Muddy Water
Trace Adkins
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Eighteen wheeler dropped me off at that city limits sign Sunday morning sunlight hurt my eyes It's a long way from where I been back to my home town But there's a man in me I need to drown Baptize me in that muddy water Wash me clean in amazing grace I ain't been living like I aughta Baptize me in that muddy water Made my way to the church at the end of the dirt road Dragging what was left of my soul I could see the saints out back on the river bank And I could hear forgiveness calling out my name Baptize me in that muddy water Wash me clean in amazing grace I ain't living like a aughta, no Baptize me in that muddy water Baptize me in that muddy water Yeah, wash me clean that muddy water, water In that muddy water Baptize me
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Written by: ANTHONY TYLER KENNEY, FRED K. YOUNG, GREGORY GLEN MARTIN, MARK S. ORR, RICHARD OREN YOUNG
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8 facts about this song
Song Release"Muddy Water" is a song by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in August 2008 as the first single from his album, "X."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and reached number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song Theme and Message"Muddy Water" has a spiritual message about redemption and baptism. The lyrics speak about seeking spiritual cleansing in muddy water, which symbolically represents struggles in life.
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Song CompositionIt was written by successful songwriters Monty Criswell and Rick Huckaby. It's a mid-tempo country song with strong Southern Gospel influences.
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VideoThe video for "Muddy Water" is quite unique because it features Trace Adkins participating in a baptismal ceremony in a river. The video emphasizes the song's religious themes.
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Critical ResponseThe song was generally well-received by critics for its spiritual themes and Adkins' powerful, baritone vocals. Many praised its departure from the typical party-themed country song.
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Music StyleUnlike many of Adkins' other songs that are distinctly in the Country-Rock genre, "Muddy Water" has a more traditional country sound, incorporating elements of Southern Gospel music.
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Album Achievement"Muddy Water" appeared on the album "X," which reached number 7 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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