Joey
Sugarland
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What if I said yes What if I'd gone out that night What if you'd turned left Everything would've turned out alright What if I'd spoke up What'd if I'd took the keys What if I had tried a little harder instead of always trying to please Joey I'm so sorry Oh oh can you hear me Joey I'm so sorry What if I'd said no What if we'd never fell in love What if we'd gone slow Or a little bit faster and broken up Would I know this hurt Would I feel this pain Do you know that with all I have left in my very last breath I will call your name Joey I'm so sorry Oh oh can you hear me Joey I'm so sorry Were you sad Were you scared Did you whisper a prayer to be free Was it quiet and cold Was it light or too dark to see And did you reach for me Joey I'm so sorry Oh oh can you hear me Joey I'm so sorry Oh oh can you hear me Joey I'm so Joey I'm so, sorry
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Written by: BILL ANDERSON, KRISTIAN BUSH, JENNIFER NETTLES
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10 facts about this song
Background"Joey" is a song recorded by country music duo Sugarland for their third studio album "Love on the Inside" released in 2008.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Love on the Inside" was a commercial success. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and number two on the Billboard 200, making it Sugarland's highest-peaking album on the latter chart at the time.
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Song's ThemeThe song is about a car accident, where the protagonist of the song laments over what could have been done to prevent the death of the character Joey. The lyrics imply that Joey may have been a lover or a close friend.
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Chart Rankings"Joey" was released as a single in 2009 and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Songwriters"Joey" was written by Sugarland members Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush, and songwriter Bill Anderson. This blend of writing perspectives helped create the emotional depth of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Joey" was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions and features a storyline unfolding in reverse which ultimately reveals the cause and events leading up to a tragic car accident.
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Awards & Nominations"Joey" was nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in 2010.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have noted that "Joey" stands out on the album for its somber tone and depth of emotion. It's often referenced as an example of Sugarland's ability to address serious topics in their music.
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Unique QualitiesThe song's unique perspective-- regrets about a tragedy in retrospect--made it standout among country songs of the time.
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Pop Culture"Joey" makes pop culture reference to the iconic character Joey of "Dawson's Creek" in its lyrics-- "That name belongs to you, belongs to a sweet girl...Can't take that from her, we are the same, unsure in our own ways." It subtly implies shared coming-of-age struggles.
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