About the song
“Famous Last Words of a Fool” is a country song that tells the story of a man who regrets the things he has said and done in his life. The song is a powerful ballad about the importance of thinking before you speak and the lasting impact our words can have on others.
The song begins with Strait singing about how he has always been a quick-witted and sharp-tongued man. He has never been afraid to speak his mind, even if it meant hurting someone’s feelings. However, as he gets older, he begins to realize the damage his words have caused.
The song’s chorus is a gut-wrenching admission of regret: “Famous last words of a fool, I wish I could take them back. But all I can do is say I’m sorry, and hope that you’ll forgive me.”
The rest of the song tells the story of the man’s attempts to make amends for his past mistakes. He tries to apologize to the people he has hurt, but he knows that his words can never truly erase the pain he has caused.
“Famous Last Words of a Fool” is a powerful and moving song about the importance of our words. It is a reminder that we should always think before we speak, and that our words can have a lasting impact on others.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- Genre: Country
- Release Date: 1990
- Album: Chill of an Early Fall
- Label: MCA Records
- Songwriters: Dean Dillon, Kerry Kurt Phillips
- Producer: Tony Brown
- Music Video Director: Jim Shea
Critical Reception:
- “Famous Last Words of a Fool” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was praised for its powerful lyrics and Strait’s emotional performance.
Commercial Success:
- “Famous Last Words of a Fool” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1990.
Legacy:
- “Famous Last Words of a Fool” is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, and Willie Nelson.
- The song is considered to be one of the greatest country songs of all time.
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Lyrics
“I Hate Everything”
He was sitting there beside me throwing doubles down
When he ordered up his third one he looked around
Then he looked at me, said I do believe I’ll have one more
He said I hate this bar and I hate to drink
But on second thought tonight I think I hate everythingThen he opened up his bill-fold and threw a 20 down
And the faded photograph fell out and hit the ground
And I picked it up, he said thank you bud, I put it in his hand
He said I probably ought to throw this one away
‘Cause she’s the reason I feel this way, I hate everything[Chorus:]
I hate my job, I hate my life and if it weren’t for my two kids I’d hate my ex-wife
I know I should move on and try to start again
But I just can’t get over her leaving me for him
Then he shook his head and looked down at his ring and said I hate everythingHe said one bedroom apartment where I get my mail
Is really not a home, it’s more like a jail
With a swimming pool and a parking lot view, man that’s just great
I hate summer, winter, fall and spring
Red and yellow, purple, blue and green, I hate everything[Chorus]
So I pulled out my phone and I called my house
I said babe I’m comin’ home, we’re gonna work this out
I paid for his drinks and I told him thanks, thanks for everything