guitars and strong, storytelling lyrics.
Inspiration
Worley has often stated that his working-class upbringing in Tennessee inspired songs like "Sounds Like Life to Me," which deal with overcoming personal struggles.
Symbolic Title
The 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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