Gonna Get a Life
Mark Chesnutt
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Gotta find somethin' to ease my mind Gotta get it off of you You tear at my heart strings one more time With what you're puttin' me through I'm not much on hangin' around Where I'm not wanted at all I'm not gonna be your love sick clown Waitin' for your beck and call I'm gonna get a life That's what I'm gonna do So startin' now You can find one too I'm gonna get a life Like I should have done A long time ago Before you wrecked this one This'll be the last time you spin your wheels Leaving like a maniac You don't care about the way I feel There's no need in comin' back I'm gonna get a life That's what I'm gonna do So startin' now You can find one too I'm gonna get a life Like I should have done A long time ago Before you wrecked this one Yeah, I'm gonna get a life Before the gettin's done I'm gonna get a life That's what I'm gonna do So startin' now You can find one too I'm gonna get a life Like I should have done A long time ago Before you wrecked this one I'm gonna get a life Before the gettin's done
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Written by: Frank Dycus, Jim Lauderdale
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Gonna Get a Life" is a song by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt.
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Release DateThis song was released in early 1995 as the first single from his album "Wings."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 1 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in May 1995.
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SongwritersThis song was penned by songwriters Frank Dycus and Jim Lauderdale.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Gonna Get a Life" was directed by Sherman Halsey, a well-known country music video director.
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GenreIt falls under the 'classic country' genre and reflects a distinctive neo-traditionalist country sound of the 1990s.
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Song ThemeThe song portrays the story of a man who, after a break-up, decides to 'get a life' and enjoy himself rather than wallow in sorrow.
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Peer RecognitionIn 1996, Chesnutt was nominated for a Country Music Association award for Single of the Year for "Gonna Get a Life."
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Album SuccessThe "Wings" album, which features "Gonna Get a Life," was certified Platinum by the RIAA, making it one of Mark Chesnutt's most successful records.
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Song LengthThe duration of "Gonna Get a Life" is around 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Backing VocalsRenowned singer and songwriter Curtis Wright provided backing vocals on "Gonna Get a Life."
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LegacyAlthough it was released over 25 years ago, "Gonna Get a Life" remains popular among country music fans and is frequently played on classic country radio stations.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other country artists, including Wade Hayes and Jake Owen, have covered "Gonna Get a Life."
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Live PerformancesMark Chesnutt often includes "Gonna Get a Life" as part of his set list in live concerts, reinforcing its popularity among fans.
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