How Far
Martina McBride
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There's a boat I could sail away There's the sky I could catch a plane There's a train, there's the tracks I could leave and I could choose to not come back Oh, never come back There you are Giving up the fight Here I am Begging you to try Talk to me, let me in But you just put your wall back up again Oh, when's it gonna end How far do I have to go to make you understand I wanna make this work so much it hurts but I just can't Keep on giving, go on living with the way things are So, I'm gonna walk away And it's up to you to say how far There's a chance I could change my mind But I won't Not 'till you decide What you want, what you need Do you even care if I stay or leave Oh, what's it gonna be How far do I have to go to make you understand I wanna make this work so much it hurts but I just can't Keep on giving, go on living with the way things are So, I'm gonna walk away And it's up to you to say how far Out of this chair Or just across the room Halfway down the block Or halfway to the moon How far do I have to go to make you understand I wanna make this work so much it hurts but I just can't Keep on giving, go on living with the way things are So, I'm gonna walk away And it's up to you to say Yeah, I'm gonna walk away And it's up to you to say How far How far Ooh
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Written by: ED HILL, JAMIE O'NEAL, SHAYE SMITH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"How Far" is a song by American country artist, Martina McBride, that was released on August 18, 2003.
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Album InclusionThe song appears on her album "Martina," which is her seventh studio album.
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Chart Performance"How Far" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by famous country songwriter, Jamie O'Neal, Shaye Smith and Ed Hill. Jamie O'Neal is also known for her successful country career.
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Record LabelThe song was recorded under RCA Nashville, a prominent label in country music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "How Far" was directed by award-winning director, Deaton Flanigen, and received significant airplay on music television channels.
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Song ThemeThe song is about the protagonist asking her significant other how far they are willing to take their relationship.
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Accompanying MusicThe music of the song features a combination of steel-string acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drums, contributing to its distinct country feel.
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Successful CollaborationsThis song is one of the many successful collaborations between Martina McBride and music producer, Paul Worley.
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Album SuccessThe song's parent album, "Martina," was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and number 7 on the Billboard 200.
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Recognition"How Far" was well received and became one of Martina McBride's iconic songs that helped shape her successful career in country music.
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Multiple VersionsThere are two versions of the music video for "How Far," including one that is a performance version that primarily focusses on McBride playing the song live.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are considered deep and emotive, showcasing Martina McBride's ability to deliver a powerful performance.
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PersistenceThe song took multiple weeks of steady climb on the charts before it reached its peak position, showcasing McBride's persistence and the song's enduring appeal.
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