What I Need To Do
Kenny Chesney
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I keep tellin' myself this is the right thing to do I was wastin' her time, waitin' on dreams that just weren't comin' true And this old highway seems to understand Leadin' me on to somewhere that no one knows my name I got the window rolled down, I got the radio up I'm doin' all that I can to get my mind off us What I need to do is turn this car around Drive as fast as I can til I see the lights of our hometown And run to her, take her in my arms Make her see how sorry I am, well that shouldn't be so hard But I drive on, and on, and on Eighty-seven more miles gets me into Baton Rogue There's a buddy of mine who says he might find some work that I can do Or maybe head up north to Knoxville, Tennessee I know my baby sister, has got a couch where I can sleep Now the sun's goin' down on my broken heart Lord, I gotta go back before I get too far What I need to do is turn this car around Drive as fast as I can til I see the lights of our hometown And run to her, take her in my arms Make her see how sorry I am, well that shouldn't be so hard But I drive on, and on, and on But I drive on Yes I drive on, and on, and on Knowin' what I need to do Girl, I'm comin' home to you Knowin' what I need to do Girl I'm comin' home to you I'm comin' home to you Knowin' what I need to do...
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Written by: TOM DAMPHIER, N LUTHER
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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13 facts about this song
Song Classification"What I Need to Do" is a country music ballad.
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Artist BackgroundThis song is performed by American country music artist, Kenny Chesney.
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Songwriter“What I Need to Do” was co-written by two standout names in the country music industry: Tom Douglas and Kenny Chesney himself.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in April 2000 as the fourth and final single from his album “Everywhere We Go.”
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed to the success of the "Everywhere We Go" album which sold over two million copies.
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Song Narrative“What I Need to Do” tells a story about a man, regretting leaving his lover and deciding to go back to make things right.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Martin Kahan, was filmed in Puerto Rico and features Chesney riding a motorcycle across the country to get back to his lover.
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Live PerformancesChesney included the song in several live performances during his tours, reiterating its popularity among his fans.
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Influences"What I Need to Do" is one of many Kenny Chesney songs that incorporate a beach or coastal theme, reflecting Chesney's own love of the sea and island life.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, applauded for its heartfelt lyrics and Chesney’s passionate delivery.
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Genre ImpactThe track represents the 2000's country sound, blending traditional country with pop elements, a trademark of Chesney's music.
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Radio AirplayDespite being over two decades old, "What I Need to Do" continues to receive regular airplay on classic country radio stations.
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