She Let Herself Go
George Strait
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He wondered how she'd take it when he said goodbye Thought she might do some cryin' lose some sleep at night But he had no idea, when he hit the road That without him in her life, she'd let herself go [Chorus] Let herself go on a singles cruise To Vegas once, then to Honolulu Let herself go to New York City A week at the Spa, came back knocked-out pretty When he said he didn't love her no more She let herself go She poured her heart an' soul into their three-bedroom ranch Spent her days raisin' babies, ironin' his pants Came home one day from the grocery store and found his note And without him there to stop her, she let herself go Let herself go on her first blind-date Had the time of her life with some friends at the lake Let herself go, buy a brand new car Drove down to the beach he always said was too far Sand sure felt good between her toes [Chorus] To Vegas once Honolulu, New York City Came back knocked-out pretty
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Written by: DEAN DILLON, KERRY PHILLIPS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Songwriting"She Let Herself Go" was penned by Dean Dillon and Kerry Phillips. Dean Dillon has collaborated with George Strait on many of his hit songs.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in the year 2005. It is part of the album "Somewhere Down in Texas."
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Chart Performance"She Let Herself Go" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This marked George Strait's 40th number-one hit on this chart.
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Song LengthThe song has a total playing time of approximately three minutes and eighteen seconds.
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Music VideoThe music video for "She Let Herself Go" landed on the number 47 spot of the GAC's Top 50 Videos of the Year in 2006.
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Song InterpretationUnlike what the title might suggest, the song is not about a woman neglecting herself. Instead, it narrates the story of a woman who starts truly living life and taking care of herself after a breakup.
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CertificationAlthough the song didn't receive any certification such as Gold or Platinum, it was a significant hit on the radio, increasing George Strait's dominance in the country genre.
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Accompanying ToursGeorge Strait included "She Let Herself Go" in the setlist of his subsequent tours that took place after the release of the song.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Somewhere Down in Texas" which featured "She Let Herself Go," was a commercial success, debuting at the number one spot on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and Billboard 200 charts.
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Instrument ArrangementThe song features traditional country music instruments like acoustic guitar, steel guitar, and fiddle, which is characteristic of George Strait's music.
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Fan ReactionThe song was received well by Strait's fan base, as it contained the classic country sound and relatable lyrics that they had come to love from the artist.
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Cover Versions"She Let Herself Go" has been covered by various country music artists, showcasing its lasting impact in the genre.
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