She Don't Tell Me To
Montgomery Gentry
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Every now an' then, on my home I stop at a spot where the wild flowers grow, an' I pick a few Cause she don't tell me to I go out with my boys all right But most of the time I call it a night before they do Cause she don't tell me to Sunday mornin', I'm in church An' my butt an' my back an' necktie hurt, but I'm in the pew She don't tell me to Any other woman I know would have tried To control me and it would be over Blame it on my goin' on my own way attitude All of that stubbornness melts away When I wake with her head on my shoulder An' I know I've got to love her Until my life is through Cause she don't tell me to Well, I got demons and I've got pride But when I'm wrong, I apologize like she's mine to lose Cause she don't tell me to Well, I got dreams in this heart of mine But nothin' that I wouldn't lay aside if she asked me to Cause she don't tell me to An' she don't even know That she keeps lookin' for the next right thing to do Cause she don't tell me to Yeah, yeah Any other woman I know would have tried To control me and it would be over Blame it on my goin' on my own way attitude And all of that stubbornness melts away When I wake with her head on my shoulder An' I know I've got to love her Until my life is through What else can I do What else can I do Whoa, I love her Cause she don't tell me to She don't tell me to Every now an' then, on my home I stop at a spot where the wild flowers grow, an' I pick a few Yes I do
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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, TOM SHAPIRO, RIVERS RUTHERFORD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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13 facts about this song
Release YearThe song "She Don't Tell Me To" by Montgomery Gentry was released in the year 2005.
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Album"She Don't Tell Me To" is part of the studio album entitled "Something to be Proud of: The Best of 1999-2005."
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached the peak position of number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in United States.
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SongwritersThe renowned songwriters behind "She Don't Tell Me To" include Bob DiPiero, Tom Shapiro, and Rivers Rutherford.
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Music VideoThe music video for the track features Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry in suburban settings, playing ordinary people living everyday lives.
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MessageThe song conveys a message about true love wherein the woman does not need to instruct her man to behave or act in a particular way; he chooses to be a good man because he loves her.
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Song FormatThe song follows a typical verse-chorus structure, intertwined with instrumental bridges composed primarily of guitar work.
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StyleLike many other songs by Montgomery Gentry, "She Don't Tell Me To" combines elements of both country and southern rock genres.
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PopularityThe song is often credited for its relatable and inspiring theme, contributing to the duo's commercial success and popularity among country music fans.
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Radio PlayDespite its eventual success on the charts, the song initially struggled with radio play due to its slightly different sound compared to the duo's usual style.
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PerformancesMontgomery Gentry often included "She Don't Tell Me To" in their live performances, making it a staple of their concerts.
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Tribute PerformancesAfter the death of Troy Gentry in 2017, "She Don't Tell Me To" has occasionally been performed as a tribute to him during Montgomery Gentry concerts.
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Critical ResponseThe song has been well received among critics and fans alike for its catchy tune and meaningful lyrics.
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