Just What I Do
Trick Pony
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It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin' Just what I do when I can't get no lovin' (Hit it!) Jessie James was an outlaw man He was always breakin' the law Six guns firing from both his hands Fastest you ever saw Did he do it for the money Or was it for the fame Finally somebody asked him Jessie, why you want to rob them trains And Jessie said It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin' It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin' I'm the meanest hombre you ever saw 'Cause lately I ain't gettin' no lovin' at all It's just what I do It's just what I do Well Orville Wright Set his sights High up in the air Him and Wilbur worked day and night He didn't seem to care Well the town folk said if you were meant to fly God would have given you wings What makes you want to spend all of your time Building that flying machine And Orville said It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin' It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin' I'm the first flight boy you ever saw 'Cause lately I ain't gettin' no lovin' at all It's just what I do It's just what I do Ooh yeah Well Picasso painted them pictures There was beauty in every stroke When asked about his motivation He said, I think it's about time you should know It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin' It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin' I'm the workinest painter that you ever saw 'Cause lately I ain't gettin' no loven' at all It's just what I do It's just what I do It's just what I do It's just what I do when I can't get no lovin'
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Written by: BRYAN KEITH BURNS, IRA LEE DEAN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band BackgroundTrick Pony is an American country music group founded in 1996 by Keith Burns, Heidi Newfield, and Ira Dean. The trio released its debut album in 2001 with "Just What I Do" being one of its tracks.
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Chart Performance"Just What I Do" was a notable song for the band, landing on the 13th spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs in the year 2001.
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Album SuccessThe song was part of Trick Pony's self-titled debut album which was released under the Warner Bros. Records label. The album was a success, earning a gold certification from the RIAA.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Just What I Do" was directed by Peter Zavadil, a known director who has worked with several other country artists.
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MeaningThe lyrics of the song reflect a theme common in country music – heavy drinking and its consequences. The song gives the image of a person who is unable to quit a bad habit but accepts it as part of who they are.
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Songwriters"Just What I Do" was written by the group members themselves, Ira Dean and Keith Burns.
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Remaining Band MembersAfter the band’s separation, Heidi Newfield pursued a solo career while Keith Burns and Ira Dean continued with Trick Pony, replacing Newfield with female lead singers, first with Aubrey Collins and then with Rachel Reinert.
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NominationsTrick Pony, due to their outstanding performance, got several nominations from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association in 2002. This was partly due to the success of "Just what I Do", which was one of their popular songs.
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ReceptionThe song did well with country music fans and is considered a classic. It encapsulated the country rock vibe that Trick Pony was known for.
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ReformationIn 2014, Trick Pony reformed without Burns, and released an extended play consisting of new music. However, "Just What I Do" remains one of their signature hits.
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