Voices
Chris Young
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You could say I'm a little bit crazy You could call me insane Walkin' 'round with all these whispers Runnin' 'round here in my brain I just can't help but hear 'em Man, I can't avoid it I hear voices I hear voices like My dad sayin', "Work that job But don't work your life away" And mama tellin' me to drop some cash In the offerin' plate on Sunday And granddad sayin', "You can have a few But don't ever cross that line" Yeah, I hear voices all the time Turns out I'm pretty dang lucky For all that good advice Those hard-to-find words of wisdom Holed up here in my mind And just when I've lost my way Or I've got too many choices I hear voices I hear voices like My dad sayin', "Quit that team And you'd be a quitter for the rest of your life" And mama tellin' me to say a prayer Every time I lay down at night And grandma sayin', "If you find the one You better treat her right" Yeah, I hear voices all the time Sometimes I try to ignore 'em But I thank God for 'em 'Cause they made me who I am My dad sayin', "Work that job But don't work your life away" And mama tellin' me to drop some cash In the offerin' plate on Sunday And granddad sayin', "You can have a few But don't ever cross that line" Yeah, I hear voices all the time Yeah, I hear voices all the time All the time
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Written by: Chris Tompkins, Christopher Young, Craig Wiseman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Voices" by Chris Young was initially released in 2008 as the second single from his album "The Man I Want To Be."
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Chart PerformanceDespite initially peaking at number 37 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in its 2008 release, the song was re-released in 2010 and reached number one in 2011.
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Historical Achievement"Voices" is one of the few songs in the history of Billboard's country charts to reach number one in its second chart run, after falling off the chart in its first run.
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Song ThemeThe song is about recognizing the wisdom and guidance of friends and family, especially parents and grandparents, to guide through life.
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Songwriter"Voices" was written by Chris Young together with Chris Tompkins and Craig Wiseman.
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AwardsThis song helped Young secure a nomination for the Top New Solo Vocalist at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video features Chris Young singing and playing the guitar, intercut with scenes of everyday people hearing the voices of their loved ones.
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Reception"Voices" received favorable reviews from critics praising Young's traditional country voice and the relatable lyrics.
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Album Success"Voices", along with other songs in the album "The Man I Want To Be", helped establish Young's successful career in country music.
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Live Performances"Voices" remains a popular song during Chris Young's live performances and has been part of his setlist on multiple tours.
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Digital SalesThe song has performed well digitally, earning a Gold certification from the RIAA, indicating sales of over 500,000 units in the U.S.
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Personal SignificanceIn interviews, Young has mentioned that "Voices" holds a special place in his heart due its heartfelt message about familial love and respect.
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