Tough World
Donnie Iris
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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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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.
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AlbumThe song is from Donnie Iris's third studio album, "The High and the Mighty".
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Songwriter Credits"Tough World" was co-written by Donnie Iris and Mark Avsec, Iris's keyboardist, and longtime collaborator.
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GenreThis song falls under the Rock genre, specifically classified as new wave, power pop, and heartland rock.
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Chart Performance"Tough World" peaked at number 57 on Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its significant commercial success.
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ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about the challenges and hardships of life, depicting a somewhat pessimistic view of the world, hence the title "Tough World".
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PromotionThe song had a music video that garnered timeslots on MTV, further helping boost its popularity.
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Band LegendDonnie 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.
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ProductionThe 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.
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LegacyEven 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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