Desperate Man
Eric Church
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(Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo poo poo poo) I've seen the Joshua Tree Got down on my knees Threw the Virgin Mother a prayer I've walked glass barefooted Strolled 'cross the devil's hot coal I've tried everything, I swear Oh but hey, what can I say? I'm a desperate man I said hey, what can I say? I'm just a desperate man (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo poo poo poo) Fortuneteller told me "No more last chances "You got no future at all" Oh but I ain't listenin' To black-hearted gypsy Nailed a crucifix to a different wall Hey, what can I say? I'm a desperate man I said hey, what can I say? I'm just a desperate man (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo poo poo poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo poo poo poo) Yeah, I'm a half-cock, full-tilt Scarred-hands-to-the-hilt Don't-push-me, grown-ass man Yeah, flashin' light, caution Careful where ya cross, son 'Til she comes back again Yeah hey, what can I say? I'm a desperate man Oh hey, what can I say? I'm just a desperate man Oh hey, I said hey Woah, what can I say? I'm a desperate man Oh hey, I said hey I'm just a desperate man (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo poo poo poo) Grown-ass man (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo poo poo poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo-poo-poo-poo) (Poo poo poo-poo poo poo poo)
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Written by: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eric Church
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10 facts about this song
Song Data"Desperate Man" is a song by American country artist Eric Church. It was released on July 13, 2018, and is part of Church's sixth studio album, which is also titled "Desperate Man."
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Record LabelThis song was produced and released by EMI Records Nashville which is part of Universal Music Group.
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Chart Performance"Desperate Man" was a great success on charts. It peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Country Airplay and number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriter CreditsEric Church co-wrote "Desperate Man" with famous Texas musician Ray Wylie Hubbard, who is seen as an outlaw figure in country music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Desperate Man" contains an homage to the movie "The Shawshank Redemption," and it was directed by Reid Long and John Peets.
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Lyrics InsightThe lyrics are about a man who has dealt with hardships in his life. He strives to survive despite obstacles, thus the term 'desperate man.'
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AwardsThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2019.
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Album SuccessThe album "Desperate Man" debuted at number one on the Top Country Albums chart and number five on the Billboard 200, making it Church's third number one on the former chart.
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Musical StyleUnlike most of Church's previous albums, which were more Country Rock-based, "Desperate Man" merges those elements with Soul, RnB, Gospel, and Heartland Rock.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Desperate Man" for its balancing of traditional and contemporary country elements, and Church's distinctive, authentic songwriting.
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