When My Ship Comes In

Clint Black

About When My Ship Comes In

"When My Ship Comes In" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Clint Black. It was released in January 1993 as the third and final single from his album The Hard Way. It reached number one in both the United States and Canada. The song was written by Black and Hayden Nicholas.


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2004
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No sun on the Rockies, not even the light of day
I feel that old cabin fever coming on
But I know where I'll be when lady luck finally blows my way
She'll put the wind in my sails and I'll be gone
It won't be long before my ship comes in
Gonna sail right out of Colorado
Catch a ride on a warm trade wind to Puerta No-One-Knows
She'll find me waiting when my ship comes in
Gonna board and go whichever way the wind blows
I'll be off to find myself once again in Puerta No-One-Knows
When my ship comes in
Maybe I'm only dreaming but it sure seems real
Somehow the wind doesn't chill quite to the bone
Or could it just be the fever I'm running on an uneven keel
Not losing sight of why I'm up here alone
It won't be long before my ship comes in
She'll find me waiting when my ship comes in
It won't be long before my ship comes in
She'll find me waiting when my ship comes in
When my ship comes in

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Clint Black

Clinton Patrick "Clint" Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight number one singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Although his momentum gradually slowed throughout the 1990s, Black consistently charted hit songs into the 2000s. He has amassed more than 30 singles on the US Billboard country charts (of which 13 have reached number one), in addition to releasing nine studio albums and several compilation albums. In 2003, Black founded his own record label, Equity Music Group. Black has also ventured into acting, having made a … more »

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Written by: CLINT PATRICK BLACK, JAMES HAYDEN NICHOLAS

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"When My Ship Comes In" is a song performed by Clint Black, an accomplished American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Song Recognition
This track reached the number one spot in the United States Billboard country charts in January 1993, demonstrating its high popularity.
Album Success
The song comes from Clint Black's critically acclaimed 1992 album, "The Hard Way". This album was certified Platinum by RIAA, selling over one million copies in the US alone.
Awards and Nominations
Clint Black has received numerous accolades throughout his career. While "When My Ship Comes In" didn't win any specific awards, it contributed to the overall success and recognition Clint Black has earned, including several American Music and Country Music Association awards.
Songwriters
Clint Black co-wrote the song with Hayden Nicholas. The pair have written many of Black's hits together and have developed a remarkable working relationship.
Video
The music video for "When My Ship Comes In" was directed by Edd Griles, a renowned American director who also directed Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All" and Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun".
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of the track are upbeat and optimistic, representing hope, resilience, and awaiting the fruition of hard work and patience — as embodied in the metaphor of the ship coming in.
Music Style
"When My Ship Comes In" showcases Black's signature style of traditional country music blended with elements of rock.
Chart Success
In addition to hitting the number one spot on the US Billboard country charts, the song also ranked sixteenth on the US Country Songs Billboard Year-End Chart in 1993.
Other Performances
Clint Black has performed this popular song at numerous concerts, delighting fans with its hopeful lyrics and catchy melodies.

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