How Am I Doin'
Dierks Bentley
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It's strange to hear your voice I did not expect for you to call You wonder how I'm doin' How I'm holdin' up Since you did me wrong Well how am I doin' since you did what you done to me? I can't lie I sometimes cry when I think of how it used to be I keep my friends with me, I stay busy and I don't get much sleep Baby, that's how I'm doin' since you did what you done to me Well now wait one minute, I Failed to mention Those tears I cried, are tears of joy Because it was no fun there Under your thumb and Now that we're done I'm Gettin' right every night With every single ever-lovin' girl in sight, so How am I doin' since you did what you done to me? I can't lie I sometimes cry when I think of how it used to be I keep my friends with me, I stay busy and I don't get much sleep Baby, that's how I'm doin' since you did what you done to me Well when all my friends heard what a You know what you were they Took me out on the town But then I heard our song and I dance along but It felt all wrong cause She was sweet, she let me lead She never took her ever-lovin' eyes off me so How am I doin' since you did what you done to me? I can't lie I sometimes cry when I think of how it used to be I keep my friends with me, I stay busy and I don't get much sleep Baby, that's how I'm doin' since you did what you done to me Well I don't know what you were thinkin' Runnin' round on me Now you say you're sorry Well honey I agree...so How are you doin' since you did What you done to me Girl don't lie you know you cry 'Cause you know how good it used to be Yeah, tell me does the thought of Losin' my true love make it hard to sleep, baby How are you doin' since you did What you done to me Yeah how are you doin', now that you know How I'm doin' since you did What you done to me
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Written by: Dierks Bentley, Jim Beavers
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"How Am I Doin'" was released on September 27, 2004, as part of Dierks Bentley's self-titled debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching number 4 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it Bentley's third consecutive top 10 single on the chart.
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Song Theme and LyricsThe song is essentially a monologue directed towards an ex-partner where Bentley talks about how well he's doing after their break-up. Contrary to the usual sentiment of sorrow post-breakup, Bentley portrays a picture of moving on and thriving.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Sam Erickson, features Bentley with his band performing the song live. It represents the upbeat and positive outlook of the song.
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Song Writers"How Am I Doin'" was co-written by Dierks Bentley himself, along with songwriters Jake Cork and Tim Nichols.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Bentley's heartfelt delivery combined with the song's catchy composition.
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CertificationAlthough it didn't take the number one spot, the popularity of "How Am I Doin'" has still led it to be certified Gold by the RIAA, meaning it has sold over 500,000 copies.
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Personal SignificanceDierks Bentley has often mentioned that many of his songs, including "How Am I Doin'," pull from his own personal experiences, giving them a raw and honest quality.
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Impact on Bentley's CareerThe success of "How Am I Doin'" helped establish Dierks Bentley as a prominent name in the country music industry and paved the way for his future hits.
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Live Performance PopularityThe song is often included in Bentley's setlist for live performances, thanks to its high energy vibe and its popularity among fans.
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