Clay Walker (born August 19, 1969) was born and raised on a farm in Beaumont, TX, the hometown of George Jones. Walker fell in love with country music at an early age, when his father gave him a guitar when he was only nine years old. After he graduated from high school, Walker pursued a musical career full-time, playing concerts across the South, the Midwest, and Canada. For over three years, he toured and went to school, taking courses about the music business. During this time, he acted as his own manager. Eventually, he became the house singer at the Neon Armadillo bar in Beaumont. While performing at the club, producer James Stroud heard Walker and offered to work with the singer. Stroud helped Walker secure a contract with Giant Records, and the pair began working on the vocalist's debut album.
"What's It to You" became a number one hit upon its release in August of 1993, with "Live Until I Die" following it into the pole position later that same year. Both singles were featured on his debut album, Clay Walker, which was released in the fall of 1993. "Where Do I Fit in the Picture," the third single from the album, became a number 11 hit in early 1994. "White Palace" was a flop, failing to crack the Top 40, but "Dreaming With My Eyes Open" became his third number one hit in the summer of 1994, helping make his debut record a platinum album. If I Could Make a Living was not quite as successful as his debut, yet it still yielded the number one title track. Hypnotize the Moon, Walker's third album, appeared in the fall of 1995, preceded by the number two single "Who Needs You Baby." He followed with Self Portrait in 1996 and Rumor Has It in 1997. A Greatest Hits collection appeared in 1998 and a new album, Live, Laugh, Love, was released in 1999. Say No More followed two years later.
Then What
Clay Walker Lyrics
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He's got two pretty children and a real nice wife
Yet he never seems quite satisfied
I said I know what' s on your mind
But you better think about it before you cross that line
The grass ain't always greener on the other side
Then what
What you gonna do
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
And you ain't anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what
Where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you've burned
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what, oh then what
I ain't sayin' that lookin's a crime
I've done my share from time to time
It don't mean that you got to take that leap
When you're standin' on the brink
Before you jump you gotta step back and think
There's a price for every promise you don't keep
Then what
What you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
And you ain't anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what
Where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you've burned
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what, oh then what
But do what you want do what you wish
It's your life but remember this
There's bound to be some consequences
For sneakin' under certain fences
Then what
What you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
And you ain't anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what
Where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you've burned
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what, oh then what
The song "Then What" by Clay Walker speaks to the feelings of restlessness and uncertainty people may experience in their everyday lives. Through the eyes of the artist, the song describes a good-natured man who seems to have it all: a loving wife, beautiful children, and a great life. However, the lyrics suggest that there is more to the man's inner emotions and that he is feeling restive and unsatisfied because he has not found his purpose. The artist advises the man to be cautious and to think about the consequences of his actions before he makes a decision that he might regret.
At the core of the song, "Then What" is a call to self-reflection, caution and careful decision-making. It is a reminder that any decision has consequences and that one must weigh their options before they make a leap. The lyrics encourage us to take a step back and think critically about why we are making the choices we make. It might be tempting to jump into something new, but it is important to remember to consider the potential consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a good friend who's got a good life
The singer has a friend who appears to have a happy life
He's got two pretty children and a real nice wife
This friend has a wife and two wonderful children
Yet he never seems quite satisfied
Despite his idyllic life, the friend remains discontented
I said I know what' s on your mind
The artist recognizes that his friend is contemplating betrayal
But you better think about it before you cross that line
The artist cautions his friend to carefully consider his actions before doing something he might regret
The grass ain't always greener on the other side
The singer warns his friend that things may not be as they seem on the surface
Then what
The singer asks his friend what he will do next
What you gonna do
The artist repeats the previous question, urging his friend to consider the potential outcome of his decisions
When the new wears off and the old shines through
The artist suggests that his friend's attraction to something new and exciting might wane with time
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
The artist implies that his friend's infatuation may not be based on genuine feelings
And you ain't anybody anyone's gonna trust
The singer suggests that his friend's actions could make him untrustworthy to others
Where you gonna turn
The artist questions his friend's ability to handle negative consequences of his actions
When you can't turn back for the bridges you've burned
The singer warns that his friend may not be able to repair the damage done by crossing certain lines
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
The singer suggests that life has a way of punishing those who make poor choices
But do what you want do what you wish
The singer acknowledges his friend's freedom to make his own choices
It's your life but remember this
The artist cautions his friend that every choice has consequences
There's bound to be some consequences
The artist reminds his friend that actions have reactions
For sneakin' under certain fences
The singer implies that his friend's actions might be crossing a line they shouldn't
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JON VEZNER, RANDY L SHARP
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LYRICS:
Well, I got a good friend who's got a good life
He's got two pretty children and a real nice wife
Yet he never seems quite satisfied
I said, "I know what's on your mind
But you better think about it before you cross that line
The grass ain't always greener on the other side"
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody any body's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh then what?
Well, I ain't saying that looking's a crime
Well, I've done my share from time to time
It don't mean that you gotta take that leap
When you're standin' on the brink
Before you jump you gotta step back and think
There's price for every promise you don't keep
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody, any body's gonna trust?
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh, then what?
Do what you want, do what you wish
It's your life but remember this
There's bound to be some consequences
Sneaking under other fences
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody any body's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh, then what?
Songwriters: John Vezner / Randy L Sharp
#ClayWalker #ThenWhat #CountryMusic #Official #Country
@ClayWalker
Well, I got a good friend who's got a good life
He's got two pretty children and a real nice wife
Yet he never seems quite satisfied
I said, "I know what's on your mind
But you better think about it before you cross that line
The grass ain't always greener on the other side"
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody any body's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh then what?
Well, I ain't saying that looking's a crime
Well, I've done my share from time to time
It don't mean that you gotta take that leap
When you're standin' on the brink
Before you jump you gotta step back and think
There's price for every promise you don't keep
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody, any body's gonna trust?
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh, then what?
Do what you want, do what you wish
It's your life but remember this
There's bound to be some consequences
Sneaking under other fences
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody any body's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh, then what?
Songwriters: John Vezner / Randy L Sharp
@ClayWalker
New album Long Live the Cowboy available now!
iTunes: https://apple.co/2QtrHiO
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Dr9xeA
°°°
"Then What?" by Clay Walker.
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nDwwdI
iTunes: https://apple.co/2KPKke5
Connect with Clay:
http://Instagram.com/OfficialClayWalker
http://Facebook.com/OfficialClayWalker
http://Twitter.com/ClayWalker
LYRICS:
Well, I got a good friend who's got a good life
He's got two pretty children and a real nice wife
Yet he never seems quite satisfied
I said, "I know what's on your mind
But you better think about it before you cross that line
The grass ain't always greener on the other side"
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody any body's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh then what?
Well, I ain't saying that looking's a crime
Well, I've done my share from time to time
It don't mean that you gotta take that leap
When you're standin' on the brink
Before you jump you gotta step back and think
There's price for every promise you don't keep
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody, any body's gonna trust?
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh, then what?
Do what you want, do what you wish
It's your life but remember this
There's bound to be some consequences
Sneaking under other fences
Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it ain't really love and it ain't really lust
You ain't anybody any body's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you can't turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt, then what?
Oh, then what?
Songwriters: John Vezner / Randy L Sharp
#ClayWalker #ThenWhat #CountryMusic #Official #Country
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Thanks for clay walkers song then what like hearing it
@lancejohnson12
Now what la883
@amandarura7426
This is amazing song. One of my favorites are. Baby fall
@tammysue6199
clay Walker favorite Singer CD l love clay Walker
@ronaldjohnston7918
@@tammysue6199 Then What?
@Travisbassbone0
“Do what you want, Do what you wish, it’s your life, but remember this, there’s bound to be some consequences, sneaking under other fences.” That quote is definitely a keeper.
@ronaldjohnston7918
Dear Trais Wohlstadter,
Who loves ya?... I do and I thank you for your comment!
I'm going too hell and I beg you not too follow me. If you do It's not my responsibiity, is it?
Google allowed me to be here on their platform and I thank Google for alliowing me to be here.
Does Google own me?... nope, but I love them for giving me the freedom too hang myself!, Then What?
@terrencewarthen47
I Feel You Man
@tamekkaknuth9612
2000% confident. Can't force it down someone like medication