Guys Do It All the Time
Mindy McCready
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Got in this morning at four a.m. You're as mad as you can be I was drinking and talking and you know how that goes Time just slipped away from me By the time I knew what time it was It was too late to call home Stop carrying on acting like a child I wasn't doing anything wrong Guys do it all the time And you expect us to understand When the shoe's on the other foot You know that's when it hits the fan Get over it, honey, life's a two way street Or you won't be a man of mine So I had some beers with the girls last night Guys do it all the time I know I left my clothes all over the place And I took your twenty bucks No I didn't get the front yard cut Because I had to wash my truck Will you bring me a cold one, baby Turn on the TV We'll talk about this later There's a ball game I want to see Guys do it all the time And you expect us to understand When the shoe's on the other foot You know that's when it hits the fan Get over it, honey, life's a two way street Or you won't be a man of mine So I had some beers with the girls last night Guys do it all the time You look like you just took a long look in the mirror Tell me baby if things don't look a whole lot clearer Get over it, honey, life's a two way street Or you won't be a man of mine So I had some beers with the girls last night Guys do it all the time Yeah, guys do it Yeah, guys do it All the time, all the time Yeah, guys do it Yeah, guys do it All the time
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Written by: Bobby Whiteside, Kim Chadwick Tribble
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, DO WRITE MUSIC LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Background"Guys Do It All the Time" by Mindy McCready was released in May 1996 and it is part of her debut album 'Ten Thousand Angels'.
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Song IdentityThe song is characterized by a fusion of country and pop style, showcasing McCready's bright vocal delivery.
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Chart Performance"Guys Do It All the Time" also performed well on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it reached number 72.
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CertificationThe single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), proving its commercial success.
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ConceptThe song pushes back against traditional gender norms and double standards. The lyrics call out men for their behavior, suggesting that women should not be judged for doing the same things.
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Contemporary RelevanceAlthough released over two decades ago, the song's underlying message of gender equality remains relevant today.
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Mindy's Personal LifeUnfortunately, McCready's personal life was plagued with numerous legal and health issues, and she died by suicide in 2013. However, "Guys Do It All the Time" continues to be her biggest hit and legacy in the music industry.
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by Bobby Whiteside and Kim Tribble, both of whom have also contributed to other successful country songs.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have since covered "Guys Do It All the Time", including country music singer, Dolly Parton in her special tribute album to McCready.
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Cultural ImpactDespite the controversial lyrics, the song resonated with listeners and became a popular country anthem, contributing to the wave of women empowerment themes in country music in the mid-90s.
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