Broken Promise Land
Mark Chesnutt
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There's a Bible on the dresser and a sign hung on the door And a woman in my arms who shouldn't be I'm to the point of no returning but I've been here before This cheating life is nothing new to me There's someone to be considered so I call her on the phone And say the job is taking longer than I planned I don't have the heart to tell her That a stranger's turned me on and I'm headed for The boken promise land [Chorus:] Tonight, I'm crossing over and I'll reach the cheating side And I'll hate myself for coming here again Where the streets are paved with misery and lives are built on lies A place they call the broken promise land I found a note left on the dresser and a key left in the door And on the floor I found her goldeb wedding band Guess she finally had to tell me She's not waiting anymore She's headed for the broken promise land [Chorus II:] Tonight she's crossing over and she'll reach the cheating side And I'll hate myself for giving her the chance Cause the streets are paved with misery and lives are built on lies a place they call the broken promise land
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Broken Promise Land" is a country music song performed by American artists Mark Chesnutt and Waylon Jennings.
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Song InformationIt was released in 1997 as part of Mark Chesnutt's album "Thank God for Believers."
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Cover songThe song is actually a cover. The original version was sung by Waylon Jennings, a renowned country music artist.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Broken Promise Land" did not chart on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Nonetheless, it helped boost the success of the "Thank God for Believers" album, which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Artistic CollaborationThis song is one of the few notable collaborations between Mark Chesnutt and Waylon Jennings.
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Genre"Broken Promise Land" is classified in the genre of traditional country music. This genre focuses on simple productions and 'real' country elements - storytelling through the lyrics, steel guitars, and fiddles.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about heartbreak, unfulfilled promises, and moving on from a failed relationship, common themes in country music.
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Critical AcclaimAlthough it wasn't a commercial success in terms of chart positioning, the song received positive reviews from critics praising both Chesnutt's and Jennings' emotional and raw performance.
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Legacy of PerformersMark Chesnutt and Waylon Jennings are renowned artists in the country music scene. Jennings is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Chesnutt has scored several top-ten hits on the country charts.
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Song ElementsThe song's strength lies in its compelling narrative, soulful vocal performance, and the classic country feel of the production.
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Jennings' InfluenceWaylon Jennings was one of the key figures of the outlaw country movement, and his influence seeps through into "Broken Promise Land," both in the lyrical content and the authenticity of the performance. Responsibility for this must be shared with Mark Chesnutt, who brings his own traditionalist country sensibility to the song.
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