Mama don't Get Dressed Up for Nothing
Brooks & Dunn, LANco
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She said hey cowboy get off of that couch Yeah, the party's on and we're goin' out I got my low cut dress and my knee highboots I'm like money to burn and nothing to lose You're the man of the house you better think of something Cause Mama don't get dressed up for nothing She said I been cooped up in this house all week It's time to pick it up and move it out to party street She said saddle up hoss it's your lucky day And I'm a she cat tiger comin' out of the cage We can go high rollin' or beer joint jumpin' Mama don't get dressed up for nothing She's hard to handle, a little high strung I'll see her bet and I'll raise her one I love when she gets wound up I'm Jack of Hearts, she's my Lady Luck We re gonna find a little place where we can rip and roar We gonna cut a deep groove in that hardwood floor Set up the shooters and break out the green Throw a whole row of quarters in the boogie machine We gonna turn up the heat and keep the jukebox humpin' Cause mama don't get dressed up for nothing Go high rollin' or beer joint jumpin' Mama don't get dressed up for nothing She said babe you better think of something Cause mama don't get dressed up for nothing
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Written by: DON COOK, KIX BROOKS, RONNIE DUNN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Song Classification"Mama Don't Get Dressed Up for Nothing" is a song categorized under the country music genre.
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Album InformationThis song is a track from Brooks & Dunn's third studio album, "Borderline", which was released in 1996.
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Song Writers"Mama Don't Get Dressed Up for Nothing" was written by Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, and the renowned songwriter Don Cook.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song climbed up to the Number 13 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Mama Don't Get Dressed Up for Nothing" was directed by Michael Merriman and depicts scenes of a woman getting ready for a night out.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics depict a strong-willed, independent woman who loves to go out and dance, embodying the spirit of the 90s country music.
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DuetsThis song is one of many hits produced by Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who are famous for their harmonious duets and energetic performances.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics show the spirit of a self-confident woman who dresses up not for others, but purely for her own enjoyment and self-expression.
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Band's AchievementBrooks & Dunn have won numerous awards during their career due to songs like "Mama Don't Get Dressed Up for Nothing," including several Country Music Association awards and Grammy awards.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song not reaching the top ten on the charts, it remains a fan-favorite and regular in the duo’s live performances.
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Song InfluenceThe track is considered to be an influential song in the 90s country music scene for its depiction of strong, independent women.
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