Damn Strait Lyrics
Nobody In His Right Mind Would've Left Her
That was her favorite song
She sang along every time it came on
The first time we danced was to Marina Del Rey
And I fell right there and then
I didn't want that song to end
Baby Blue was the color of her eyes
I can still see them in my mind
Probably will for the rest of my life
[Chorus]
Damn strait, you're killing me, man
You know I've always been your biggest fan
Now I can't even listen
'Cause I'll get to missin' her
Then the hurt gets worse
Damn strait, I used to love your songs
But now every time that one comes on
My heart gets broke in half
But do I wish I could get her back?
Damn straight
[Verse 2]
The other day right out of the Blue Clear Sky
You came on in my truck
I couldn't turn it off fast enough
I tried to get back in the game
But this ole heart just ain't the same
Hell, I can't even Give It Away
Damn strait, you're killing me, man
You know I've always been your biggest fan
Now I can't even listen
'Cause I'll get to missin’ her
Then the hurt gets worse
Damn strait, I used to love your songs
But now every time that one comes on
My heart gets broke in half
But do I wish I could get her back?
Damn straight
[Bridge]
I know it ain't your fault
That she left me
And you know you'll always be the king
But right now I Hate Everything
[Chorus]
Damn strait, you're killing me, man
You know I've always been your biggest fan
Now I can't even listen
'Cause I’ll get to missin' her
Then the hurt gets worse
Damn strait, I used to love your songs
But now every time that one comes on
My heart gets broke in half
But do I wish I could get her back?
Damn straight
Damn strait
About
Buried in parallel and literary depth, McCreery takes a different approach to the country-ballad genre.
The ex-girlfriend within McCreery’s song loves George Strait– another prolific country singer– so the boyfriend is unable to listen to any music that is produced by him without thinking of her. He regrets breaking up with her (which the listener can see within the song choices that he chooses to characterize her), and so he is also unable to listen to Strait’s music without being reminded of his mistake.
It was written in such a way that many country fans who experienced breakups in the 80’s and 90’s could relate to it, as they too may have had their hearts broken to the tune of George Strait songs as well, according to the singer.
The song was released to wild success, peaking at #8 on Billboard’s Hot Country songs and #4 on Billboard’s US Country Airplay
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
I had an email from Kevin Herring at my label and he said, ‘Hey, take a listen to this song. It just came through for you,’ and I kind of had a little mini freak out session because I’m a huge George Strait fan. I love the different tidbits in there of songs of his… It’s a classic country breakup song, but [it’s also] paying homage to George Strait throughout the song. It’s so cleverly written. If you’re a country fan, a George Strait fan, this song is so cool.
–via Billboard (September, 2021)
- 1.Same Truck
- 2.You Time
- 4.Damn Strait
- 6.The Waiter
- 8.Home
- 10.Small Town Girl
