Then What

Clay Walker

About Then What

"Then What?" is a song written by Jon Vezner and Randy Sharp, and recorded by American country music artist Clay Walker that reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. It was released in January 1998 as the fourth and final single from his album Rumor Has It.


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1997
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I got a good friend who's got a good life
He's got two pretty children and a real nice wife
Yet he never seems quite satisfied
I said I know what' s on your mind
But you better think about it before you cross that line
The grass ain't always greener on the other side
Then what
What you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
And you ain't anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what
Where you gonna turn 
When you can't turn back for the bridges you've burned
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what, oh then what
I ain't sayin' that lookin's a crime
I've done my share from time to time
It don't mean that you got to take that leap
When you're standin' on the brink
Before you jump you gotta step back and think
There's a price for every promise you don't keep
Then what
What you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
And you ain't anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what
Where you gonna turn 
When you can't turn back for the bridges you've burned
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what, oh then what
But do what you want do what you wish
It's your life but remember this
There's bound to be some consequences
For sneakin' under certain fences
Then what
What you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
And you ain't anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what
Where you gonna turn 
When you can't turn back for the bridges you've burned
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what, oh then what

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Clay Walker

Ernest Clayton "Clay" Walker, Jr. (born August 19, 1969) is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1993 with the single "What's It to You," which reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, as did its follow-up, 1994's "Live Until I Die." Both singles were included on Walker's self-titled debut album, also released in 1993 via Giant Records. He stayed with the label until its 2001 closure, later recording for Warner Bros. Records and RCA Records before joining his current label, Asylum-Curb Records, in 2007. more »

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Written by: JON VEZNER, RANDY L SHARP

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Artist Profile
"Then What?" is a song recorded by American country music artist Clay Walker.
Chart Success
The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1998.
Song's Origin
"Then What?" was written by Jon Vezner and Randy Scruggs.
Album Information
It was released in January 1998 as the third single from his album "Rumor Has It".
Music Video
The music video was directed by Michael Salomon, a renowned music video director.
Lyrics Theme
"Then What?" focuses on the aftermath of seemingly spontaneous decisions and their long-term impact.
Cover Version
The song was also covered by John Michael Montgomery on his 2003 album “Pictures”.
Special Performance
"Then What" was included in Walker's live performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2001.
Chart Trivia
"Then What?" held the number two position on the charts, a position that no other song by Walker ever surpassed.
Contemporary Reviews
Critics pointed to "Then What?" as an example of Walker's ability to choose great songs for his albums, as well as his grasp on the storytelling element of country music.
Certified Sales
Rumor Has It, the album from which "Then What?" was released, was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies.
Personal Connection
Walker has mentioned in interviews that the song resonated with him personally, as it reminded him of the importance of thinking ahead in life.
Other Song Appearances
"Then What?" was also featured on Walker's 2003 greatest hits album, titled "The Best of Clay Walker".
Radio Success
The song was played over 100,000 times on US radio by the end of 1998, making it one of the most popular songs of that year.
Live Performance
During live performances, Walker usually plays "Then What?" with an acoustic guitar, emphasizing the song's introspective lyrics.

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