That's My Story
Collin Raye
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I came in as the sun came up. She glared at me over her coffee cup. She said: "Where you been?" so I thought real hard, And said: "I fell asleep in that hammock in the yard." She said: "You don't know it boy but you just blew it." An' I said: "Well that's my story and I'm stickin' to it." "That's my story. "Oh, that's my story. "Well, I ain't got a witness and I can't prove it. "But that's my story and I'm stickin' to it." I got that deer in the headlight look. She read my face like the cover of a book. And said: "Don't expect me to believe all that static, "'cause just last week, I threw that hammock in the attic." My skin got so thin you could see right through it. And I stuttered: "Well that's my story and I'm stickin' to it." "That's my story." (That's my story.) "Oh, that's my story." (That's my story.) "Yeah, I ain't got a witness and I can't prove it, "But that's my story and I'm stickin' to it." You know the time comes when a wise man knows The best thing that he can do is just look her in the eye And beg for mercy and face the bitter truth. "Well honey, me and the boys played cards all night, "There wasn't no hanky panky, not a woman in sight. "And I know I shoulda called and, baby, I'm real sorry. "Let's get a cellular phone and then you won't have to worry. "You know how much I love you and darlin' I'm ready to prove it. "And that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. "That's my story." (That's my story.) "Oh, that's my story." (That's my story.) "Yeah, I ain't got a witness and I can't prove it, "But that's my story and I'm stickin' to it." "You know I ain't gonna do a thing, "Darlin', unless you approve it. "Well that's my story and I'm stickin' to it."
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Written by: C. ALEX HAWKINS, LEE ROY PARNELL, TONY HASELDEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"That's My Story" is a country music song released by American artist Collin Raye. His real name is Floyd Elliot Wray, and he was born on August 22, 1960. Apart from singing, Raye is also a well-known actor.
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Song Release"That's My Story" was released on February 22, 1994, becoming one of his notable songs in the mid-90s. It was the first single from his album "Extremes."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Lee Roy Parnell and Tony Haselden. Lee Roy Parnell is a country music artist himself, while Tony Haselden is a reputable songwriter in the country music scene.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song is a playfully defiant anthem in which the narrator insists on his version of events, declaring "That's my story and I'm sticking to it." It showcases Collin Raye's style of blending humor and storytelling in his songs.
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Chart Performance"That's My Story" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and has since remained one of Raye's most popular songs.
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Collin Raye's CareerThe success of "That's My Story" and other hits helped establish Collin Raye as one of the most significant country artists during the 90s. He released several albums and had numerous hit songs throughout his career.
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Music VideoThe music video for "That's My Story" features the singer in a variety of situations including performing onstage, revealing his love for performance and his easy connection with the audience.
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AwardsCollin Raye earned multiple Grammy nominations during his career, though "That's My Story" did not win specific awards. But it helped establish his reputation as one of the top country music artists in the 90s.
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Critical ReceptionCritics and audiences praised Collin Raye's humorous yet honest take on life through "That's My Story". It is still beloved for its catchy tune and relatable lyrics.
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Collin Raye TonightIn recent years, Raye has been performing the song on his show "Collin Raye Tonight," keeping its charm alive for both long-time fans and new audiences.
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