Biography
Prior to her music career, Tennison worked as a prison guard in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, in addition to performing in various Texas bands. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee and worked as a demo singer, eventually signing to Asylum Records in 1999. She recorded two albums on Asylum, both albums producing minor chart entries. In 2002, she moved to DreamWorks Records and recorded her Parading in the Rain album on that label. Although she has not recorded any albums since, she made an appearance on Leland Martin's 2006 single "Same Old Song and Dance" from his self-titled album.
Go Back
Chalee Tennison Lyrics
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On his way to Indiana on another midnight run
So they talked about the weather and the next thing that you know
The hours flew by like minutes and it was time he had to go
On a rainy highway half way out of town
A voice inside his heart said turn those 18 wheels around
And go back
Go back
That's where you need to be
Right now
There's nothing in this world more important than that
So go back
They settled down in a little house in the spring of '92
And she quit her job at the diner with the baby almost due
Those early years weren't easy and they had bills to pay
So he said you know I hate to leave you but I'll be back by Saturday
10 miles out of Tulsa his boss came on his radio
Said if you want to see your brand new daughter you better drop that load
And go back
You've got somebody waitin'
Go back
That's where you need to be
Right now
There's nothing in this world more important than that
So go back
Everybody heard the sirens
They pulled his rig out of the snow
In a rush to see his family somehow he lost control
Though the doctors tried to save him, he slipped into the light
Then he heard the angels whisper, now is not your time
Go back
You've got somebody waitin'
Go back
That's where you need to be
Right now
There's nothing in this world more important than that
So go back
(You've got somebody waitin')
Go back
(That's where you need to be)
Go back
(Go back)
Go back
The lyrics of Chalee Tennison's Go Back song depict a story of a truck driver who meets a woman while stopping at a diner off of highway 41. Though it starts with a simple conversation about the weather, they end up spending hours talking to each other before he has to leave. As he drives away, he hears a voice in his heart that urges him to turn his 18 wheels around and go back to the diner where the woman is waiting. The chorus urges the driver to go back, highlighting that there is someone waiting for him at the diner, and that is where he needs to be right now.
The song then takes us through the milestones of their life together, including settling down in a little house, quitting her job, and having a baby. The struggles of their early years and trying to make ends meet are also highlighted. Later in the story, the driver receives news that his wife has gone into labor, and he must hurry back to be with her. However, while in a rush to get home, he loses control of his rig and suffers a fatal accident. He then hears the angels' whispers that it is not yet time for him to die and must go back.
Overall, the lyrics of Go Backexude the message that there is someone or something in our lives worth going back to, no matter how rough the journey or how much of a sacrifice we have to make.
Line by Line Meaning
She was waitin' tables in a diner off of Highway 41
She worked as a waitress in a diner located on Highway 41.
On his way to Indiana on another midnight run
He was travelling to Indiana for work as part of his routine midnight run.
So they talked about the weather and the next thing that you know
They started conversing about the weather and suddenly,
The hours flew by like minutes and it was time he had to go
spontaneously, time passed quickly and it became time for him to leave.
On a rainy highway half way out of town
On a highway halfway out of town while it was raining.
A voice inside his heart said turn those 18 wheels around
He heard an internal voice telling him to turn his truck around.
And go back
Go back to where you came from.
You've got somebody waitin'
Someone is waiting for you.
That's where you need to be
Your place is with that person.
Right now
Immediately.
There's nothing in this world more important than that
Nothing in this world is more significant than being with that person.
They settled down in a little house in the spring of '92
They got their own place in the spring of 1992.
And she quit her job at the diner with the baby almost due
She resigned from her position at the diner as their baby was near its delivery date.
Those early years weren't easy and they had bills to pay
The initial years were tough, and they had to deal with financial challenges.
So he said you know I hate to leave you but I'll be back by Saturday
He felt bad about leaving her alone but promised to return by Saturday.
10 miles out of Tulsa his boss came on his radio
While ten miles away from Tulsa, his boss contacted him via the radio.
Said if you want to see your brand new daughter you better drop that load
His boss informed him that if he wished to meet his daughter, he would have to abandon his current shipment.
Everybody heard the sirens
Everyone could hear the sound of sirens.
They pulled his rig out of the snow
His truck was dragged out of the snow.
In a rush to see his family somehow he lost control
While hurrying to meet his family, he lost control of his vehicle.
Though the doctors tried to save him, he slipped into the light
Despite the doctors' efforts to revive him, he passed away.
Then he heard the angels whisper, now is not your time
He heard angels telling him that it was not his time to leave yet.
Go back (You've got somebody waitin')
You need to go back (since someone is waiting for you).
Go back (That's where you need to be)
Go back to where you are needed.
Go back (Go back)
You should turn around and go back.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, MUSIC COPYRIGHT CONSULTANT GRP
Written by: DONNY HACKETT, JEREMY CAMPBELL
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Susan Miller
This awesome beautiful lady needs more recognition than what she got back in the late 90s into 2000. I think she is one of the best country female artists ever ! Love you chalee
Mark Ellsworth
One of the best tearjerkers in country music history.
Roel Mooibroek
Great voice, great looks! why is this great singer not far more famous than she is. I didn't even know her until I found some video's on youtube. She's truly great!
Pam Robertson
I love this song
Shane Taylor
A country great!
Pete Marshall
good song #36 on billboard hot country songs chart in 2001.
Billy Meyer
Good 1