Busy Man
Billy Ray Cyrus
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There's a little boy out in the driveway His basketball in hand Saying Daddy could we play a little one on one You pat him on the back and say not now son I'm a busy man His sister's out on the sidewalk Setting up a lemonade stand Hey Daddy don't you want to buy a glass from me You say maybe later, can't you see I'm a busy man [Chorus] You got to go, got to run Hit it hard and get it done Everyone can see you're going far You got responsibilities A crazy schedule that you keep And when you say that time's a-wasting You don't know how right you are Busy man There's a woman in the bedroom crying Saying I thought we had plans You say honey I'm sorry I'll make it up When the job slows down and I'm not such A busy man [Chorus] Have you ever seen a headstone with these words "If only I had spent more time at work" There's a call one day from the office They need you down in Birmingham You say no way, the weekend's mine I got plans with the kids and a date with my wife I'm a busy man [Chorus]
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Written by: GEORGE G. III TEREN, ROBERT JOSEPH REGAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Year"Busy Man" by Billy Ray Cyrus was released in 1998.
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AlbumThe song is included in Cyrus's album called "Shot Full of Love", which was his fifth studio album.
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Country Music Style"Busy Man" is a country music song showcasing Cyrus's characteristic voice and style.
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Chart RankingIn the United States, "Busy Man" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Bob Regan and George Teren, well-known country songwriters.
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Music VideoA music video was also released for this song. It was directed by Charley Randazzo.
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Impact of SongDespite the commercial failure of the album, "Busy Man" still managed to achieve considerable chart success and recognition.
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Song Message"Busy Man" encompasses a narrative urging individuals to take out time for their loved ones despite their busy schedules.
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Performance PopularityBilly Ray Cyrus's performance of "Busy Man" is popular at concerts and it's often included in his live sets.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its commercial success, the song earned a mixed critical reception. Critics noted Cyrus's emotive and relatable storytelling prowess, while others deemed the song's theme as somewhat cliched.
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Reinvention of CareerBilly Ray Cyrus has stated in various interviews that "Busy Man," amongst a few other songs, has helped him reinvent himself as an artist after the initial success of "Achy Breaky Heart."
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Song DurationThe track is perfect for radio play, having a duration of three minutes and 20 seconds.
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Multiple VersionsAn acoustic version of "Busy Man" was featured in Cyrus's 2000 album "Southern Rain," signifying the song's importance in Cyrus's catalog.
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AirplayDespite mixed reviews, "Busy Man" enjoyed heavy rotation on country radio stations at the time of its release.
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Music CareerThis song played a significant part in keeping Billy Ray Cyrus's career active in the late 1990s, despite the fading popularity of his earlier hits.
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