For a Little While

Phil Vassar

About For a Little While

"For A Little While" is a song written by Steve Mandile, Jerry Vandiver and Phil Vassar, and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in November 1998 as the sixth and final single from his album Everywhere. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart but reached number-one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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2006
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Hot sun, dancin' on the river
We'd sit on the bank and watch the world roll by
Our feet in the water, she'd press her lips to mine
We were so long on love but short on time
She could be honeymoon sweet and a little wild
And she was mine for a little while

I laugh every time when I think about us
We sent the summer out in style
She's gone but she left me with a smile
Cause she was mine for a little while

We'd take a drive and park down next to airport road
Put the seats back and watch the planes leave town
She always said nobody's strong enough to tie her down
But I wasn't lookin' for that anyhow
I knew she'd leave but I didn't know when
It matters, but didn't back then

I laugh when I start to think about us
We sent the summer out in style
She's gone but she left me with a smile
?Cause she was mine for a little while

I keep seeing pictures now of me and her
And those summer nights
My minds filled with her, oh and it's alright

I laugh when I start to think about us
We sent the summer out in style
She's gone but she left me with a smile
?Cause she was mine for a little while

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Phil Vassar

Phil Vassar (born May 28, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American country music artist. Vassar made his debut on the country music scene in the late 1990s, co-writing singles for several country artists, including Tim McGraw ("For a Little While", "My Next Thirty Years"), Jo Dee Messina ("Bye, Bye", "I'm Alright"), Collin Raye ("Little Red Rodeo"), and Alan Jackson ("Right on the Money"). In 1999, he was named by American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) as Country Songwriter of the Year. more »

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Written by: JERRY VANDIVER, STEVE MANDILE, PHIL VASSAR

Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing

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8 facts about this song

Release
"For a Little While" is a popular song by singer-songwriter Phil Vassar. - The song was released in 2000, as a part of his self-titled album.
Songwriting
Phil Vassar not only performed the song but also co-wrote it. This is a testament to his skill as a songwriter as well as a performer.
Chart Performance
The song was a success in the United States, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. - It also reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, indicating its crossover appeal to non-country music listeners.
Music Video
The music video for "For a Little While" was directed by Jim Shea. It primarily features Vassar performing the song in a nightclub setting.
Live Performances
Vassar often includes "For a Little While" in his setlists during his performances, due to its popularity among fans.
Lyrical Theme
The song tells the story of a love that was lost but remembered fondly. It communicates the idea that even brief periods of happiness can leave a lasting impression.
Other Releases
Despite being released almost two decades ago, "For a Little While" continues to be included in compilation albums and even in Phil Vassar’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1 album released in 2006.
Shared Writing Credit
Phil Vassar shared the writing credit for this song with Steve Mandile and Jerry Vandiver.

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