What Was I Thinkin'
Dierks Bentley
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Becky was a beauty from south Alabama Her Daddy had a heart like a nine-pound hammer Think he even did a little time in the slammer What was I thinkin' She snuck out one night And met me by the front gate Her Daddy came out wavin' that twelve gauge We tore out the drive he peppered my tailgate What was I thinkin' Oh, I knew there'd be hell to pay But that crossed my mind a little too late 'Cause I was Thinkin 'bout a little white tank top Sittin' right there in the middle by me I was thinkin' bout a long kiss Man just gotta get goin' Where the night might lead I know what I was feelin' But what was I thinkin' What was I thinkin' By the county line The cops were nippn' on our heels Pulled off the road and kicked it in four-wheel Shut off the lights and tore through a corn field What was I thinkin' Out the other side she was hollerin' faster Took a dirt road had the radio blastin' Hit the honky-tonk for a little close dancin' What was I thinkin' Oh I knew there'd be hell to pay But that crossed my mind a little too late 'Cause I was Thinkin 'bout a little white tank top Sittin' right there in the middle by me I was thinkin' bout a long kiss Man just gotta get goin' Where the night might lead I know what I was feelin' But what was I thinkin' When a mountain of a man With a "born to kill" tattoo Tried to cut in I knocked out his front tooth We ran outside hood-slidin' like Bo Duke What was I thinkin' I finally got her home at a half past too late Her Daddy's in a lawn chair Sittin' on the driveway Put it in park as he started my way What was I thinkin' Oh what was I thinkin' Oh what was I thinkin' Then she gave a come-and-get-me grin And like a bullet we were gone again 'Cause I was Thinkin 'bout a little white tank top Sittin' right there in the middle by me I was thinkin' bout a long kiss Man just gotta get goin' Where the night might lead I know what I was feelin' Yeah I know what I was feelin But what was I thinkin', what was I thinkin' I know what I was feelin' But what was I thinkin' Guess I was thinking about that tank top Those cutoffs, hahaha
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Written by: BRETT BEAVERS, DERIC RUTTAN, DIERKS BENTLEY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"What Was I Thinkin'" is a country song, thereby showing Dierks Bentley's origin in the American country music scene.
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Song's Success"What Was I Thinkin'" stands as one of Dierks Bentley's most successful releases. It was his debut single and immediately catapulted him into stardom by reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in 2003.
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Track ProductionThis hit song was written by Dierks Bentley, Deric Ruttan, and Brett Beavers, showcasing Bentley's songwriting talent besides his skills as a performer.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What Was I Thinkin'" won the award for Breakthrough Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards, evidencing the highly successful visuals to accompany the song.
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Album Performance"What Was I Thinkin'" was the first track on Bentley's self-titled debut album, which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Lyric ThemeThe song tells a story about a fun and reckless night out, typical for the relaxed and jovial theme often found in country music.
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Impact"What Was I Thinkin'" played a crucial role in Bentley being nominated and winning the Horizon Award at the Country Music Association Awards in 2005.
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Live PerformancesBentley is known to play "What Was I Thinkin'" at most of his live performances, making it one of his signature songs.
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Character in LyricsThe lyrics of the song also reference a girl named Becky, which has become a recurring character in some of Dierks Bentley's other songs.
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RecognitionIn 2019, "What Was I Thinkin'" was listed at number 98 in Billboard's ranking of the greatest songs of the 2000s, highlighting its ongoing popularity.
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