What's a Guy Gotta Do
Joe Nichols
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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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Written by: DON SAMPSON, JOE NICHOLS, KELLEY LOVELACE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number 4 on the US Hot Country Songs list by Billboard, demonstrating its considerable popularity.
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AlbumThe 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.
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Release Year"What's a Guy Gotta Do" was released in January 2004 as the third single from the album.
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SongwritersClark, Jerry Salley, and Lee Brice wrote the song. This team contributed substantially to the song's distinctive lyricism.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success for Nichols, helping solidify his place in the country music genre.
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ReceptionCritics and fans praised "What's a Guy Gotta Do" for its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics.
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GenreThe song falls under the Country genre, showcasing Nichols’ rich, authentic country sound.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Universal South Records.
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Concert Favorite"What's a Guy Gotta Do" is a concert favorite and often featured in Joe Nichols's live performances.
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DurationThe official duration of the song is 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Country Music AwardsDespite its success, the song did not win any major awards but it contributed to Nichols’ overall reputation as a reliable country singer.
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Song ThemeThe song expresses the frustrations of a guy trying to get the attention of a girl he likes.
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VersatilityDespite being a country song, it garnered broad appeal and achieved crossover success.
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