The Shape I'm In
Joe Nichols
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I've got a number on a napkin, a poundin' in my head Takes everything I've got to crawl out of bed I lost a hell of a woman, freedom caught me on the chin But I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in. The sun came up again this morning. I got a call from a long lost friend. Planned us a little road trip down to New Orleans. It ain't much but it beats where I've been. Yea I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in. Well I'm gettin' better at barely gettin' by When I look at her picture I don't break down and cry. And all this time on my hands it's gettin' easier to spend Cause I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in. The sun came up again this morning, I took my old fastback for a spin. Now when it rains it ain't always pouring And I'm learning how to live again Yea I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in. Yea I'm doin' alright, Yes I'm doin' alright, Yea I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in. Yes I'm doin' alright, Yea I'm doin' alright, Yea I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in.
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Written by: Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The Shape I'm In" was released in July 2010 as part of Joe Nichols 8th studio album, "Old Things New".
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, and Ben Hayslip, often referred to as "The Peach Pickers" because all three songwriters are from Georgia.
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Story Behind the SongIt's a country song with a strong narrative about healing from a broken heart, with the protagonist finding solace in a local bar.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song for its honest lyrics and Nichols' heartfelt performance.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Eric Welch and premiered in August 2010. The video creatively shows Joe Nichols' interpretation of the song.
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Live PerformancesNichols has regularly performed "The Shape I'm In" during his concerts, and it is often recognised as a crowd favorite.
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Song RecognitionDespite its moderate performance commercial-wise, the song remains one of Joe Nichols' recognizable hits.
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Artist BackgroundJoe Nichols began his music career in the late 1990s. "The Shape I'm In" is said to showcase his distinctive traditional country vocal style that he's well known for.
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The AlbumNichols' album "Old Things New", which includes "The Shape I'm In", peaked at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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