Never Had It So Good
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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No one's got to tell me it's over I could see it from miles away No one's got to tell me What I don't already know today No one's got to tell me they've seen you On the town with an old girlfriend No one's got to tell me You look like you've fallen in love again 'Cause you're out of my life now With a wave of her hand You never had it so good babe I never had it so bad Now you can do what you want to And never feel sad You never had it so good babe I never had it so bad No one's got to tell me the difference Between me and the one who's returned No one's got to tell me You never really got over her No one's got to tell me they've seen you Looking like a brand new man No one's got to tell me You look like you've fallen in love again 'Cause you're out of my life now With a wave of her hand You never had it so good babe I never had it so bad Now you can do what you want to And never feel sad You never had it so good babe I never had it so bad So you just go where you go And do what you do And be who you want to be But when she burns you again And your phone doesn't ring Baby it's me 'Cause you're out of my life now With a wave of her hand You never had it so good babe I never had it so bad Now you can do what you want to And never feel sad You never had it so good babe I never had it so bad
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Written by: MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER, JOHN JENNINGS
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Never Had It So Good" is a classic country and folk song, indicative of Mary Chapin Carpenter's musical style.
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Release DateThe song, an original by Carpenter, was released on her debut album "Hometown Girl" in 1987.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song is 4 minutes and 42 seconds, consistent with typical song lengths during that era.
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Charts SuccessWhile the song itself did not chart, the album "Hometown Girl" was well-received by critics and helped launch Carpenter's career.
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SongwritingThe song showcases Carpenter's ability to create meaningful and relatable lyrics; it tells a story of resilience and overcoming obstacles.
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CollaborationJohn Jennings, a frequent collaborator with Carpenter, co-produced the song along with the whole album.
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Record Label"Never Had It So Good" was released under Columbia Records, a major American record label.
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AwardsAlthough the song did not necessarily garner awards, Carpenter went on to receive five Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades in her career, partly initiated by the success of this debut album.
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Later PerformancesCarpenter has included "Never Had It So Good" in setlists for live performances, signifying its importance in her discography.
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Unique CharacteristicInstead of focusing on romantic themes like many country songs of that era, "Never Had It So Good" stands out for its positive portrayal of personal strength and determination.
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InfluenceThe song and album as a whole set the tone for Carpenter's subsequent releases and confirmed her status as a country-folk artist with a unique and distinctive sound.
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