Is There Life Out There

Reba McEntire

About Is There Life Out There

"Is There Life Out There" is a song written by Susan Longacre and Rick Giles, and recorded by American country music singer Reba McEntire. It was released on January 28, 1992 as the second single from her album For My Broken Heart. The song reached Number One on the American country singles charts in March of that year, and peaked at the same position on the Canadian country singles charts in April. The song debuted at #64 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks and peaked at #1 for the week of March 28, 1992 (McEntire's 37th birthday), and it stayed at #1 for two consecutive weeks.  


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She married when she was twenty
She thought she was ready
Now she's not so sure
She thought she'd done some living
But now she's just wonderin'
What she's living for
Now she's feeling that there's something more

Is there life out there
So much she hasn't done
Is there life beyond
Her family and her home
She's done what she should
Should she do what she dares
She doesn't want to leave
She's just wonderin
Is there life out there

She's always lived for tomorrow
She's never learned how
To live for today
She's dyin' to try something foolish
Do something crazy
Or just get away
Something for herself for a change

Is there life out there
So much she hasn't done
Is there life beyond
Her family and her home
She's done what she should
Should she do what she dares
She doesn't want to leave
She's just wonderin
Is there life out there

There's a place in the sun that she's never been
Where life is fair and time is a friend
Would she do it the same as she did back then
She looks out the window and wonders again

Is there life out there
So much she hasn't done
Is there life beyond
Her family and her home
She's done what she should
Should she do what she dares
She doesn't want to leave
She's just wonderin
Is there life out there

Is there life out there
So much she hasn't done
Is there life beyond
Her family and her home
She's done what she should
Should she do what she dares
She doesn't want to leave
She's just wonderin
Is there life out there

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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: SUSAN LONGACRE, RICHARD GILES

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Origin Fact
"Is There Life Out There" is a song performed by American country artist Reba McEntire. It was a hit single released in 1992 off her album "For My Broken Heart."
Song Recognition Fact
The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in February 1992.
Songwriting Fact
The song was not written by McEntire, but rather by established songwriters Susan Longacre and Rick Giles.
Inspirational Fact
The song became an anthem for many women, as it tells the story of a woman questioning whether there is more to life than the societal expectations she has grown accustomed to.
Filmography Fact
A television film titled "Is There Life Out There?" premiered in 1994 on CBS as a part of their "Hallmark Hall of Fame" series, starring Reba McEntire herself.
Controversial Fact
The music video was banned by TNN, a popular country music video channel at the time, for featuring controversial adult themes such as a scene showing Reba in a bathtub. However, due to fan outcry, the video was eventually shown in its original form.
Award Fact
Reba's portrayal of the song's protagonist in "Is There Life Out There?" film earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in 1995.
Impactful Fact
The popularity of the song helped solidify Reba McEntire's place as one of country music's most impactful female artists.
Album Success Fact
The parent album "For My Broken Heart," which includes "Is There Life Out There," was certified Quadruple Platinum by the RIAA, making it one of the biggest-selling albums of Reba's career.
Total Sales Fact
The single has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, earning a Gold certification from the RIAA.
Reception Fact
The song received positive reviews from music critics. They applauded Reba's powerful and emotional performance, as well as the mature and thoughtful lyrics.

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