When My Ship Comes In
Clint Black
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No sun on the Rockies, not even the light of day I feel that old cabin fever coming on But I know where I'll be when lady luck finally blows my way She'll put the wind in my sails and I'll be gone It won't be long before my ship comes in Gonna sail right out of Colorado Catch a ride on a warm trade wind to Puerta No-One-Knows She'll find me waiting when my ship comes in Gonna board and go whichever way the wind blows I'll be off to find myself once again in Puerta No-One-Knows When my ship comes in Maybe I'm only dreaming but it sure seems real Somehow the wind doesn't chill quite to the bone Or could it just be the fever I'm running on an uneven keel Not losing sight of why I'm up here alone It won't be long before my ship comes in She'll find me waiting when my ship comes in It won't be long before my ship comes in She'll find me waiting when my ship comes in When my ship comes in
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Written by: CLINT PATRICK BLACK, JAMES HAYDEN NICHOLAS
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"When My Ship Comes In" is a song performed by Clint Black, an accomplished American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer.
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Song RecognitionThis track reached the number one spot in the United States Billboard country charts in January 1993, demonstrating its high popularity.
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Album SuccessThe song comes from Clint Black's critically acclaimed 1992 album, "The Hard Way". This album was certified Platinum by RIAA, selling over one million copies in the US alone.
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Awards and NominationsClint Black has received numerous accolades throughout his career. While "When My Ship Comes In" didn't win any specific awards, it contributed to the overall success and recognition Clint Black has earned, including several American Music and Country Music Association awards.
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SongwritersClint Black co-wrote the song with Hayden Nicholas. The pair have written many of Black's hits together and have developed a remarkable working relationship.
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VideoThe music video for "When My Ship Comes In" was directed by Edd Griles, a renowned American director who also directed Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All" and Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun".
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of the track are upbeat and optimistic, representing hope, resilience, and awaiting the fruition of hard work and patience — as embodied in the metaphor of the ship coming in.
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Music Style"When My Ship Comes In" showcases Black's signature style of traditional country music blended with elements of rock.
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Chart SuccessIn addition to hitting the number one spot on the US Billboard country charts, the song also ranked sixteenth on the US Country Songs Billboard Year-End Chart in 1993.
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Other PerformancesClint Black has performed this popular song at numerous concerts, delighting fans with its hopeful lyrics and catchy melodies.
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