Family Man
Craig Campbell
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I've been working as a temp At the local factory I hope they hire me on full time I've got shoes to buy And a mouth to feed. I drive a buy here, pay here truck It ain't new, but it is to me It ain't much but it fires right up And get me from A to B What puts the dirt underneath my nails What keeps the calluses on my hands Family man They're a world my world revolves around My sacred piece of solid ground The flesh and bone that gives me strength to stand They are a fire in my drivin' on The drive behind my comin' home The livin', breathin', reason that I am A family man There's dirty shirts to wash Dishes in the sink to do And there's how many times Does 17 go into 52 There's bedtime prayers to pray Sleep tights and I love you's And then there's a pair of eyes I get to lose myself into What keeps me keepin' the faith What makes me believe I can Family man They're a world my world revolves around My sacred piece of solid ground The flesh and bone that gives me strength to stand They are a fire in my drivin' on The drive behind my comin' home The livin', breathin', reason that I am A family man There's a fire in my drivin' on The drive behind my comin' home The livin', breathin', reason that I am A family man A family man
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Written by: Craig Campbell, Joel Eric Shewmake, Jon Henderson
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Family Man" by Craig Campbell is classified under the country music genre.
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Chart RankingThe song was a significant hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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Album Information"Family Man" was the first single off Campbell's self-titled debut album, which was released in 2011.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Craig Campbell, Jon Henderson, and Joel Eric Shewmake.
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Story Behind the Song"Family Man" is a heartfelt song that draws from Campbell's personal life and emotions, detailing his love for his family and his dedication to being a husband and father.
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Release Date"Family Man" was released to radio on February 8, 2010, through the record label, Bigger Picture Music Group.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered in April 2011 on CMT.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. Matt Bjorke of Roughstock praised the song for its "unique, down-to-earth perspective."
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InspirationCraig Campbell has stated that the song was inspired by his own life and experiences of being a father and husband, hence the title "Family Man".
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Significant AchievementsDespite being his debut, "Family Man" quickly became one of Campbell's most popular and recognizable songs, establishing him as a promising new voice in country music.
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Other MusiciansIn addition to Campbell's vocals, the song features instrumental contributions from some of Nashville's top session musicians, including Mike Johnson on steel guitar and Shannon Forrest on drums.
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Song LengthThe running time of the original album version of "Family Man" is three minutes and fifty-six seconds.
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Radio EditA radio edit of the song was released that is slightly shorter than the album version, with a length of three minutes and forty-six seconds.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Family Man" talk about the joys and challenges of balancing work and family life, a topic that resonated with listeners.
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Campbell’s BackgroundBefore his solo career, Campbell worked as a session musician for other artists, including Tracy Byrd and Luke Bryan. His real-life experience as a family man contributed greatly to the authenticity of the song.
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