Living for the Night
George Strait
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Everyday is a lifetime without you Hard to get through, since you've been gone So I do the only thing I know how to, to get by I'm living for the night I've drawn all the curtains in this old house To keep the sun out and off my face Friends stop by to check-in 'cause I've checked out I tell them I'm fine, I'm living for the night I can't hide the tears I cry, the pain that came with your goodbyes The memories that keep me out of sight Every night I venture out, into those neon arms that hold me tight I'm living for the night I'm a whole lot easier to talk to, When I've had a few, I settle down Whiskey kills the man you've turned me into And I come alive I'm living for the night Daylight can't hide the tears I cried, the pain that came with your goodbyes The memories that keep me out of sight Every night I venture out, into those neon arms that hold me tight I'm living for the night I'm living for the night Everyday is a lifetime without you
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Written by: DEAN DILLON, GEORGE STRAIT, BUBBA STRAIT
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Living for the Night" is a track by George Strait, a renowned American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait is often referred to as the "King of Country" and is known for his neotraditionalist country style.
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Song ReleaseReleased in 2009, "Living for the Night" is the lead single from the album "Twang," the twenty-sixth studio album by George Strait.
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LyricsThe song, introspective in its lyrical content, expresses the narrator's struggles following the end of a romantic relationship. He demonstrates his unhappiness and inability to move beyond such circumstances, spending his days waiting for the night to find solace in his favorite drink.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song immediately ascended to chart success. "Living for the Night" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number fifty-eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, marking it as a crossover success.
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SongwritingInterestingly, this song was written by George Strait, his son Bubba Strait, and renowned songwriter Dean Dillon. This was the first time George and Bubba had co-written a song, marking the event as a special milestone in their careers.
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Awards and Recognition"Living for the Night" earned several nominations, including Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards and Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2010.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received rave reviews from music critics. AllMusic openly praised the song for its lyrical simplicity and emotional depth, while others appreciated the traditional country composition.
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LegacyAs with many of Strait's songs, "Living for the Night" has since become a favorite among fans of country music and is often highlighted as one of the defining tracks in George Strait's diverse and widely successful discography.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Living for the Night" was released in 2009 and directed by Trey Fanjoy. It features George singing in a bar filled with patrons who clearly have stories of their own, with the song serving as a soundtrack to their shared solitude.
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Strait’s CommentaryIn interviews, George Strait has spoken of this song with particular affection. He has said that the process of co-writing the song with his son, Bubba, was a truly rewarding experience that imparted a personal significance to the track.
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