Tough World

Donnie Iris

About Tough World

"Tough World" is a song by American rock musician Donnie Iris from his 1982 album The High and the Mighty. The song was released as a single the same year and reached #57 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, #63 on Cash Box, and #26 on the U. S. Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.


Year:
2001
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Baby whatcha gonna do
Go ahead and make your move
First you say ya love me
Say you'll never leave me
Now you say that we are through

It's a tough world
Ain't it a rough world

Without love it's true
I don't know what I would do
So if you're gonna leave me
Go ahead and leave me
Cause I'm gonna find somebody new

CHORUS

It's a tough world
Ain't it a rough world
It's a tough world rough world stab it in the back world
Tough world
It's a hard world cold world hit you where it hurts world
Rough world... Tough world
It's a tough life rough life try to make a buck life
Tough life
Get a job hotshot make it to the top
Rough life... tough life

I'm gonna hold my chin up high
I'm gonna walk right out the door
And I'm gonna make it
Yeah I'm gonna make it
Cause I don't need you anymore

REPEAT CHORUS

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Donnie Iris

Donnie Iris (born Dominic Ierace on February 28, 1943) is an American rock musician known for his work with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry during the 1970s, and for his solo albums during the 1980s. He wrote the #2 Billboard hit, "The Rapper", with the Jaggerz and was a member of Wild Cherry after the group had a #1 hit with "Play That Funky Music." more »

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Written by: DONNIE IERACE, LESTER LEE, MARK AVSEC

Lyrics © LAWRENCE LIGHTER ATTORNEY AT LAW, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Tough World" by Donnie Iris was officially released in 1982.
Album
The song is from Donnie Iris's third studio album, "The High and the Mighty".
Songwriter Credits
"Tough World" was co-written by Donnie Iris and Mark Avsec, Iris's keyboardist, and longtime collaborator.
Genre
This song falls under the Rock genre, specifically classified as new wave, power pop, and heartland rock.
Chart Performance
"Tough World" peaked at number 57 on Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its significant commercial success.
Theme
The song's lyrics talk about the challenges and hardships of life, depicting a somewhat pessimistic view of the world, hence the title "Tough World".
Promotion
The song had a music video that garnered timeslots on MTV, further helping boost its popularity.
Band Legend
Donnie Iris is recognized as the Heartland's Rock-n-Roll legend. He was also part of the music groups such as Wild Cherry and The Jaggerz.
Production
The song was produced by Mark Avsec, who is not just a collaborator with Iris but has also worked with artists like Carlos Jones and Breathless.
Legacy
Even after decades of its release, "Tough World" is still played on classic rock radio stations, underscoring the song's timeless appeal.

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