Today My World Slipped Away
Vern Gosdin
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We made it final today I gave you all I had, you made your get away All the love we once made Turned to memories today. I left the courtroom and went straight to the church I hit my knees and told God how much I hurt There's nothing left of my heart It's going to be so hard to make a new start. [Chorus] 'Cause today my world slipped away We buried the plans that we made And tonight I'm alone and afraid Cause today my world slipped away. All my friends say I'll make it alright I'll recover and start a new life But that'll be so hard to do 'Cause livin' ain't worth livin' without you. [Chorus] 'Cause today my world slipped away
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Written by: MARK WRIGHT, VERN GOSDIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Album Release"Today My World Slipped Away" is one of the best-known songs of Vern Gosdin, a popular country music singer. The song was part of his 1983 album titled 'If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)'.
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Chart PerformanceThis powerful ballad reached the number 10 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1983, showcasing Gosdin's huge popularity within the country music genre.
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ComposerThe song was co-written by Vern Gosdin himself, along with Mark Wright. It’s proof of Gosdin's talent not just as a singer, but also as a skilled songwriter.
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Cover Versions"Today My World Slipped Away" was later covered by George Strait in 1997, who also had a great deal of success with the song. Strait's version peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Song ThemeThe heartbreaking theme of this song, which tells the story of a difficult divorce and the consequent feeling of loss, resonated with many listeners and has become a classic in the country music genre.
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Music StyleKnown for his traditional country music style, Gosdin's emotive delivery in "Today My World Slipped Away" further cemented his reputation as "The Voice" of country music.
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Second Live PerformanceNotably, the song is still performed live by Gosdin's remaining band, The Vern Gosdin Band, paying tribute to Vern's emotional storytelling through music.
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AwardsWhile "Today My World Slipped Away" did not directly win any awards, it contributed to the acclaim Vern Gosdin received over his career, including multiple nominations for the Country Music Association's 'Male Vocalist of the Year'.
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