Measure of a Man
Jack Ingram
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When I was fifteen, I left home young Tore up the tracks and then some Me and my dad didn't see eye to eye I never took to him, he never took the time Bullet proof, more than tough Smarter than he ever was Well, I burned those wheels down the highway And I learned what I learned the hard way Do the best you can do, love many, trust few Work hard for the money in your hands That's the measure of a man Yeah, the measure of a man Anger burns, love cools it down Pretty young woman turned my head around The world through her eyes looked so different She lives on faith, she looks for forgiveness Fool proof, it ain't easy I need her, she needs me She stole my heart on this highway She taught me to love through the hard days Yeah, she's cool when I'm not; she's as steady as a rock She's as solid as the ring on my hand That's the measure of a man Yeah, the measure of a man Last night she handed me a son of my own It killed me to do it, but I picked up the phone Hey, Dad, I burned ten years down this highway And I learned what I learned the hard way Truth is, I need you; we'll cry if we need to And I'll swallow my pride if you can That's the measure of a man Oh yeah, the measure of a man.
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Written by: GORDON FRANCIS SAMPSON, RADNEY M. FOSTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release"Measure of a Man" was released in 2007. It is the third single from Jack Ingram's "This is It" album.
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SongwriterThe song was composed by Radney Foster, Gordie Sampson, and Brian Harrison.
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GenreJack Ingram is known for his country music style, and "Measure of a Man" is no different. It belongs to the country genre.
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Chart AchievementThe song became a success and climbed to number 31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs in 2007.
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PerformanceThis song was performed by Jack Ingram at numerous concerts and country music festivals, helping garner popularity.
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ContentThe song talks about a man's value being determined by his actions, integrity, and how he treats others, not by his material possessions.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Shaun Silva, a renowned music video director in the country music industry.
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Documented ProcessThe process of recording the song was documented on an episode of the television series “Unplugged Studio. Jack Ingram: The Acoustic Motel”.
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RecognitionJack Ingram won the 2008 Academy of Country Music award for "Best New Male Vocalist", and "Measure Of A Man" had played a crucial role in his gaining recognition.
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InspirationThe song is said to be inspired by Jack Ingram's personal life, his upbringing, and the values he was taught.
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Sales"Measure of a Man" helped to boost the sales of album "This is It," which accounted for over 100,000 units sold.
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CollaborationsWhile "Measure Of A Man" isn't a collaboration, the album "This is It" includes several other songs that feature popular artists like Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley.
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