The Hard Way
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Show a little inspiration, show a little spark And show that things that drew me to you and stole my heart And tell me something I don't know instead of everything I do And look at me as if I mean something to you Our hearts are beating while we sleep, but while we're wide awake You know the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, and what your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard way Show a little passion, baby, show a little style And show the knack for knowing when and the gift for knowing how And have a little trust in us when fear obscures the path You know we got this far, darling, not by luck, but by never turning back Some will call on destiny, but I just call on faith That the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, to what your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard way Caught up in our little lives, there's not a lot left over I see what's missing in your eyes; you're searching for that field of clover So show a little inspiration, show a little spark Show the world a little light when you show it your heart We've got two lives, one we're given and the other one we make And the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, and your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard (everything we got, we got the hard way) Everything we got, we got the hard way (Because the world won't stop) hang on, baby...
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Written by: MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Hard Way" is a song by Mary Chapin Carpenter, an American singer-songwriter. Carpenter focuses primarily on country music, and other genres such as folk and soft rock music.
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Album releaseThe song is from her fourth album ‘Shooting Straight in the Dark,' which was released by Columbia Records in 1990.
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Song Success"The Hard Way" reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991, demonstrating the song's popularity at the time of its release.
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Award-NominationsThe album "Shooting Straight in the Dark" received Grammy nominations for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, and Best Country Song for "The Hard Way."
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Song MeaningThe track is a melancholic expression of living life, learning from mistakes, and regret, which is often seen in Carpenter's songwriting, portraying her as a reflective and introspective artist.
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Music StyleThe song showcases Carpenter's unique style, which combines country with elements of folk, creating a meaningful song with a touching message.
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Additional MusiciansIn "the Hard Way", Carpenter worked with several accomplished musicians such as Duke Levine on electric guitar and Jon Carroll on piano and organ.
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Critic reviewsCritics have praised "The Hard Way" for Carpenter's emotive vocal delivery and the song's thoughtful lyrics.
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Signature SoundCarpenter's narrative storytelling style in the lyrics of "The Hard Way" is a key element of her distinctive sound, which helped her to stand out in the country music scene.
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Impact on CareerAchieving success with meaningful songs like "The Hard Way" helped Carpenter to cement her reputation as a leading country artist in the 90s and establish a devoted fanbase.
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