When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back
Confederate Railroad
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I remember waking in the morning To the sound of the rooster's crow Mamma cooking in the kitchen Arthur Godfrey on the radio Me and Dad were just like strangers We never did see eye to eye Came to blows one Sunday morning So I packed my bags and I said goodbye CHORUS When you leave that way you can never go back A train won't run on a torn up track Sometimes I wish I'd never roamed,oh no 'Cause when you leave that way you can never go home Then I met a girl in Knoxville Oh, we set our wedding day I left her standing at the alter With a baby on the way REPEAT CHORUS Lord I'd love to see my mom and daddy And what I'd give to hold that boy of mine I'd get down on my knees and I'd say I'm sorry If I could only go back one more time But I killed a man in Houston When he caught me with his wife And I told the preacher man to leave me alone When he came to read my rights CHORUS He said son,when you leave this way you can never come back A soul won't roll on a torn up track All through eternity you'll roam alone 'Cause when you leave this way you can never come home All through eternity you'll roam alone 'Cause when you leave this way you can never come home
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Written by: JOHNNY MC RAE, STEVE CLARK
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back" is a song by American country music band Confederate Railroad.
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Song ReleaseThe song was initially released in May 1993 as the lead single from their second album, "Notorious."
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Song CompositionIt was composed by Steve Clark and Johnny MacRae, two talented songwriters renowned in the country music domain.
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Previous RecordingsThe song had earlier been recorded by Sam Neely in 1975 and then by Bill Anderson in 1986, making Confederate Railroad the third band to record and release the song.
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Song ThemesThe song has some dark themes, depicting the life of a character who makes bad decisions from a young age that leads him down a path of continuing destructive behaviour.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1993.
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Music VideoThe music video for "When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back" was directed by Michael Merriman and portrays the narrative described in the lyrics, making it a powerful visual experience.
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Band's BackgroundConfederate Railroad is a country rock/southern rock band established in 1987 in Marietta, Georgia, and though they had multiple hits, "When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back" is considered one of their classics.
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Fan ReactionAlthough it is one of Confederate Railroad's less upbeat songs, "When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back" is highly praised for its poignant storytelling and emotional impact.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a fan favourite included in the band's live performances, where it often elicits strong audience reactions.
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