Downtime
Jo Dee Messina
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General Information"Downtime" is a song by the American country music artist Jo Dee Messina.
- It was released in May 2001 as the second single from the album "Burn."
- The song was the follow-up to the highly successful title track, which had reached number 2 on the country charts.
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Songwriters"Downtime" was composed by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Phillip White.
- Carolyn Dawn Johnson is also an accomplished Canadian musician with several hits of her own.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard US Country charts in 2001.
- It also reached No. 59 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking its crossover appeal to pop audiences.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of the song speak about wanting to take a break and have some downtime in a relationship that seems to be moving too quickly.
- The theme resonates with listeners who have experienced similar feelings in their own relationships.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Downtime" was directed by Jon Small and premiered on CMT in mid-2001.
- In the video, Messina depicts a woman needing time to think in her busy life, matching the song's theme.
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ReceptionCritics mostly gave positive reviews to "Downtime," admiring its catchy melody and authentic country sound.
- The song further solidified Jo Dee Messina's place in the country music industry.
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