One That Got Away
Michael Ray
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Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah She's like a picture from an airplane window It's always sunny up above the clouds She's got a mouth full of innuendo But she makes it sound innocent somehow Those hungry eyes can't eat the night Take me to church, show me the light Straight masterpiece, way out of my league Yeah but I'm gonna hold her like a trophy tonight She's decoratin' my car Soon she'll be breakin' my heart She's too Wild Horses to be all mine I'll be your Beast of Burden on Borrowed Time She's gonna rip off ay kind of label She's into leavin' those strings untied Keepin' it tax free, under the table She might only be mine tonight But that's alright, that's okay She's gonna be one hell of a one that got away That's alright, might hurt, but hey She's gonna be one hell of a one that got away Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah I ain't gonna sit here and overthink it I got a tiger by the tail I'll just smile when she sinks her teeth in She'll leave a scar and a story to tell She's decoratin' my car Soon she'll be breakin' my heart She's too Wild Horses to be all mine I'll be your Beast of Burden on Borrowed Time She's gonna rip off ay kind of label She's into leavin' those strings untied Keepin' it tax free, under the table She might only be mine tonight But that's alright, that's okay She's gonna be one hell of a one that got away That's alright, might hurt, but hey She's gonna be one hell of a one that got away Hey hey, hey hey She's gonna sting me but damn it I want it Hey hey, hey hey Honey's so sweet in that moment She's decoratin' my car Soon she'll be breakin' my heart She's too Wild Horses to be all mine I'll be your Beast of Burden on Borrowed Time She's gonna rip off ay kind of label She's into leavin' those strings untied Keepin' it tax free, under the table She might only be mine tonight But that's alright, that's okay She's gonna be one hell of a one that got away That's alright, might hurt, but hey She's gonna be one hell of a one that got away Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah She's gonna be one hell of a one that got away Hey hey, yeah Hey hey, yeah Hey hey, yeah Hey hey, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Jesse Frasure, Josh Osborne, Matthew Thomas Ramsey, Trevor Joseph Rosen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., ME GUSTA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The One That Got Away" is a popular song in the country music genre. It's infused with modern, tropical sounds to set it apart from traditional country music.
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Album InformationThis song is part of Michael Ray's second studio album called "Amos", which was released in 2018.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song WritersThe song was co-written by four high-profile songwriters: Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, and Jesse Frasure. All four writers have had a hand in creating several other chart-topping country songs.
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Music VideoThe official music video, directed by Sean Hagwell, was shot in Miami's vibrant neighborhoods and incorporated colorful, tropical aesthetics.
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Lyric ThemesThe song's lyrics depict a short-lived, fast-paced love affair that leaves a long-lasting impression. Ray sings about a woman who was exciting and free-spirited, but ultimately, she was the one who got away.
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Behind the SongMichael Ray has shared in various interviews that when he first heard the song, he felt an instant connection as it resonated with his own personal experiences of past relationships.
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Critical ReceptionThe song generally received positive reviews from music critics who praised its catchy melody and distinctive sound that blends well between country and pop music.
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Song's Significance"The One That Got Away" was a significant hit for Michael Ray, elevating his status in the country music industry and giving him his second number one song after "Kiss You in the Morning."
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Live PerformanceMichael Ray often performs this song in his live shows, and it is always well-received by the audience due to its romantic and relatable narrative.
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Record Label"The One That Got Away" was released under the banner of Atlantic Nashville and Warner Music Nashville - two prominent labels in the country music industry.
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InfluenceThe song’s crossover appeal to both country and pop platforms reflect Ray's diverse musical influences, which include artists from pop, rock, country, and soul music.
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