There Is No Arizona
Jamie O'Neal
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He promised her a new and better life out in Arizona Underneath the blue neverending sky, swore that he was gonna Get things in order he'd send for her When he left her behind, it never crossed her mind There is no Arizona No painted desert, no Sedona If there was a Grand Canyon She could fill it up with the lies he's told her But they don't exist, those dreams he sold her She'll wake up and find There is no Arizona She got a postcard with no return address postmarked Tombstone It said, I don't know where I'm goin' next, but when I do I'll let you know May, June, July, she wonders why She's still waiting, she'll keep waiting 'cause There is no Arizona No painted desert, no Sedona If there was a Grand Canyon She could fill it up with the lies he's told her But they don't exist, those dreams he sold her She'll get there and find There is no Arizona Each day the sun sets into the west Her heart sinks lower in her chest And friends keep asking when she's going Finally she tells them, don't you know There is no Arizona No painted desert, no Sedona If there was a Grand Canyon She could fill it up with the lies he's told her But they don't exist, those dreams he sold her She'll get there and find There is no Arizona
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Written by: JAMIE O'NEAL, LISA A DREW, SHAYE SMITH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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16 facts about this song
Singer/songwriter"There Is No Arizona" was the debut single of Australian country singer Jamie O’Neal.
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Billboard rankingsThe song hit number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the U.S.
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Grammy nomination"There Is No Arizona" earned O'Neal a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2001.
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Chart presenceIt also reached number 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Year of releaseThis song was first introduced to the public in 2000.
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SongwritersMultiple songwriters collaborated on "There Is No Arizona" including Jamie O'Neal herself, Lisa Drew and Shaye Smith.
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Gold certificationThe song received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) indicating half a million units sold.
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Album"There Is No Arizona" was the leading track on O'Neal's debut album, "Shiver."
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Music videoThe music video, directed by Lawrence Carroll, depicts the emotional journey of a woman abandoned by her lover who promised a dream life in Arizona.
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Lyric interpretationThe lyrics are a poignant depiction of dreams that are promised but never realized.
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Live performances"There Is No Arizona" is often a highlight of O'Neal's live performances and has become a signature song for her.
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Artistic breakthroughThis song was credited for launching Jamie O'Neal's career in country music.
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Women empowerment themeThe song is often referred to as a strong women empowerment anthem for its portrayal of a woman who rises above her circumstances.
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Country music charts"There Is No Arizona" also climbed to number 3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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Cover versionsCover versions of the song have appeared on many tribute albums from various artists.
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Succession on chartsFollowing its rise to the top, "There is No Arizona" was succeeded by "One Voice" by Billy Gilman on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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