That's My Job
Conway Twitty
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I woke up crying late at night When I was very young. I had dreamed my father Had passed away and gone. My world revolved around him I couldn't lay there anymore. So I made my way down the mirrored hall And tapped upon his door. And I said "Daddy, I'm so afraid How will I go on with you gone that way? Don't want to cry anymore So may I stay with you?" And he said "That's my job, That's what I do. Everything I do is because of you, To keep you safe with me. That's my job you see." Later we barely got along This teenage boy and he. Most of the fights it seems Were over different dreams, We each held for me. He wanted knowledge and learning. I wanted to fly out west. Said, "I could make it out there If I just had the fare. I got half, will you loan me the rest?" And I said "Daddy, I'm so afraid, There's no guarantee in the plans I've made and if I should fail, Who will pay my way back home?" And he said "That's my job That's what I do. Everything I do is because of you To keep you safe with me. That's my job you see." Every person carves his spot And fills the hole with light. And I pray someday I might Light as bright as he. Woke up early one bright fall day To spread the tragic news. After all my travel, I settled down Within a mile or two. I make my living with words and rhyme And all this tragedy Should go into my head and out instead As bits of poetry. But I say "Daddy, I'm so afraid, How will I go on with you gone this way? How can I come up with a song to say I love you?" That's my job, That's what I do Everything I do is because of you To keep you safe with me. That's my job you see. Everything I do is because of you To keep you safe with me.
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12 facts about this song
Release Year"That's My Job" was released in 1987, recorded by famous country music singer Conway Twitty.
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AlbumThe song is featured on Twitty’s album “Borderline,” which was released under the label MCA Records.
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Chart Performance"That's My Job" was a hit and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the U.S.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Gary Burr, an acclaimed American songwriter who has written songs for several popular artists.
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Theme & LyricsThe song is often considered as one of the most touching songs about the bond between a father and a son, highlighted through the lyrics emphasizing the father’s undying devotion to his son.
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Legacy"That's My Job" continues to be one of Conway Twitty’s most loved and remembered songs and is often played on Father’s Day celebrations.
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GenresThe song falls under the Country and Nashville sound genres. Conway Twitty was known for his style that blended country, pop, and rock elements.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Scotty McCreery, a winner of the American Idol, have covered "That's My Job," showing its lasting appeal and impact.
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Twitty's DeathAfter Conway Twitty’s death in 1993, the song gained additional sentimentality as listeners reflected on the artist’s career and contributions to country music.
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Live PerformancesConway Twitty's emotional and heartfelt live performances of "That's My Job" are highlighted as memorable moments in his musical career.
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Music VideoThe music video for "That's My Job" effectively portrays the sentimental theme and narrative of the song, further adding to its popularity.
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Notable LyricsThe repeated line "That's my job, that's what I do" has been noted as particularly touching, as it encapsulates the father's sense of duty and love for his son.
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