That Girl
Jennifer Nettles
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A friend gave me your number To tell you watch your lover’s tracks See I always kind of liked you So, I wanna have your back There is a good chance by the time you hear this The story’s gonna say That I came on to him But it was never quite that way I knew he was good looking Maybe too good to be true But when he kissed me in that alley I could tell there was a you I don’t want to be that girl With your guy To fool you Make you cry Wreck it all For one night To be with him when he should be with you I don’t want all the dirty looks The headlines So, I called you To explain why I wound up With your guy When I don’t wanna be that girl I know boys can be promiscuous Yeah, that’s just what they do But this involves the both of us Yeah, it’s our business too So, I thought I’d call to tell you It was never in my plan I’m not the scarlet Devil I don’t want to take your man Imagine how surprised I was When he got up to leave It wasn’t my name on his lips No, he didn’t call for me He didn’t say, Jolene I don’t want to be that girl With your guy To fool you Make you cry Wreck it all For one night To be with him when he should be with you I don’t want all the dirty looks The headlines So, I called you To explain why I wound up With your guy When I don’t wanna be that girl We all know how the moral of the story goes Be careful what you reap because you reap what you sow I’m calling ’cause I really thought you should know Even though he’s being that guy I don’t want to be that girl With your guy To fool you Make you cry Wreck it all For one night To be with him when he should be with you I don’t want all the dirty looks The headlines So, I called you To explain why I wound up With your guy When I don’t wanna be that girl
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Written by: BUTCH WALKER, JENNIFER NETTLES
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11 facts about this song
Song Credit and Release Date"That Girl" is the debut solo single by American country music artist Jennifer Nettles, released on August 19, 2013.
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Song OriginThe song title was inspired by Dolly Parton's song "Jolene." Jennifer Nettles wanted to write a song from the perspective of that 'other woman,' but with a protective, sympathetic tone.
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Album NameIt is the title track and lead single of her debut solo album, also titled "That Girl."
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Chart Performance"That Girl" debuted at number 37 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 31, 2013.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Jennifer Nettles and Butch Walker.
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Song CategoryThe song falls under the country music genre and has a catchy pop-infused sound that blends well with Jennifer's strong country vocal delivery.
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Music VideoThe music video for "That Girl" was directed by Philip Andelman and premiered in December 2013.
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Critics ReviewCritics generally responded well with positive reviews to the song. They praised Jennifer's vocal prowess and the song's catchy, well-written lyrics.
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Production and LabelIt was produced under the Mercury Nashville label, a division of Universal Music Group Nashville.
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Award NominationsDespite its popularity, the song did not receive any notable award nominations. However, it further established Jennifer Nettles as a successful solo artist apart from her work with the band Sugarland.
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Live PerformancesJennifer Nettles performed "That Girl" live at the CMA Country Christmas in 2013. Her performance was acclaimed by fans and critics alike.
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