What's a Guy Gotta Do

Joe Nichols

About What's a Guy Gotta Do

"What's a Guy Gotta Do" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Joe Nichols. It was released in November 2004 as the second and final single from his 2004 album Revelation. The song peaked at number 4 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Nichols, Kelley Lovelace and Don Sampson.


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2004
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What's, a, guy gotta do to get a girl in this town
Don't want to be alone when the sun goes down
Just a sweet little somethin' to put my arms around
What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town

Well ask anybody I'm a pretty good guy
And the looks decent wagon didn't pass me by
There ain't nothin' in my past that I'm tryin' hard to hide
And I don't understand why I gotta wonder why

What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town
Don't want to be alone when the sun goes down
Just a sweet little somethin' to put my arms around
What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town

Cruise all around the right parking lots
Little time gets killed a lot a bull gets shot
One who'll think I'm kinda cute and laugh at every joke I got
When I get to thinkin' maybe she's athinkin' maybe not

What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town
Don't want to be alone when the sun goes down
Just a sweet little somethin' to put my arms around
What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town

Had an old man tell me "Boy if you were smart
You'd hit the produce isle at the Super Wal-Mart"
So I bumped into a pretty girl's shopping cart
But all I did was break her eggs and bruise her artichoke hearts

What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town
Don't want to be alone when the sun goes down
Just a sweet little somethin' to put my arms around
What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town

What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town

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Joe Nichols

Joseph Edward "Joe" Nichols (born November 26, 1976) is an American country music artist. Between 1996 and 2001, Nichols held recording contracts with the Intersound and Giant labels. In 2002, he signed with Universal South Records, now known as Show Dog-Universal Music. more »

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Written by: DON SAMPSON, JOE NICHOLS, KELLEY LOVELACE

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15 facts about this song

Inspiration Behind The Song
"What's a Guy Gotta Do" is inspired by the age-old dilemma of pursuing someone you’re interested in and the struggle to catch their attention.
Chart Performance
The track reached number 4 on the US Hot Country Songs list by Billboard, demonstrating its considerable popularity.
Album
The track is a part of Joe Nichols’s 2004 album, "Revelation"; the song, along with the rest of the album, assisted in landing Nichols at the forefront of the country music scene.
Release Year
"What's a Guy Gotta Do" was released in January 2004 as the third single from the album.
Songwriters
Clark, Jerry Salley, and Lee Brice wrote the song. This team contributed substantially to the song's distinctive lyricism.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Trey Fanjoy, is notably comedic in tone and it portrays Nichols trying various methods to catch a woman's attention.
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success for Nichols, helping solidify his place in the country music genre.
Reception
Critics and fans praised "What's a Guy Gotta Do" for its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics.
Genre
The song falls under the Country genre, showcasing Nichols’ rich, authentic country sound.
Record Label
The song was released under Universal South Records.
Concert Favorite
"What's a Guy Gotta Do" is a concert favorite and often featured in Joe Nichols's live performances.
Duration
The official duration of the song is 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
Country Music Awards
Despite its success, the song did not win any major awards but it contributed to Nichols’ overall reputation as a reliable country singer.
Song Theme
The song expresses the frustrations of a guy trying to get the attention of a girl he likes.
Versatility
Despite being a country song, it garnered broad appeal and achieved crossover success.

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