The Secret Of Life
Faith Hill
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Couple of guys sittin' around drinkin' Down at the Starlight Bar One of 'em says, "You know I've been thinking" Other one says, "That won't get you too far" He says, "This is your life, and welcome to it It's just workin' and drinkin' and dreams Ad on TV says ?Just Do It' Hell if I know what that means" The secret of life is a good cup of coffee The secret of life is keep your eye on the ball The secret of life is a beautiful woman And Marilyn stares down from the barroom wall "You and me, we're just a couple of zeros Just a couple of down-and-outs But movie stars and football heroes What have they got to be unhappy about?" So they turn to the bartender, "Sam, what do you think? What's the key that unlocks that door?" Sam don't say nothin', just wipes off the bar And he pours them a couple more 'Cause the secret of life is in Sam's martinis The secret of life is in Marilyn's eyes The secret of life is in Monday Night Football Rolling Stones records and Mom's apple pie Sam looks up from his Sunday paper Says, "Boys, you're on the wrong track The secret of life is there ain't no secret And you don't get your money back" Hey The secret of life is gettin' up early The secret of life is stayin' up late The secret of life is try not to hurry But don't wait Don't wait The secret of life is a good cup of coffee The secret of life is keep your eye on the ball The secret of life is to find the right woman The secret of life is nothin' at all Oh, it's nothin' at all The secret of life Couple of guys sittin' around drinkin' Down at the Starlight Bar One of 'em says, "You know I've been thinking" Other one says, "That won't get you too far" "That won't get you too far"
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Written by: GRETCHEN PETERS
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The Secret Of Life" is a song by American country music singer Faith Hill, released in May 1998 as the fourth single from her album "Faith".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached a peak position of no. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "The Secret Of Life" portray the stoic philosophy of life, symbolizing how a life's secret might just be a good cup of coffee or a beautiful sunset.
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BackgroundThis song was written by Gretchen Peters. It was not written specifically for Hill, but she heard it on Peter’s debut album and loved it.
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Song's ReceptionIt received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the song for its depth and substance, while others felt the song was too generic.
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Pop-Culture ImpactHill's song has been featured in several television shows and films, including "Dawson's Creek" and "'Til There Was You".
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Secret Of Life" was directed by Jon Small and shot in a diner. Faith Hill is featured looking stylish in retro 50's outfits.
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Album SuccessThe album "Faith" from which the song originated was a large success, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It has since been certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA, for sales of six million copies in the United States alone.
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Award NominationsThis song propelled Faith Hill's fame during the late 90's and helped her earn several award nominations, including the Grammy Awards.
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Song's LegacyToday, many country music fans regard "The Secret Of Life" as one of Faith Hill’s signature songs and a classic in the genre. The song continues to be popular on country radio nearly 25 years after its release.
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