The Impossible

Joe Nichols

About The Impossible

"The Impossible" is a song written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller and recorded by American country music artist Joe Nichols. It was released in March 2002 as the first single from his 2002 album Man with a Memory. The song was Nichols' first chart entry on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, peaking at number 3 in late 2002 and earned Kelly Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song. Fellow country singer Mark Chesnutt also cut the song around the same time Nichols did but shelved his version, finally releasing it as a bonus track on his compilation album Greatest Hits II.  


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My dad chased monsters from the dark
He checked underneath my bed
And he could lift me with one arm way up over top his head
He could loosen rusty bolts with a quick turn of his wrench
And he pulled splinters from his hand and never even flinched
In thirteen years I'd never seen him cry
But the day that Grandpa died I realized

Unsinkable ships sink, unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think'll never happen
Happen just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate the impossible

Then there was my junior year, Billy had a brand new car
It was late, the road was wet
I guess the curve was just too sharp
I walked away without a scratch they brought the helicopter in
Billy couldn't feel his legs, they said he'd never walk again
But Billy said he would and his Mom and Daddy prayed
And the day we graduated he stood up to say

Unsinkable ships sink, unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think would never happen
Happen just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate the impossible

So don't tell me that it's over, don't give up on you and me
'Cause there's no such thing as hopeless if you believe

Unsinkable ships sink, unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think would never happen
Happen just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate the impossible

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Joe Nichols

Joseph Edward "Joe" Nichols (born November 26, 1976) is an American country music artist. Between 1996 and 2001, Nichols held recording contracts with the Intersound and Giant labels. In 2002, he signed with Universal South Records, now known as Show Dog-Universal Music. more »

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Written by: KELLEY LOVELACE, LEE THOMAS MILLER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter origins
"The Impossible" was written by songwriters Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller. Both of them have written for other major country music stars.
Chart position
Released as a single in 2002, "The Impossible" became Joe Nichols' first hit, peaking at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Album feature
The song is included on Nichols' second studio album, 'Man with a Memory', which was released in 2002.
Award nomination
As a result of its success, "The Impossible" got a nomination for the 2003 Grammy Awards in the category Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
Song's message
The song's lyrics are about the seemingly impossible things in life that happen or get overcome, both good and bad.
Song's impact
Released at a time when the country was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks and the ongoing War on Terror, the song resonated with many people for its hopeful message of overcoming adversity.
Video features
A music video was produced for “The Impossible,” directed by Trey Fanjoy, portraying a poignant tale of a father and son, capturing how difficulties are faced through their life journey.
Accolades
"The Impossible" received a Country Music Association award for Song of the Year and was a number one song for Joe Nichols.
Certification
On July 8, 2003, the song was certified Gold by the RIAA, for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Influence on career
The song skyrocketed Nichols’ career, helping him earn the Top New Male Vocalist award at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2003.

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