Was That My Life

Jo Dee Messina

About Was That My Life

"Was That My Life" is a song recorded by American country music artist Jo Dee Messina. It was in January 2003 as the first single from her Greatest Hits compilation album. The song reached #21 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Marv Green and Bill Luther.


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2003
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I don't want to be the one who's old before their time,
And lose the wonder that I felt as a child.
I can't run this race believing I might lose;
There's still so much to see, and so much left to do.
Yes, I'll fall before I fly,
But no one can say I never tried.

[Chorus]
Oh, we just get one ride around the sun,
In this dream of time.
It goes so fast that one day we look back,
And we ask, was that my life?

I close my eyes and think how lucky I have been,
To hold the ones I love and share my dreams with them.
All those sunny days and all those starry skies
Good morning kisses and sweet good nights.
Oh, I can't tell them enough,
Just how much that they are loved.

[Chorus]

We just get one ride around the sun,
In this dream of time.
It goes so fast that one day we look back,
And we ask, oh, was that my life?
Oh, was that my life rollin' on by?
Oh, rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' on by.
Was that my life?
Oh, was that my life?

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Jo Dee Messina

Jo Dee Marie Messina (born August 25, 1970), known professionally as Jo Dee Messina, is an American country music artist. She has charted nine Number One singles on the Billboard country music charts. She has been honored by the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week Number One songs from the same album. To date, she has two Platinum and three Gold-certified albums by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: MARV GREEN, BILL LUTHER

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Was That My Life" is a song from Jo Dee Messina's third studio album 'A Joyful Noise' released in 2002.
Chart Success
The song achieved considerable success in the charts. It peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Songwriters
It was written by prolific songwriters Marv Green and Aimee Mayo. Green is known for his work with Carrie Underwood and Brooks & Dunn, while Mayo has written for artists like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Video
The music video for "Was That My Life" was directed by Lawrence Carroll, who’s also known for his work with other country music artists.
Notable Lyrics
The song is notable for its reflective and questioning lyrics, "Was that my life? Did I breathe in, let it out, get it rightJ”
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from critics. Some praised Messina's vocal performance while others appreciated the song's introspective lyrics.
Theme
Jo Dee Messina addresses the fleeting nature of life in "Was That My Life", narrating the story of a woman reflecting back on her life, questioning whether she made the most of it.
Live Performances
"Was That My Life" became a staple in Messina's live performances due to its popularity and the emotional connection it created with concert-goers.
Recognition
The song further cemented Messina's position as a successful female artist in the country music scene during the 2000s.
Genres
Though "Was That My Life" is primarily country, it’s also being noted for elements of contemporary Pop, showcasing Messina's versatility as an artist.

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