It's What I Do
Billy Dean
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I knew a man He was a real go getter What he did to climb The ladder of success And how far he went Was how he measured The worth of his life And who he was But that's all behind me now because Loving you It's what I do It's the only thing I've found I can put my heart into It's who I am I'm a lucky man Living the life I choose Loving you It's what I do I do what I can To make an honest living But it's just a job it's not What I am living for I want to earn The love you're giving That's all that matters now to me And no matter what I'll always be Loving you It's what I do It's the only thing I've found I can put my heart into It's who I am I'm a lucky man Living the life I choose Loving you It's what I do
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Written by: CHARLES HARMON JONES, TOM CURTIS SHAPIRO
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release & Popularity"It's What I Do" is a song by American country music artist Billy Dean. It was released in March 1996 as the lead single from his album "It's What I Do."
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Billboard PerformanceThe song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It became one of Dean's most successful songs.
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Song WritingBilly Dean and Terry McBride co-wrote "It's What I Do."
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics describe a narrator who uses natural phenomena to explain his feelings of love. In particular, they mention that just as the sun rises and rivers run, expressing love is simply what he does.
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Music VideoThe music video for "It's What I Do" was directed by Steven Goldmann and features Billy Dean performing in a studio setting intercut with scenes highlighting various forms of love.
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Album SuccessThe "It's What I Do" album was a success, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, with the title track being a standout hit.
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Award NominationsBilly Dean received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for the song "It’s What I Do" in 1997.
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Song Influence"It's What I Do" has influenced many fans and listeners with its emotive lyrics and has solidified Billy Dean's place in the country music industry.
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Cover VersionsThough the song is uniquely tied to Billy Dean's country style, it has been covered by numerous artists in live performances, showcasing its universal appeal.
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Positive ReceptionCritics and fans alike praised Dean's vocal performance on "It's What I Do," with many noting the depth of emotion he brought to the song's lyrics.
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