Just What I Do

Trick Pony

About Just What I Do

"Just What I Do" is a song recorded by American country music group Trick Pony. It was released in January 2002 as the third single from their debut album Trick Pony. The song was written by group members Keith Burns and Ira Dean, with Burns taking lead vocals. The song was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It was also nominated for Single Record of the Year at the 2003 Academy of Country Music awards while the video was nominated for Music Video of the Year.  


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2002
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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'

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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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Trick Pony

Trick Pony was an American country music group. It was formed in 1996 by Keith Burns (lead guitar, vocals), Ira Dean (bass guitar, upright bass, vocals), and Heidi Newfield (lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar). The group recorded three studio albums: Trick Pony, On a Mission and R.I.D.E., released in 2001, 2002 and 2005, respectively. These albums produced eight charted singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including four Top 20 hits: "Pour Me," "On a Night like This," "Just What I Do" and "On a Mission." more »

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Written by: BRYAN KEITH BURNS, IRA LEE DEAN

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
Trick 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.
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.
Album Success
The 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.
Music Video
The music video for "Just What I Do" was directed by Peter Zavadil, a known director who has worked with several other country artists.
Meaning
The 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.
Songwriters
"Just What I Do" was written by the group members themselves, Ira Dean and Keith Burns.
Remaining Band Members
After 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.
Nominations
Trick 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.
Reception
The song did well with country music fans and is considered a classic. It encapsulated the country rock vibe that Trick Pony was known for.
Reformation
In 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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